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FDA Proposes Nutrition Labels On Front Of Food Packages To Fight Chronic Disease FDA Proposes Nutrition Labels On Front Of Food Packages To Fight Chronic Disease
FDA Proposes Nutrition Labels On Front Of Food Packages To Fight Chronic Disease The Food and Drug Administration has proposed moving nutrition labels to the front of most packaged foods, aiming to help consumers make healthier choices, officials said. The FDA officially unveiled its proposal requiring front-of-package nutrition labels, the agency said in a news release on Tuesday, Jan. 14. This effort is part of a broader strategy to combat chronic diseases, which affect about 60 percent of Americans and account for $4.5 trillion in annual health care costs. The proposed "nutrition info box" would display saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars content i…
These Jobs Will Dominate Nationally In 2025, According To U.S. News Rankings These Jobs Will Dominate Nationally In 2025, According To U.S. News Rankings
These Jobs Will Dominate Nationally In 2025, According To U.S. News Rankings U.S. News & World Report has unveiled its 2025 Best Jobs rankings, highlighting the top careers across various sectors to guide job seekers in making informed decisions. For the second consecutive year, the health care sector leads the list, with Nurse Practitioner securing the No. 1 position. The top five jobs for 2025 are: Nurse Practitioner IT Manager Physician Assistant Financial Manager Software Developer These rankings consider factors such as growth potential, work-life balance, job safety, employment rate, and salary.  The prominence of health care and STEM (Science, Tec…
This Locale Is Best Place To Live For Families In CT, New Rankings Say This Locale Is Best Place To Live For Families In CT, New Rankings Say
This Locale Is Best Place To Live For Families In CT, New Rankings Say A municipality in Connecticut made the Top 50 list of Fortune’s third annual national rankings of the Best Places To Live For Families list. The city of Stamford, located in Fairfield County, came in at No. 32 in the country by offering the best of both urban and suburban worlds, the report said. Located about an hour away from New York City by train, Stamford offers residents quiet but friendly neighborhoods and a thriving downtown full of top-notch restaurants, theaters, art galleries, shopping, a ballet company, and symphony, and plenty of music and entertainment. With 136,480 residents…
Connecticut Among Top 20 Best States, Brand-New Ranking Says: Here's Why Connecticut Among Top 20 Best States, Brand-New Ranking Says: Here's Why
Connecticut Among Top 20 Best States, Brand-New Ranking Says: Here's Why Connecticut continues to rank among the top 20 best states in the country. The Constitution State came in at No. 20 – down slightly from No. 16 last year – on the 2024 Best States list by U.S. News & World Report, released Tuesday, May 7. Rankings were determined using 71 metrics across eight categories, including fiscal stability, infrastructure, education, health care, and the economy. Data was pulled from national surveys taken by nearly 70,000 people. Connecticut made the top 10 in health care (No. 3), crime & corrections (No. 6), and education (No. 8), according to the report.…
COVID-19: FDA Authorizes Test That Detects Virus In Breath COVID-19: FDA Authorizes Test That Detects Virus In Breath
Covid-19: FDA Authorizes Test That Detects Virus In Breath Federal authorities have authorized the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for the InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer, which can be used in doctor’s offices, hospitals, and mobile testing sites to quickly identify the virus. According to officials, the device is 91.2 percent accurate at identifying positive test samples and 99.3 percent accurate at diagnosing negative samples. The FDA said that the instrument is approximately the size of a piece of carry-on luggage, and the test can be performed…
COVID-19: FDA Warns Against Using These At-Home Tests COVID-19: FDA Warns Against Using These At-Home Tests
Covid-19: FDA Warns Against Using These At-Home Tests With the use of at-home COVID-19 testing on the rise, federal health officials are cautioning about two kits that may produce false negative or positive results. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about using the “Empowered Diagnostics CovClear COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test” and “ImmunoPass COVID-19 Neutralizing Antibody Rapid Test” due to mislabeling. According to authorities, the tests were distributed with labeling indicating they are authorized by the FDA, but neither test has been authorized, cleared, or approved for distribution or use in the US. Empowered Diagnost…