Health News
What's Lurking in Your Food Packaging?
Bisphenol A, one of the most commonly manufactured chemicals in the world with more than three million tons produced annually, has been declared a health hazard in Canada.
Drug Searches Yield Different Results, 'Eh?
When individuals look up prescription drug information online, Americans and Canadians often turn up different information.
Different Poor-Health Choices, Similar Outcomes
While low socioeconomic status is often linked to unhealthy behaviors, these unhealthy behaviors range from country to country, according to a new study.
Counterfeit Male Enhancement
Biotab Nutraceuticals , Inc. ( “Biotab” ) is conducting a voluntary recall of two lots of EXTENZE nutritional supplement tablets.
This Bread Rises to the Occasion
Most Americans do not get sufficient amounts of vitamin D, putting them at risk for a number of conditions. New research shows bread made with high vitamin-D yeast could help solve this problem.
DWE: Driving While Elderly
Elderly drivers have higher crash rates in non-problematic locations (such as in junctions, store fronts) than drivers from different age groups, according to a new study from the University of Granada.
Money Follows the Person
States will see significant new federal support in their efforts to help move Medicaid beneficiaries out of institutions and into their own homes or other community settings now and in the near future.
Sick and Abused
According to a study by Swedish researchers, children who are chronically ill are much more likely than healthy children to be victims of physical abuse.
Now That's Private!
The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a Notice of Final Determination finding that Cignet Health violated the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
These Sandwiches are Totally Square
Natural Choice Distribution Company Inc. is recalling certain ready-to-eat sandwiches and wraps because the products’ labels fail to declare food allergens.