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Skin infections and hepatitis spread as Gazans resort to drinking and bathing in contaminated water
Much of Gaza’s water infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, leaving a lack of clean water — a crisis that’s particularly dire for young children.
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FDA approves first nasal spray to treat dangerous allergic reactions
U.S. health officials have approved the first nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions, offering an alternative to injectable products like EpiPen.
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FDA's ‘hands-off approach' to additives may allow unsafe ingredients in food, experts suggest
A loophole means manufacturers don’t need approval before adding new ingredients, such as natural sweeteners and texture enhancers, to foods, researchers say in an editorial.
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US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds
A new report shows the number of monthly abortions in the U.S. went up slightly in the first three months of 2024 compared with before the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade.
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Common low-calorie sweetener may be riskier for the heart than sugar, study suggests
Another study is raising concern about the safety of the widely used sugar alcohol sweetener erythritol, a low-calorie sugar substitute found in “keto-friendly” foods, baked goods and candies. Researc...