As measles spreads, new poll finds misinformation is having an impact. : Shots

A KFF poll found parents who believed a false claim about measles were more likely to skip or delay childhood vaccinations. wildpixel/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption wildpixel/Getty Images The U.S. has now reported more than 800 measles cases in at least two dozen states. The vast majority of cases — more than 600 —…

Early Exposure to Antibiotics Increases the Risk of Diabetes Later in Life

Type 1 diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in children in the U.S.,1 affecting around four out of every 1,000 youths.2 This autoimmune disease causes the body’s immune system to mistakenly destroy the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. This leads to lifelong dependence on insulin injections, frequent blood sugar monitoring, and increased…

Early Exposure to Antibiotics Increases the Risk of Diabetes Later in Life

Type 1 diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in children in the U.S.,1 affecting around four out of every 1,000 youths.2 This autoimmune disease causes the body’s immune system to mistakenly destroy the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. This leads to lifelong dependence on insulin injections, frequent blood sugar monitoring, and increased…

RFK and FDA push to phase out synthetic food dyes : Shots

Jonathan Knowles/Digital Vision/Getty Images The Trump administration announced its intention to phase out synthetic dyes used to enhance color in common foods like candy and cereals. At a press conference Tuesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is making the move as a first step to improve the nation’s…

RFK and FDA push to phase out synthetic food dyes : Shots

Jonathan Knowles/Digital Vision/Getty Images The Trump administration announced its intention to phase out synthetic dyes used to enhance color in common foods like candy and cereals. At a press conference Tuesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is making the move as a first step to improve the nation’s…

Learn Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT with Cisco Networking Academy

Greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting is becoming essential across every industry. However, IT has often been left out of the conversation. That’s why climate education leader One Point Five Academy has partnered with Cisco Networking Academy to create the “Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT” course. This free course helps IT professionals acquire the skills…

Learn Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT with Cisco Networking Academy

Greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting is becoming essential across every industry. However, IT has often been left out of the conversation. That’s why climate education leader One Point Five Academy has partnered with Cisco Networking Academy to create the “Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT” course. This free course helps IT professionals acquire the skills…