- New School Lunch Rules Target Added Sugars, Salt
- Dairy Cows Moved Across State Lines Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
- TikTok Riddled With Misleading Info on Health: Study
- Emulsifier Chemicals Are Everywhere in Foods. Could They Raise Diabetes Risk?
- Opioids During Pregnancy May Not Raise Psychiatric Risks for Offspring
- Could Heartburn Meds Raise Your Migraine Risk?
- Drug, Alcohol Abuse Goes Untreated in Many Ex-Prisoners
- Watchdog Group Says U.S. Food Recalls Rose Again Last Year
- Genes Could Mix With Pesticide Exposure to Raise Parkinson’s Risk
- Breast Cancer Survivors Face Higher Odds for Second Cancer
Health Highlights: Sept. 22, 2021
Here are some of HealthDay’s top stories for Wednesday, Sept. 22:
Pregnant women, do your baby a favor and get a COVID vaccine: A new study found that mothers-to-be who had either the Pfizer or Moderna shots passed high levels of antibodies to their infants. Read more
CDC advisory panel tackles who should get COVID booster shots: Their recommendation will follow a U.S. Food and Drug Administration expert panel vote last Friday to only give the extra shots to those over 65 and those in high-risk groups. Read more
Pot for hot flashes? Many middle-aged women are turning to marijuana to help them handle the distressing symptoms of menopause, despite the lack of evidence that it actually works, a new study finds. Read more
Could a history of migraines makes menopause worse? New research suggests that’s so, and that the combo may boost their risk for heart disease. Read more
Sexual assault takes toll on brain health: A new study found that traumatic experiences, including sexual violence, may be linked to greater risk of dementia, stroke and other brain disorders. Read more
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