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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday that it will ban the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food items, effective August 2, citing safety concerns. …

A staggering 61% of American renters are now unable to afford the median rent rate, as inflation continues to erode earnings and affordable housing remains scarce. This sobering statistic from …

A new study from Indiana University has revealed alarming levels of lead contamination across American households.  Led by biochemist Gabriel Filippelli, the research found that 25% of U.S. yards contain …

In a distressing trend exacerbated by inflation, nearly 3,200 retail stores across the United States are set to close their doors in 2024, marking a significant increase in business failures …

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel has rejected MDMA-based treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), disappointing many veterans and mental health advocates.  On June 4, the advisory committee …

In a contradiction to President Joe Biden’s recent executive order on asylum-seekers, U.S. Border Patrol agents in Southern California have been instructed to release migrants from most Eastern Hemisphere countries …

A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) Evidence has confirmed that introducing peanuts early in infancy significantly lowers the risk of developing a peanut allergy …

As the cost of living continues to surge across the United States, 78% of Americans now view fast food as a luxury, according to a recent survey conducted by LendingTree. …

For the first time in half a decade, the U.S. has witnessed a decline in overdose deaths, a cautious step forward in the battle against a relentless drug crisis.  According …

A recent RAND Corp. report has brought to light a disparity in healthcare costs: privately insured patients are paying up to 300% more than Medicare for the same medical services.  …