Walmart has taken a big step to ensure customer safety by recalling certain frozen shrimp from stores in 13 states. The reason? Potential radioactive contamination. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found traces of Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, in some shrimp imported from Indonesia. This substance is a byproduct of nuclear reactions and can be found in ...
Big changes are coming to your favorite ice cream brands. Many companies that make ice cream in the U. S. have promised to stop using artificial dyes. They plan to do this by 2028. This move comes after pressure from health officials who worry about the effects of these dyes. About 40 ice cream makers are involved. They will remove seven different artificial colors ...
Nearly one-third of U. S. teens, aged 12 to 17, now have prediabetes. This alarming statistic comes from recent data released by the CDC. The numbers show a significant increase from previous estimates, which suggested that about one in five kids had prediabetes. This rise is a serious concern because prediabetes can lead to Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other ...
Mars, the company behind M&M's and Skittles, is standing firm on using artificial food dyes. This decision goes against a push from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to remove these dyes from foods. Mars had promised in 2016 to phase out artificial colors, but now they say their products are safe and meet global food safety standards. The candy maker argues tha...
New England is facing a significant increase in tick populations and tick-borne illnesses. This surge is not just a minor inconvenience but a real health concern for residents. The humid weather patterns and expanding habitats of ticks are contributing to this problem. Lynne McCormack, a resident of Chilmark, has noticed a dramatic rise in tick encounters. Despite t...
In South-East Delhi, a significant number of adults are taking antibiotics without a doctor's prescription. This practice, known as self-medication with antibiotics (SMA), is a major concern. It can lead to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), making treatments less effective and increasing healthcare costs and mortality rates. The misuse of antibiotics is not a new prob...
Food lovers, get ready for a change! Kraft Heinz, the company behind favorites like Kraft Mac & Cheese and Heinz ketchup, has decided to say goodbye to artificial colors in all its products sold in the United States. This decision comes as a response to growing concerns about the safety of synthetic food dyes. The company has set a deadline of 2027 to complete this ...
Teens are facing a lot of mental health struggles. One of the biggest worries is suicide. Doctors have a tough time spotting who might be at risk. The tools they use aren't always accurate. That's where machine learning comes in. It's a type of smart tech that can learn and predict things. But how well does it work for teens? That's the big question. Not enou...
Karine Jean-Pierre, who once held the role of White House press secretary under Joe Biden, has decided to leave the Democratic party and join the ranks of independents. This news comes from the publisher of her upcoming book, which is set to hit shelves this fall. Jean-Pierre's decision to switch her political affiliation is significant, as she has served in two Dem...
A recent survey has put a spotlight on a worrying trend. Many Americans think that President Donald Trump has been less than open about his health. 45% of those asked in a poll felt that Trump had not been honest about his health status. 42% thought the opposite. This poll, done by YouGov and The Economist, talked to 1, 660 adults between May 23 and 26. The results h...