The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $14 million to support food safety research, outreach and workforce training. The investment will fund research and efforts to strengthen the safety of our nation’s food supply. “Ensuring that all Americans have consistent and equitable access to healthy, safe,… Continue Reading Food Safety Resources, Foodborne…
Catastrophic wildfires are common in California, and mental health specialists have become a key part of local governments’ response to extreme weather events, which scientists say are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change. Los Angeles County has been modifying its approach with each disaster. California, Mental Health, Postcards, Public Health, Environmental Health KFF Health…
Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staffers cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout. Health Industry, Mental Health, Multimedia, States, Audio, Colorado, Hospitals KFF Health News DENVER — Outside HCA HealthONE Rose medical center, the snow is flying. Inside,…
If you’ve missed out on sleep, it is possible to catch up. But is it better to try to do it all in one go or spread out over time – and is it really so bad to sleep in at the weekend? New Scientist – Health If you’ve missed out on sleep, it is possible…
Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic. BBC News Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic.
A new study published in the Nature Medicine monthly journal highlights the benefits and risks of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Positives include reduced risks of infections and cardiac arrest, but could put people at risk for gastrointestinal issues and inflammation of kidneys. Experts warn more research on a larger sample is still needed. NBC…
— OPINION — Tough to fill the shoes of Mitzi Baum, but the STOP Board did just that. Sandra Eskin is now the CEO for STOP Foodborne Illness. Eskin was appointed USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety on March 24, 2021. In this role, Eskin lead the Office of… Continue Reading Food Safety Leaders, Opinion…
It is possible to speed up how quickly you get over jet lag – but calculating the right way to do it based on flight times, time zones and light exposure can be tricky New Scientist – Health It is possible to speed up how quickly you get over jet lag – but calculating the right…
“Health Minute” brings original health care and health policy reporting from the KFF Health News newsroom to the airwaves each week. Multimedia, KFF Health News Minute KFF Health News Jan. 16 This week on the KFF Health News Minute: AI tools in medicine might not save money, and credit agencies can no longer include medical debt…
The Safer Drugs Consumption Facility in Glasgow opened on 13 January, letting people take substances under supervision. BBC News The Safer Drugs Consumption Facility in Glasgow opened on 13 January, letting people take substances under supervision.