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Flavored Nicotine Pouch Products Create Numerous Health Risks, Especially Among Children and Teens

This August, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that four flavored nicotine pouches will continue to be sold in stores, at least until further review.The agency’s latest move is seen as highly problematic by the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association and the American Association of Pediatrics.  The FDA claims its decision is a step toward getting adults to choose a kinder, gentler alternative to cigarettes. But numerous studies have shown that the flavored... Read More

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Infographic: Caring for Back Pain

Got back pain that won’t go away? Help is on the way.Download the guide here or review the infographic below.

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Vaping and Teens: Here’s What We Know

Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the sale and marketing of a few fruity e-cigarette flavors. Many public health officials and healthcare providers fear these new fruity flavors attract teens and put them at greater risk of potentially harmful vaping.“Although FDA authorization... Read More

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Infographic: Breastfeeding or Formula

For new parents, the choice between breastfeeding and formula can be intimidating and confusing. Get the facts to make your decision with confidence.Download the guide here or review the infographic below.

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Sunscreen, a Low-Cost Tool for Skin Cancer Prevention, Is Slated for an Upgrade

Sunscreen is an effective, low-cost tool for reducing skin cancer risk. According to Dr. Alreem Al-Nabti, Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology and Assistant Attending Dermatologist at Weill Cornell Medicine, regular sunscreen use potentially cuts melanoma risk in half.Sunscreen is one component of an overall approach to sun safety that also includes shade, protective clothing and avoiding sun exposure during the hours when ultraviolet (UV) radiation is at its peak—typically, between 10:... Read More

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Infographic: The Vaccinations Your Child Needs Before the Start of the School Year

Summer is winding down, and it’s time for another school year. While you scramble for school supplies and new clothes, remember to schedule your child’s immunizations. Download the guide here or review the infographic below.

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Clonal Hematopoiesis: Understanding a Hidden Precursor to Cancer and Heart Disease

A natural part of aging involves cell division. Our body is made up of different types of cells. Some of these cells may divide several times and then die naturally, while others, known as stem cells, divide countless times and serve as a reservoir for new cells in our body.  Inside the bone marrow, stem cells continuously produce new blood cells. Over decades, the repeated cell division of these stem cells creates an opportunity for random mutations to occur. Most of these mutations are... Read More

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Here’s What We Know: An Executive Order Regarding Childhood Vaccine Schedule

On August 10, a recent executive order issued by the White House regarding “Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations,” proposes that all children receive 11 vaccines, instead of the 18 that are in place.

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Here's What We Know: Cyclospora Is Causing Intestinal Distress Across the Country

It’s the worst cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S. on record, and it could take a while before it eases. What’s more, the little parasite that’s creating misery across 9 states, mostly in the Midwest, doesn’t behave like the usual bugs that cause diarrhea in humans; bugs like norovirus, listeria, E. coli and salmonella.