Month: June 2021

Los Angeles County and the W.H.O. warned that even immunized people should wear masks indoors. Some scientists agreed, but urged a localized approach. View original article Contributor: Roni Caryn Rabin, Apoorva Mandavilli and Shawn Hubler

At-home rapid Covid-19 tests can offer unique benefits for weddings, parties, travel or for households with children or at-risk adults. View original article Contributor: Tara Parker-Pope

A food safety specialist offers tips on helping to keep your food safe. View original article Contributor: Sophie Egan

A new workshop explores the right of Indigenous people to govern the collection, ownership and use of their biological and cultural data. View original article Contributor: Sabrina Imbler

The institutions are expensive, often operated for profit and eager to accept applicants. But graduates have trouble landing residencies and jobs. View original article Contributor: Emma Goldberg

(DURHAM N.C.) — Electronic cigarette giant Juul Labs Inc. will pay $40 million to North Carolina and take more action to prevent underage use and sales, according to a landmark legal settlement announced Monday after years of accusations that the company had fueled an explosion in teen vaping. A state judge accepted the first-of-its-kind agreement … Read more

North Carolina is the first state to reach a settlement with Juul for allegedly targeting youth through social media advertisements and other outlets. Another 13 states and D.C. also have sued the e-cigarette company. View original article Contributor: Laurie McGinley

Stomach woes become more common with age. Lifestyle changes can make a big difference with heartburn, bloating, constipation, gas and lactose intolerance. View original article Contributor: Sally Wadyka

The recent findings are in sync with research in the past decades that has found a variety of health benefits for the brewed drink. View original article Contributor: Linda Searing