Black women’s hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here’s what to know
More research is needed into synthetic braids and other products.
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States move to ban or restrict use of synthetic dyes used in candies and cereal
Lawmakers say the federal government has stalled in taking action despite evidence of harmful effects.
Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers in a major restructuring plan
Most of the cuts will come from the public health agencies: The Food and Drug...
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Researchers in limbo as Columbia bows to Trump’s demands in bid to restore $400M federal funding
Some researchers say they’re appealing the cuts, which were prompted by Trump’s concerns about antisemitism...
Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments
Federal health officials said they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state...
Everglades therapy: Veterans combat PTSD by wrangling invasive Burmese pythons
Searching for pythons is a rewarding outlet for veterans who struggle with anger and PTSD.
Tribal health leaders say Medicaid cuts would decimate health programs
Medicaid is the largest third-party payer for Native American health programs.
New Parkinson’s treatment developed at Stanford could help millions
Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation isn't a cure — but it's a total game changer.
Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down
Experts recommend slowing down by focusing on the meal itself.
Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust
Many endorsements play into fads with scant evidence to back up claims, experts say.