Monday 7 February 2022

USDA Announces Stricter Standards for School Nutrition

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced new changes to school nutrition standards for the next 2 school years, which will reinstate health goals that were rolled back during the Trump administration.



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Sugar Overload: Could Warnings on Kids' Drinks Fight Obesity?

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A new study found that parents were 17% less likely to buy sugary drinks for their kids when the beverages had picture health warnings on the products.



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White-tailed deer could become a reservoir for the virus, putting people and animals at risk, health experts say.


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Poll: 27% of Americans Believe Worst of Pandemic Yet to Come

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About a quarter of U.S. adults believe the worst of the pandemic has yet to come, according to the latest poll from Yahoo News and YouGov.



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LGBTQ Adults Report Higher COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Than Heterosexual Adults

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Gay and lesbian adults report higher COVID-19 vaccination rates overall than heterosexual adults, according to a new study from the CDC.



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