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California and New York Could Ban 5 Food Additives Linked to Health Concerns

In practice, however, many chemicals are approved under a provision known as Generally Recognized As Safe, which states that a food additive can be forego review by the FDA if…

07/11/2025

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Menopause myths are common, but harmful, experts say

Menopause is a reality for almost half of Canada's population, yet many common myths exist. Menopause typically occurs in women between 45 to 55 years old, when the menstruation cycle…

01/09/2024

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Health officials confirm non-human traces of West Nile virus in Simcoe Muskoka

West Nile virus has officially made its way to Simcoe County and the Muskoka region. Health Officials from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit say lab testing on…

05/08/2024

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How does Santa stay safe at Christmas? – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

Delivering millions of gifts around the world is a complex and difficult task, even for Santa. Considering for a moment the impossibly short time he has to deliver these presents,…

05/08/2024

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How NSF uses ‘absurd’ health reasons to block scientists from polar missions

This story was updated at 9:05 a.m. EST. Scientists are raising the alarm about what they say is an unfair medical clearance process required by the National Science Foundation for…

05/08/2024

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PAHO Executive Committee concludes today with the adoption of 12 resolutions to improve health in the Region of the Americas – PAHO/WHO

Washington DC 29 June 2023 (PAHO/WHO) – The Executive Committee of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) ended its 172nd Session today, following discussions on a variety of pertinent public…

09/07/2023