FTC plans to hire child psychologists to help regulate internet use for kids, teens

FTC plans to hire child psychologists to help regulate internet use for kids, teens

The Federal Trade Commission plans to hire child psychologists who can guide the organization's work to keep young Americans safe while using the internet.

The Federal Trade Commission plans to hire child psychologists who can guide the organization's work to keep young Americans safe while using the internet.

CDC issues alert over high RSV vaccine demand

CDC issues alert over high RSV vaccine demand

RSV is a cold-like nuisance for most people, and not as well-known as the flu but packs hospitals every winter.

RSV is a cold-like nuisance for most people, and not as well-known as the flu but packs hospitals every winter.

Injuries in marching band are as common as in other sports, experts say

Injuries in marching band are as common as in other sports, experts say

Band members most often presented with ankle and knee injuries, but 6% of injuries are reported as mild head trauma, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports.

Band members most often presented with ankle and knee injuries, but 6% of injuries are reported as mild head trauma, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports.

So-called toddler milks are unregulated and unnecessary, pediatrician group says

So-called toddler milks are unregulated and unnecessary, pediatrician group says

The American Academy of Pediatrics says the products often contain high amounts of added sugar and salt. A trade group for the manufacturers of the products says the drinks could fill nutritional gaps.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says the products often contain high amounts of added sugar and salt. A trade group for the manufacturers of the products says the drinks could fill nutritional gaps.

Henry Ford Health, Ascension Michigan sign joint venture

Henry Ford Health, Ascension Michigan sign joint venture

In a major consolidation of health care systems in Michigan, Henry Ford Health and Ascension have signed a joint venture that will merge the two hospital chains.

In a major consolidation of health care systems in Michigan, Henry Ford Health and Ascension have signed a joint venture that will merge the two hospital chains.

FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk

FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk

Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.

Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.

Where the sun is no longer providing enough Vitamin D until next spring

Where the sun is no longer providing enough Vitamin D until next spring

Vitamin D helps the body build and maintain strong bones, in addition to supporting immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Vitamin D helps the body build and maintain strong bones, in addition to supporting immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Peeps maker to remove cancer-linked red dye No. 3 from popular Easter candy

Peeps maker to remove cancer-linked red dye No. 3 from popular Easter candy

California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.

California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.

The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends

The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends

“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.

“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.

The more people exercise, the lazier they are throughout the rest of the day, study suggests

The more people exercise, the lazier they are throughout the rest of the day, study suggests

The study found that a person who is more engaged in a routine exercise program is more prone to "lounge around" and avoid other physical daily activities, like taking the stairs.

The study found that a person who is more engaged in a routine exercise program is more prone to "lounge around" and avoid other physical daily activities, like taking the stairs.