Slippery Streets After Winter Storms Raise Risk of Falls, Doctor Warns MedNews
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 After a winter storm, sidewalks, parking lots and stairways can quickly turn into slip hazards, even after plows and salt trucks have p
Stress Linked to Earlier Deaths Among Black Americans, Study Shows MedNews
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 Years of stress linked to racism, hardship and discrimination may explain nearly half the gap in life expectancy between Black and whit
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Red Light Therapy Might Protect Football Players From Brain Damage MedNews
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 Red light therapy might be able to protect football players from brain damage caused by frequent head impacts, a new small-scale study
Cutting Salt In Prepared Foods Can Protect Nations’ Heart Health, European Studies Find MedNews
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 You might not notice a pinch of salt missing from your bread, sandwich or pizza, but your body definitely will, according to a pair of
Early Language Intervention Helps Most Non-Speaking Children With Autism MedNews
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 Early treatment can help most non-speaking children with autism gain some verbal ability, a new study says.Following early intervention
Tobacco Companies Flouting Instagram Restrictions To Target Young People, Study Argues MedNews
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 U.S. tobacco companies are flouting policies intended to shield young people from pro-tobacco messaging on Instagram, a new study says.
One Simple Step At Bedtime Might Help Fight Glaucoma, Experts Say MedNews
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 One simple step at bedtime can help people with glaucoma slow the progression of their eye disease, a new study says.Sleeping without p
Night Owls Have Worse Heart Health, Study Finds MedNews
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 Do you prefer to stay up late, living it up through the night while everyone else is snoozing away You might be doing your heart health
Research warns FDA’s proposed nutrition labelling could widen nutrition literacy gap
The findings suggest that the FDA should ensure that it also provides extensive education to consumers with lower nutrition literacy about how to use a Nutrition Info label to avoid widening gaps