Articles mentioned in FSH Instagram posts

RSS

Boston — Guests at children’s birthday parties may have come bearing more than gifts during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, results of a recent study led by researchers from Harvard Medical School and the RAND Corp. show.

Hartford, CT — Simply introducing healthier kids’ meal options to fast-food menus hasn’t led to improvements in children’s fast-food consumption, results of a recent study led by researchers from the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut show.

Lansing, MI — If you rely on caffeine to provide a brain boost after a poor night of sleep, findings of a recent study from researchers at Michigan State University may give you a jolt.

Columbus, OH — Are you still leery about visiting the dentist’s office during the COVID-19 pandemic? The results of a recent study conducted by researchers from Ohio State University suggest the risk of transmission during procedures is rather low.

Stanford, CA — Want to shed a few pounds? Using digital health tools to track your progress can help you reach your goal – no matter what weight loss strategy you use, a researcher from Stanford Health says.

Dallas — Your moods – good and bad – can have an impact on your health, according to the American Heart Association.

Reusable grocery bags are a good choice for the environment, but you need to practice food safety when using them, cautions the New York State Department of Health.

Mebane, NC — Fire safety product manufacturer Kidde has issued a safety recall of around 226,000 smoke alarms and combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms that may fail to alert users to a fire.

Setting off your own fireworks may not seem like a big deal, but do you know how many people are injured every year using them?

The freedom to grab the car keys for a quick trip to the grocery store or a long drive to relieve stress are some of the benefits of having a driver’s license.