Those face masks you see with coin-sized valves on the front may look intriguing but they are not as good at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus as the seemingly lower-tech, non-valved masks.Some masks designed for hot, dusty construction work — where the intent is to filter out dust before it hits the wearer’s…
There's a delicate balance between getting enough sunlight for vitamin D and protecting your skin from sun damage. Getty Images You're probably no stranger to the benefits of vitamin D: Namely improved immune function, elevated mood (in certain populations) and strong bones. Unfortunately, vitamin D is one of the more elusive vitamins. It's not found…
A simple change in the way the Springboks processed their game plan information turned them from an average side in 2018, to world champions in 2019.In an interview with SuperSport.com, incoming Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber revealed how a small change in planning made a massive impact after the Bok management "screwed it up" in the…
Four companies control about 80 percent of the U.S. beef market, and there is no reason to believe that any of them are satisfied with their share. Published: April 05, 2026, 8:00 am The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reported that Listeria monocytogenes was the most frequent cause of outbreaks it investigated during fiscal year
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed a new weight loss pill approved by the FDA on CBS News’ CBS Mornings on April 2. Click here to watch Gounder on CBS Mornings. KFF Health News Southern correspondent Sam Whitehead discussed high Affordable Care Act premiums on WUGA’s The Georgia Health Report on
States are paying contractors such as Deloitte, Accenture, and Optum millions of dollars to help them comply with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a law that will strip safety-net health and food benefits from millions. State governments rely on such companies to design and operate computer systems that assess whether low-income people qualify