Providence to restrict visitors under the age of 18 in hospitals and clinics in Spokane, Stevens counties

39% of adults want to see ultra-processed foods banned – survey

Two thirds of UK adults believe the next generation will suffer poorer health due to ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and 39% would like to see them banned, a survey suggests.

Some 59% of adults believe UPFs are “impossible to avoid” when…

39% of adults want to see ultra-processed foods banned – survey

UPFs often contain high levels of saturated fat, salt, sugar and additives, which experts say leaves less room in people’s diets for more nutritious foods (Alamy/PA)

Two thirds of UK adults believe the next generation will suffer…

39% of adults want to see ultra-processed foods banned – survey – ITVX

39% of adults want to see ultra-processed foods banned – survey ITVX
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Study links low lycopene intake to higher risk of severe gum disease in older adults

low lycopene intake and gum disease — Photo: altitudevisual 123rf

A new study from the US has found that insufficient dietary lycopene intake is associated with a significantly higher risk of severe periodontitis among US adults ages 65 to 79, with…

Monika Pansari: Myths and Facts – Cervical Cancer Screening and the HPV Vaccine

Monika Pansari, Senior Surgical Oncologist at Manipal Hospitals (MHEPL), shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet many women still miss screening or delay vaccination – often…

Possible measles exposure reported on Amtrak to DC, BWI shuttles in Maryland

WASHINGTON (7News) — The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is warning the public of potential exposure after someone with a confirmed case of measles traveled through Washington, D.C., and Maryland while infectious in early January.

Health…