The hour after leaving day care is a nutritional fail for kids, study finds
Children ate more added sugar, snack foods and sweetened drinks in the transition from child care to home. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - May 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Erin Blakemore Source Type: news
Chemo can be brutal. This FDA effort aims to make it less so.
The FDA has begun requiring companies to pinpoint the right dosage before cancer drugs reach patients. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - May 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Arthur Allen Source Type: news
Why ‘good enough’ can be better for your decisions and mental health
The constant pursuit of ‘perfect’ choices can make you less happy and more anxious. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - May 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Friedlander Serrano Source Type: news
Senators, Halle Berry unveil $275 million bill to boost menopause care
Many physicians say they receive little training about menopause, which all women experience around mid-life. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Dan Diamond Source Type: news
Organic walnuts recalled over E. coli outbreak
A California-based supplier of organic foods said it is recalling walnuts sold in 19 states after it was notified of 12 recorded cases of E. coli. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Aaron Gregg Source Type: news
Senators, Halle Berry to unveil $275 million bill to boost menopause care
Many physicians say they receive little training about menopause, which all women experience around mid-life. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Dan Diamond Source Type: news
UnitedHealth CEO faces grilling from Congress over Change Healthcare hack
Andrew Witty, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, is appearing before congressional committees reviewing the company ’s handling of a crippling cyberattack. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Daniel Gilbert, Dan Diamond Source Type: news
FDA says new bird flu test results show milk supply is safe
Testing of milk and other dairy products sold in grocery stores shows pasteurization kills a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu that has infected some cows. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Rachel Roubein, Lena H. Sun Source Type: news
What marijuana reclassification means and the effects of rescheduling
Reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I substance to Schedule III would mark a historic shift in federal policy, but the implications are still murky. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Fenit Nirappil Source Type: news
Anger has been linked to heart disease. A new study suggests why.
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health found a link between frequent anger and problems with blood vessels. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sabrina Malhi Source Type: news
Attorney general moves to reclassify marijuana as lower-risk drug
The measure, if enacted, would not instantly legalize marijuana at the federal level but could broaden access to the drug for medicinal use. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - April 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: David Ovalle, Michael Scherer, Tyler Pager, Dan Diamond, Fenit Nirappil Source Type: news
Attorney general moves to reclassify marijuana as lower-risk drug, officials say
The measure, if enacted, would not instantly legalize marijuana at the federal level but could broaden access to the drug for medicinal use. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - April 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Michael Scherer, Tyler Pager, Dan Diamond, Fenit Nirappil, David Ovalle Source Type: news
UnitedHealth grew very big. Now, some lawmakers want to chop it down.
The firm ranks as the nation ’s fifth-largest company by revenue, just behind Apple and ahead of tech giants Alphabet and Microsoft. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - April 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Dan Diamond, Christopher Rowland, Daniel Gilbert Source Type: news
What to know about the new bird flu outbreak
For the first time, a virulent strain of bird flu has been detected in U.S. dairy cows. Fragments of the virus have also been found in commercial milk. Today, health reporter Lena Sun shares the latest on the outbreak and why the risk to humans remains low. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - April 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Elana Gordon, Lucy Perkins, Sean Carter, Tracy Jan Source Type: news
7 diet changes that can boost your energy naturally
Boost your energy levels with these simple diet adjustments. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - April 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sharon Liao Source Type: news
