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Sports betting has become a public health issue, lawmakers say

Two lawmakers have introduced bills in both the House and Senate intended to “address the public health implications resulting from the widespread legalization of sports betting in the United States.”

Outdoor cleaning products can now earn EPA’s ‘Safer Choice’ label

You may have seen the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safer Choice label on some of the household cleaning products you buy. Now, the agency is expanding use of the label to products used outdoors.

Injuries from ‘water beads’ sending more kids to the ER, study shows

The number of ER visits involving toy water beads jumped 131% in the United States from 2021 to 2022, researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital estimate.

Weekend catch-up sleep may be good for your heart

Using the weekend to make up for the sleep you missed during the week could help reduce your risk of developing heart disease, researchers say.
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OTC teething products may cause health problems for children, the FDA warns

Some popular remedies for teething infants may lead to serious health concerns and should be avoided, the Food and Drug Administration is cautioning.

Drinking alcohol and sleeping on planes not a heart-healthy combo, study finds

Do you like to imbibe in a little alcohol on your flight, and then settle in for a nap? German researchers are warning that the combination may be harmful for your heart – especially during long flights.

Kids and teens continue to choose sugary drinks, global study shows

Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages by kids and teens has increased 23% worldwide since 1990 – a trend researchers say may be setting young people up for health problems down the road.

E-bike and e-scooter injuries rising dramatically, study finds

Injuries linked to electric bicycles skyrocketed more than 3,000% over a recent six-year period, while e-scooter injuries soared more than 564%, results of a recent study show.
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Study links lifestyle choices to nearly half of U.S. cancer-related deaths

Smoking, physical inactivity and other modifiable lifestyle factors may contribute to roughly half of cancer deaths among U.S. adults 30 and older, according to the results of a recent study.

Vaping ‘hacks’ are a dangerous trend, researchers say

Many teens and young adults are modifying vaping devices in “unexpected and potentially dangerous ways,” Yale University researchers caution.

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