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Dangerous chemicals found in hundreds of cosmetic products: EU agency

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A representational image of a clutter of cosmetics on a table. — Unsplash/file HELSINKI: The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) said Wednesday that it had found hazardous and banned chemicals in hundreds of cosmetic products sold across Europe. The Helsinki-based agency has inspected almost 4,500 cosmetic products in 13 European countries and found that 6% of…

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Halloween candy overload: 5 ways to keep kids from overindulging

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What McDonald’s needs to do next after E. coli outbreak

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In this photo illustration, a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburger meal is seen at a McDonald’s on October 23, 2024 in the Flatbush neighborhood in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images As McDonald’s and health authorities race to contain a deadly E. coli outbreak, the burger chain faces challenges…

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Tips on how to prevent cardiovascular disease

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Tips on how to prevent cardiovascular disease – CBS News Watch CBS News Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. with nearly 128 million adults in the country living with it. A recent report by the American Heart Association projects heart disease and stroke will affect more than 60% of Americans…

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Yogurt & Honey: 2 key ingredients in your DIY facial – SUCH TV

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Why are yogurt and honey so good for your skin?, plus 4 great masks that use them. What’s there not to say about by DIY face masks and facials? They’re cheap, fast, easy to make and 100% natural. They’re made up of simple foods you can find in almost any kitchen. Its ingredients have proven…

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PFAS Exposure Linked To Decreased Kidney Function: New Study Reveals Health Risks

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New Delhi: People with increased exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS — found in water, food, and people through products such as Teflon pans, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant carpets and fabrics, and food packaging — were found to have a worse kidney function, according to a study on Thursday.   PFAS are often called “forever…

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Assisted Dying Legislation is ‘Dangerous’ says Archbishop Welby

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The Archbishop of Canterbury has called the idea of assisted dying “dangerous” and suggested it would lead to a “slippery slope” where more people would feel compelled to have their life ended medically. The head of the Church of England was speaking with the BBC ahead of the first reading in parliament of a bill…

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Over 100 children die of diphtheria in Karachi this year

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A nurse prepares a vaccine, at a vaccination center, in Sarcelles near Paris on January 10, 2021. — AFP All diphtheria cases being referred to SIDH, say health officials. They say more than 10 kids being treated at the hospital.  Only cure for diphtheria is complete vaccination, say experts. More than 100 children in Karachi…

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Whooping cough cases up more than 340% over this time last year

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Whooping cough (pertussis) infections continue to rise in the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating more than 17,600 cases as of Oct. 5. That’s more than a 340% increase over the 3,962 cases reported last October. Pre-pandemic, cases would typically exceed 10,000 per year, spiking to 18,600 in 2019. Post-pandemic,…

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CVS, UnitedHealth, Cigna say FTC should take Lina Khan and two commissioners off drug middlemen case

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FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan testifies during the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government hearing titled “Fiscal Year 2025 Request for the Federal Trade Commission,” in Rayburn Building on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.  Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images CVS Health, UnitedHealth Group and Cigna are demanding Federal Trade Commission…

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