One sugar-packed soda a day doubles risk of stomach cancer compared to drinking one a month, study reveals Artificial sweeteners, often used in diet sodas, did not show the same risk as fructose The Independent UK · Aug 20
Blitz on dodgy electrical work results in $22k in fines Dozens of improvement notices have been issued for poor electrical work across the Hunter. Newcastle Herald · Aug 20
A Bronx Bakery Recalls Five Breads Sold in Bodegas After a Routine FDA Inspection Found Label Errors Prince Bakery recalled five breads sold in Bronx and Westchester bodegas after an FDA inspection found undeclared milk and sesame. Medical Daily · Aug 20
A Hospital IV Fluid Is Recalled After Cotton Fibers, Wood Fiber and Plastic Were Found in Solution B. Braun recalled a lot of Excel Lactated Ringers IV solution after finding cotton fibers, wood fiber, and polystyrene plastic inside it. Medical Daily · Aug 20
“There will always be obstacles, unexpected challenges and reasons to put yourself last”—a fitness industry veteran explains how consistency and workout variety helped her progress Meggan Berg shares top tips she’s acquired over a 23-year career in fitness Fit & Well · Aug 20
Why this ‘badass’ weighted vest could be the secret to fitness The benefits of lifting weights are well-documented — improving muscle strength and tone, boosting metabolism and improving bone density. But what about wearing the weight? If this conjures images of strapping on a glorified sandbag and undertaking a gruelling military fitness session, bear with me… Evening Standard · Aug 20
Breaking the Stress Cycle: Why Security Matters for Your Wellbeing When important parts of life become more predictable and manageable, fewer situations need to be treated as immediate threats. Understanding how security supports well-being can therefore reveal practical ways for persistent stress to be reduced. Medical Daily · Aug 20
Cardiologists Call for an Independent Health Review of Energy Drink Sponsorships Reaching Young Athletes in College Sports A new cardiology review says youth-facing energy drink sponsorships in college sports warrant independent health review, naming the Big 12 deal. Medical Daily · Aug 20
Flu and COVID Vaccines Are Expected This Fall with Insurer Coverage Despite a Stalled Federal Advisory Committee Infectious disease specialists say updated flu and COVID vaccines will be available and covered this fall even though the federal advisory panel has not acted. Medical Daily · Aug 20
Most Patients with Chronic Illness Would Join a Clinical Trial, but Two-Thirds Say Doctors Never Mention Them Most patients say they would join a clinical trial, but two-thirds say a doctor never raised it. Here is what actually blocks enrollment. Medical Daily · Aug 20
Worker trapped by industrial accident in Hunter Valley The man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. Newcastle Herald · Aug 20
Why are some of us so obsessed with our Garmin fitness age? A professor of psychology explains Sharing your metrics and logging your workouts can actually help you stay motivated Fit & Well · Aug 20
Runners, take note—a fitness coach says this full-body workout builds all the strength you need for race day Add this five-move bodyweight routine to your training Fit & Well · Aug 20
One Brain Disease Explained Most Impostor Delusions in 204 Patients, and All 12 Autopsies Agreed Capgras syndrome causes people to believe that a loved one is an impostor. A Mayo Clinic review of 204 patients points overwhelmingly to one brain disease. Medical Daily · Aug 20
Medical Daily · Aug 20 Prescription Drug Prices Fell 3.1 Percent Over the Year, but That Number Measures Less Than You Think Prescription drug prices posted their steepest annual drop since 1963. Here is what the index actually measures and what it leaves out.
Medical Daily · Aug 20 A Record Outbreak Season Is Colliding with a Federal Campaign Telling Americans to Eat More Fresh Food Record foodborne illness outbreaks are complicating the health secretary's push for fresh food. The tension is about traceback, not produce safety.
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Doctors issue urgent warning over vaping health harms for young people Figures suggest that almost one in five 11 to 17-year-olds in Britain have tried vaping
The Independent UK · Aug 19 New type 2 diabetes jab could slash number of injections to one a week The treatment, also known as Onswik and made by Eli Lilly, is said to work as well as daily injections
International Business Times UK · Aug 19 'I Am Trying So Hard': Beloved Librarian Mychal Threets Breaks Down in Heartbreaking Hospital Update To Worried Fans Mychal Threets, known for his role on 'Reading Rainbow', has announced he is seeking professional help for mental health issues, prompting an outpouring of support from fans and fellow entertainers.
Medical Daily · Aug 19 Universal Health Services Closed Its 835 Million Dollar Talkspace Deal, Linking Virtual Therapy to Inpatient Beds UHS completed its $835 million acquisition of Talkspace, connecting a 6,000-therapist virtual network to more than 380 inpatient behavioral health facilities.
Medical Daily · Aug 19 Wildfire Smoke Is Showing Up in Iowa Exam Rooms as Patients Raise Stress and Anxiety with Clinicians Smoke drifting into Iowa is prompting patients to raise stress and anxiety with clinicians, and published research points in the same direction.
Medical Daily · Aug 19 Older Patients Treated in Geriatric Emergency Rooms Were 39 Percent Less Likely to Be Admitted to Hospital National Medicare linked data show geriatric emergency departments are associated with far fewer admissions and lower 30-day mortality for older adults.
AAP · Aug 19 Mental health 'stripped away' amid rolling disasters Farmers are in a constant cycle of disaster adaptation, preparation and recovery, with increasing pressures forcing many to consider leaving the land.
Medical Daily · Aug 19 Belgium Reaches 300 Egg Linked Illnesses as Britain Declares a National Salmonella Outbreak with One Death Belgium reached 300 cases, and the UK declared a national outbreak with one death, both linked to eggs. Here is what it means for shoppers.
Medical Daily · Aug 19 One Recalled Jalapeño Supply Has Pulled Guacamole, Burritos and Deli Salads from More Than a Dozen Grocery Chains A single recalled jalapeño supply has triggered recalls at Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, and more. Here is how ingredient recalls cascade.