Tag: Safety & Public Health
Most U.S. Adults Unaware of Forever Chemicals
Authors say information about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances needs to be better communicated to the public
WHO Experts Take Another Look at Aspartame’s Safety
Aspartame continues to have approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a safe product
FDA Proposes Tougher Rules for Tattoo Providers to Curb Contaminated Inks
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the guidance is intended to make ink makers and distributors aware of situations in which tattoo inks may become tainted
ChatGPT Offers Evidence-Based Answers for Common Public Health Questions
However, responses generally offered advice and not referrals to resources
Main Safety Issues in ED Include Shortage of Personnel in Busy Periods
International survey also highlights overcrowding due to boarding and perceived lack of support from management
Safety Is Top Source of Anxiety Reported by U.S. Adults
Seven in 10 report feeling anxious about staying safe, with fears of gun violence increased
Minimum Unit Pricing for Alcohol Tied to Better Health Outcomes
Findings show decreases in deaths, hospitalizations from alcohol consumption
Certain Carbon Monoxide Alarms Sold on Amazon May Not Work, Feds Warn
Carbon monoxide detectors listed in the Consumer Product Safety Commission warning should be replaced immediately
Feds Warn of Home Carbon Monoxide Detectors That May Fail to Alarm
CPSC issued the warning after detectors failed tests with a CO concentration of 400 ppm, in violation of safety standards
Fauci to Retire by End of Biden’s Term
Fauci has been a government scientist for 50 years serving under seven presidents
