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Food safety advocates expect a smooth transition away from the newly banned Red No. 3
Because the artificial dye is prohibited in the E.U. and elsewhere, many food and beverage makers already have recipes without it that they can use for U.S consumers.
5 min read - HealthCBS News
Abbott sued over its marketing of potentially harmful toddler milk
Formulas marketed for toddlers are a burgeoning business, but pediatricians have long recommended against their use.
2 min read - WorldCBS News
Tainted alcohol in Istanbul has killed 23 people in 48 hours, officials say
At least 43 others were hospitalized, Turkish officials said, with 32 of them in intensive care.
1 min read - USUSA TODAY
FDA bans Red No. 3 food dye in food, drinks: Here's what to know
The FDA announced on Wednesday that it has banned the use of Red No. 3, an additive used to give food and drinks a cherry-red color.
3 min read - HealthWashington Post
People are using elderberry to treat cold and flu. Experts say think twice.
Americans catch an estimated 1 billion cases of the cold each year. For centuries, people have been looking for an elixir to remedy runny noses and sore throats. Elderberry supplements - marketed for boosting the immune system - have recently become one of the most popular herbal supplements in the country. According to the Nutrition Business Journal, consumers spent an estimated $175 million on elderberry pills, syrups and powders last year.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most imp
4 min read - HealthNBC News
Osteoporosis screening guidelines updated: Do you need a bone scan?
At least 1 in 5 women older than 50 in the U.S. have osteoporosis, but many don’t realize it. How strong are your bones?
6 min read - HealthYahoo Life
FDA announces ban on red dye No. 3. Here's what to expect — and why some families already avoid the food coloring.
Parents say that red dye No. 3 causes behavioral issues in their kids so they avoid foods with the questionable ingredient.
6 min read - HealthBusiness Insider
BMI, one of the most popular ways of telling if you're a healthy weight, is bogus. Here's what to use instead.
A new report suggests that a diagnosis of obesity should depend on patients' individual health — not their Body Mass Index. Here's why BMI is outdated.
5 min read - HealthYahoo Life
This nutty grain is packed with fiber and is linked to health benefits. How to add barley to your meals, according to a registered dietitian.
Why you should get more of this good-for-you grain in your belly.
4 min read - WorldReuters
Suspected outbreak of Marburg virus kills eight in Tanzania, WHO says
A suspected outbreak of the Marburg virus in northwest Tanzania has infected nine people, killing eight of them, the World Health Organization has said, weeks after an outbreak of the disease was declared over in neighbouring Rwanda. The viral hemorrhagic fever has a fatality rate as high as 88%, and is from the same virus family as the one responsible for Ebola, which is transmitted to people from fruit bats which are endemic to that part of East Africa. The WHO said it received reliable repo
1 min read - HealthNBC News
Just one drink a day may put your health at risk, federal report finds
Just one alcoholic drink a day is linked to a wide range of negative health effects, according to a federal report released Tuesday.
4 min read - CelebrityCBS News
Princess Kate announces she's in remission from cancer
Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment.
2 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts
A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for the disease caused by excess body fat. Under recommendations released Tuesday night, obesity would no longer be defined solely by BMI, a calculation of height and weight, but combined with other measurements, such as waist circumference, plus evidence of health problems tied to extra pounds. Obesi
4 min read - HealthABC News
New report proposes redefining obesity by adding body fat and health status to BMI
New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular body mass index (BMI) measure. The commission recommends the inclusion of body fat measurements and the presence of existing health issues -- and cautions against using BMI alone as an individual measure of health. The proposal also recommends using the terms "pre-clinical” and “clinical” obesity to offer more nuanced approaches to the evaluation and management of obesity
3 min read - HealthNBC News
FDA proposes putting nutrition info on the front of food packages
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed a new rule for nutrition labels on packaged food and drinks that’s intended to help people make healthier choices at a glance.
6 min read - HealthABC News
Wildfires pollute the air with smoke, dust, ash. Here's how to protect yourself
Several parts of Southern California are currently under a windblown dust and ash advisory as deadly wildfires continue to burn across the region. The advisory covers large sections of Los Angeles and Riverside and is expected to last until Wednesday evening, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Health experts and public officials have urged those impacted by the fires to protect themselves from air pollution carried by these winds by staying indoors, wearing protectiv
4 min read - CelebrityYahoo Life
Kate Middleton says her cancer is in remission. What the Princess of Wales has said about her health journey.
The Princess of Wales's cancer was revealed after a "major abdominal surgery."
5 min read - CelebrityBusiness Insider
A timeline of Kate Middleton's health struggles, from a cancer diagnosis to remission
Kate Middleton shared that she was in remission nearly a year after she announced she was undergoing chemotherapy.
22 min read - PoliticsCBS News
Minneapolis esthetician helps restore dignity to elderly and disabled clients
A Minneapolis woman with a knack for pampering people is stepping up amidst a personal care attendant shortage.
3 min read - CelebrityNBC News
U.K.'s Princess Kate announces she is in remission from cancer
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, said Tuesday she is in remission from cancer months after she finished chemotherapy treatment.
2 min read - USCBS News
New Maryland law requires coverage for special prosthetics used for physical activities
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
2 min read - CelebrityBusiness Insider
Kate Middleton says she's in remission nearly a year after sharing her cancer diagnosis
On Tuesday, Kate Middleton visited the hospital where she received treatment for cancer in 2024 and shared that she's now in remission.
2 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Vulnerable Americans live in the shadow of COVID-19 as most move on
Will her mask protect her? Scarbro has multiple immune disorders, making her vulnerable to infection. “Any minute anybody could cough, just incidentally,” said Scarbro, who lives in Sunset Beach, North Carolina.
7 min read - CelebrityGood Morning America
Kate Middleton says her cancer is in remission
Kate, the Princess of Wales, announced Tuesday that her cancer is in remission, less than one year after announcing her diagnosis. Kate, the wife of Prince William and mother of three young children, announced in March that she had been diagnosed with cancer and would undergo chemotherapy. In September, Kate shared that she had completed chemotherapy and was focused on staying "cancer free" and returning to work.
2 min read - CelebrityAssociated Press
Britain's Princess of Wales says her cancer is in remission
The Princess of Wales said Tuesday that her cancer is in remission after she spent the day supporting other cancer patients at the hospital where she received treatment. In a statement on social media, she offered her thanks to everyone who helped her and her husband, Prince William, as they navigated the ups and downs of treatment and recovery. Earlier, the princess, usually known simply as Kate, hugged patients at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London and described her own treatment as “excep
4 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Do you know how to read a nutrition label? Why the FDA wants to make it easier — and what to look for on food packages.
Nutrition labels are packed with helpful information but can be dizzying to read. The FDA wants to make them simpler, but until that happens, these tips can help.
9 min read - HealthYahoo Life
What your walking speed can tell you about your health
How fast you walk can be a vital sign, just like your blood pressure or body temperature, which can reveal a lot about your health.
7 min read - USAssociated Press
Contaminated drinking water is a growing concern for cities facing wildfires
As fires continue to burn across Los Angeles, several utilities have declared their drinking water unsafe until extensive testing can prove otherwise. Toxic chemicals from those burns can get into damaged drinking water systems, and even filtering or boiling won’t help, experts say. Last week, Pasadena Water and Power issued a “Do Not Drink” notice to about a third of its customers for the first time since it began distributing water more than a century ago.
5 min read - WorldReuters
German authorities say no more foot-and-mouth disease cases found
German authorities said on Tuesday they had found no new cases of the livestock illness foot-and-mouth disease following intensive testing around the area where the first case was confirmed last week. German authorities confirmed the country's first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in nearly 40 years on Friday in a herd of water buffalo on the outskirts of Berlin in the Brandenburg region. Testing of animals on farms had shown no new cases in an area of around 1 kilometre from the first case
2 min read - CelebrityGood Morning America
Kate Middleton visits patients at same hospital where she received treatment
Kate, the Princess of Wales, made a poignant return Tuesday to the same hospital where she received treatment after being diagnosed last year with cancer. Kate met with patients who are currently undergoing treatment for cancer at The Royal Marsden, the London hospital where she received her treatment after announcing her diagnosis publicly last March, according to Kensington Palace.
2 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Vaccine hesitancy among pet owners is growing – a public health expert explains why that matters
About 4% of dogs and 12% of cats remain unvaccinated against rabies, posing risks for society.
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Kate returns to cancer center where she was treated to offer gratitude to medical teams
The Princess of Wales visited the hospital where she was treated for cancer on Tuesday, offering gratitude to the medical teams who helped her and give support to patients now undergoing treatment. Kate, as she is commonly known, conducted the solo engagement at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, a world-leading state-of-the art cancer center known for its pioneering research. “I was just saying, coming in the front entrance here, having made so many quiet, private visits, actually it’s qui
1 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Babies get a lot of vaccines before they turn 2. Is it safe to spread them out instead?
Parents may be tempted to delay or spread out those jabs for vaccines but here's why health experts advise against it.
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
153 winners of Nobel and World Food prizes seek new ways to grow food to meet surging global need
More than 150 recipients of the Nobel and World Food prizes released an open letter Tuesday calling for a dramatic increase in research and a commitment to new food distribution efforts with a goal of producing more crops and avoiding a global hunger crisis in coming decades. The letter notes that an estimated 700 million people now are “ food insecure and desperately poor” but that without a “moonshot” effort to grow more and different kinds of food, far more people will be in dire need of foo
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh to undergo heart procedure, hip replacement this offseason
Jim Harbaugh experienced an irregular heartbeat and briefly left a game earlier this season.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Rigetti Computing CEO after a 48% spike in stock price: We have to tamp down expectations
Rigetti Computing's CEO takes investors inside one of the hottest stocks in the market right now.
3 min read - TechnologyEngadget
NVIDIA's AI NPCs are a nightmare
At CES 2025, NVIDIA made it plainly clear AI NPCs are around the corner, and I think they look genuinely awful.
4 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
Here's how to get the 'quiet luxury' look at home — without breaking the bank
This on-trend aesthetic is all about sophisticated design, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune. Your secret's safe with us!
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Fantasy Football 2025: What do we make of veteran WRs for next season?
Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski examines some of the down seasons experienced by key vet WRs in 2024.
7 min read - NewsThe Yodel
Hegseth survives tense Senate confirmation hearing, health experts say obesity is more than BMI, 'Severance' stages a viral stunt
Get caught up on this morning’s news: Senate confirmation hearings, redefining obesity and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Core CPI rises less than forecast as inflation pressures ease slightly in December
A key inflation metric eased for the first time since July as investors debate the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.
5 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
Wearers say this No. 1 bestselling matching set rivals Spanx — it's down to $43
This trendy duo exudes luxurious vibes at a bargain: 'It looks and feels amazing on and is so comfortable,' wrote a fan.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Jennifer Aniston's 'go-to' collagen supplement is on sale for just $19 at Amazon
More than 50,000 five-star reviewers say this easy-to-use powder helps strengthen their hair, skin and nails.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
MLB free agency: Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays reportedly the finalists for Roki Sasaki
Stay up to date with the latest from the baseball hot stove.
2 min read - CelebrityYahoo Celebrity
Brianna LaPaglia is in her revenge era. From her buzzy dress to a swimsuit cover, here’s how she’s starting fresh after Zach Bryan romance.
From heartbreak to high fashion, the podcaster is looking to rebrand after her high-profile breakup.
5 min read - USYahoo News
California fires live updates: Firefighters battle Los Angeles, Ventura blazes as 'particularly dangerous' winds warning still in effect
Four major blazes continue to burn in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
1 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
Best money market account rates today, January 15, 2025 (up to 4.85% APY)
Looking for the best money market account interest rates available today? Here’s a look at where to find the highest rates and whether now is a good time to open a money market account.
3 min read - WorldYahoo News Singapore
Man jailed for threatening to crash planes at Changi Airport; Trump's defence pick Pete Hegseth cannot name an ASEAN country: Singapore live news
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
1 min read - TechnologyTechCrunch
Chinese AI company MiniMax releases new models it claims are competitive with the industry's best
Chinese firms continue to release AI models that rival the capabilities of systems developed by OpenAI and other U.S.-based AI companies. This week, MiniMax, an Alibaba- and Tencent-backed startup that has raised around $850 million in venture capital and is valued at more than $2.5 billion, debuted three new models: MiniMax-Text-01, MiniMax-VL-01, and T2A-01-HD. MiniMax claims that MiniMax-Text-01, which is 456 billion parameters in size, performs better than models such as Google's recently
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