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- ▸The letter was sent Friday to the Office of Management and Budget. — PBS NewsHour Health
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Federal Ultraprocessed Foods Definition
Over 100 science, medical and nutrition experts sent an open letter urging release of the first federal definition of ultraprocessed foods.
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Fluoride Toothpaste Recall
More than 4.3 million tubes of fluoride toothpaste including children's brands were recalled.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Recalled brands include Brush Buddies Hot Wheels, Crayola and My Little Pony. — NBC News
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Non-Surgical Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment
A study found a non-surgical knee osteoarthritis treatment using dissolvable gelatin particles gave lasting pain relief to 80% of patients.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸The treatment uses dissolvable gelatin particles to block excess blood vessels, reducing inflammation without implants. — Fox News Health
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Sleep Aids Reduce Opioid Use After Surgery
A Yale-led study found melatonin and Ambien taken before surgery reduced opioid use by 30 percent.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Melatonin and Ambien taken before surgery were linked to less anxiety and reduced pain. — Fox News Health
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Brain Damage
A study of MRI scans of 9,000 Canadians linked ultra-processed foods to hidden brain damage.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Ultra-processed foods like soft drinks and sugary cereals were linked to hidden brain damage, with women at higher risk. — Fox News Health