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Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Study: Breakfast cereal for kids is getting unhealthier
Here's something to consider as you're getting your kids ready for the day: many breakfast cereals are getting unhealthier. A new study in the JAMA Network found that cereals marketed toward kids aged 12 and under had lower protein and dietary fiber content. But they have more total fat, sodium, and sugar per serving. CHECK IT OUT >> How to make a well-balanced meal for toddlers The study's authors said parents should consider other breakfast options like eggs, steel-cut oats, or whole-grain bread with peanut butter. (VIDEO: Man, 99, has eaten Wheaties daily since 1943; now he's on the cereal's box)
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
NY man alleges vision loss after taking Ozempic: Details
The Brief A 48-year-old man from Suffolk County blames Ozempic for partial vision loss in both eyes. He, along with over 30 others who are suffering from the same side effect, are suing Ozempic's manufacturer. The manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, states they believe "the benefit-risk profile of semaglutide remains unchanged." LONG ISLAND - Michael, a 48-year-old from Suffolk County, is suing Ozempic's manufacturer for partial loss of vision. What we know Michael, who opted out of sharing his surname, says that the loss of sight began after his endocrinologist recommended he switch from Metformin to Ozempic to manage his type 2 diabetes. Michael told FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg that he lost 10 pounds, but also some vision in both eyes. "From the bottom right side of my eye… if I close the left eye, faces get blurry, I can't read my cell phone." He claims he had 20/20 vision before taking Ozempic. Michael was diagnosed with NAION (Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy), which is essentially a stroke of the eye – it presents as an acute but painless loss of vision in one eye. No treatment for NAION currently exists. One of the most recognized risk factors for NAION is diabetes. However, two recent studies – one from the JAMA Network and the other out of Denmark – suggest there could be a link between the condition and taking semaglutide, which is the active ingredient in Ozempic. Jason Goldstein of Parker Waichman LLP, a personal injury, mass tort and environmental law firm, has filed a multimillion dollar lawsuit against Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Ozempic and Wegovy, a similar medication. Goldstein is representing more than 30 clients from 10 states suffering from the same side effect, including Michael. "This lawsuit is about holding Novo Nordisk responsible for not warning doctors and their patients this condition could develop," Goldstein said. Dig deeper Over the past decade, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled over 14,000 drugs; rare side effects can be missed during clinical trials and may not be discovered until later on. Goldberg spoke to Dr. Chetna Bakshi about how common reactions to medications like Ozempic could be. Bakshi's take is that more research is necessary. "These medications come out, people take them, and it's not until 10 or 15 years later that we find other complications that weren't apparent in the initial clinical trials." The other side A spokesperson for Novo Nordisk gave FOX 5 this statement: "Patient safety is a top priority for Novo Nordisk, and we take all reports about adverse events from use of our medicines very seriously. After a thorough evaluation of studies from the University of Southern Denmark and Novo Nordisk's internal safety assessment, Novo Nordisk is of the opinion that the benefit-risk profile of semaglutide remains unchanged." Goldstein's response: "It was a drug you were taking, that there were other options on the market, and no one warned you this could happen." The Source This article includes reporting from FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg, as well as two medical studies from the JAMA Network and a Danish-Norwegian cohort.
Business Insider
30-04-2025
- Health
- Business Insider
Teens these days don't vape, they Zyn
Teens aren't into e-cigarettes anymore. Nicotine pouches like Zyn are quickly becoming their new nicotine replacement. A new study published in the JAMA Network on Wednesday explored the nicotine habits of over 10,000 teens in 10th and 12th grade. The researchers found that their nicotine pouch use nearly doubled from 2023 to 2024. Many teens reported using both pouches and vapes. The only metric that decreased was using vapes alone. Adam M. Leventhal, the executive director of the USC Institute for Addiction Science and one of the authors of the study, told Business Insider he had a feeling that pouch use would increase among teens, as demand for Zyn soared and caused continual shortages. However, he said he was surprised to see such a huge rise, so quickly. It's harder to ban pouches If you look up "Zyn" on TikTok, your feed will be littered with young people using it, commenting on the flavor options and demonstrating how to insert " upper deckies." Leventhal said that teens' general draw toward nicotine hasn't changed over the years despite efforts to spread awareness about the health risks. Based on his team's previous research, teens like that nicotine can stimulate mood, increase metabolism, and suppress appetite. Pouches are especially alluring to teens because they're more discreet, Leventhal said. "They can use them in school without teachers seeing them or even in front of their parents," he said. Pouches can be a supplement in places they can't bring their vapes, like in movie theaters or on planes. It's also what makes pouches risky. Because of their inconspicuousness, they're easy to use continuously throughout the day. A surprising gender divide The study showed that teen girls vape more than teen boys — another unexpected finding, Leventhal said. "Historically, any kind of substance, you typically see that males have higher-use levels than females," he said. "But vaping, it's appeared to kind of switch over recent years." One theory is that pouches have more masculine branding. Zyn, a Swedish brand, was originally marketed to women who wanted to quit cigarettes. Now, everyone from Wall Street bros to Josh Brolin uses Zyn. Tucker Carlson, a former Zyn user, now plans to start his own brand, as he feels Zyn is not manly enough. It all points to marketing that could make pouches "particularly attractive to boys," Leventhal said. The health risks of Zyn and vapes for teens Leventhal's main concern with the pouch trend among teens is that they're likely "exposing themselves to higher levels of nicotine" than using e-cigarettes alone. Zyn can harm gum tissue, change your brain chemistry, and increase your heart rate. Vaping, meanwhile, is considered as harmful as smoking traditional cigarettes. Both are highly addictive. While some TikTokers say they use Zyn to try to quit vaping, Leventhal said it's not a viable solution to e-cigarette addiction, especially since many just start using both. "We don't want children to use any nicotine products," he said. "So all nicotine products should be avoided."
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local schools to lose federal funding used to bring local food to cafeterias
Mar. 15—WATERTOWN — Upward of $660 million could be lost from school districts nationwide as proposed cuts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture threaten to slash a program used to purchase food from local farmers. The Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement, or LFS program funds an estimated $660 million nationally that is no longer expected to be available. A news release from the School Nutrition Association, which represents 50,000 members who provide high-quality and low-cost meals to students across the country, has criticized the Trump administration's move saying in part that "school meals are the healthiest meals Americans eat." The association cites a 2021 study from the JAMA Network, a consortium of peer-reviewed medical journals. "With research showing school meals are the healthiest meals Americans eat, Congress needs to invest in underfunded school meal programs rather than cut services critical to student achievement and health," SNA President Shannon Gleave said in the news release. Many federal programs across many agencies have been cut through President Donald J. Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, led by billionaire Elon Musk. The department is slashing federal spending on what it calls "waste, fraud and abuse." North country school administrators contacted by the Times this week declined comment because they had not received official notification that they program had been cut. The state Department of Education has established minimum funding amounts each school district can expect to receive through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program. Actual funding amounts may be higher based on the number of districts that apply and are approved. ALEXANDRIA $2,323 BEAVER RIVER $5,593 BELLEVILLE HENDERSON $2,165 BRASHER FALLS $4,785 BRUSHTON-MOIRA $3,558 CANTON $4,783 CARTHAGE $16,546 CHATEAUGAY $1,869 CLIFTON-FINE $1,287 COLTON PIERREPONT $2,139 COPENHAGEN $2,698 EDWARDS-KNOX $2,810 GENERAL BROWN $5,891 GOUVERNEUR $7,279 HAMMOND $1,247 HARRISVILLE $1,581 HERMON-DEKALB $1,927 HEUVELTON $2,410 INDIAN RIVER $17,104 LAFARGEVILLE $2,364 LISBON $2,614 LOWVILLE $7,318 LYME $1,643 MADRID-WADDINGTON $3,354 MALONE $9,657 MASSENA $8,374 MORRISTOWN $2,188 NORWOOD-NORFOLK $4,331 OGDENSBURG $8,067 PARISHVILLE-HOPKINTON $1,698 POTSDAM $5,443 SACKETS HARBOR $2,049 SAINT REGIS FALLS $1,132 SALMON RIVER $6,720 SARANAC LAKE $4,549 SOUTH JEFFERSON $7,613 SOUTH LEWIS $6,480 THOUSAND ISLAND $4,515 TUPPER LAKE $4,321 WATERTOWN $17,643
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local schools set to lose federal funding used to bring local food to cafeterias
Mar. 14—WATERTOWN — Upward of $660 million could be lost from school districts nationwide as proposed cuts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture threaten to slash a program used to purchase food from local farmers. The Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement, or LFS program funds an estimated $660 million nationally that is no longer expected to be available. A news release from the School Nutrition Association, which represents 50,000 members who provide high-quality and low-cost meals to students across the country, has criticized the Trump administration's move saying in part that "school meals are the healthiest meals Americans eat." The association cites a 2021 study from the JAMA Network, a consortium of peer-reviewed medical journals. "With research showing school meals are the healthiest meals Americans eat, Congress needs to invest in underfunded school meal programs rather than cut services critical to student achievement and health," SNA President Shannon Gleave said in the news release. Many federal programs across many agencies have been cut through President Donald J. Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, led by billionaire Elon Musk. The department is slashing federal spending on what it calls "waste, fraud and abuse." North country school administrators contacted by the Times this week declined comment because they had not received official notification that they program had been cut. The state Department of Education has established minimum funding amounts each school district can expect to receive through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program. Actual funding amounts may be higher based on the number of districts that apply and are approved. ALEXANDRIA $2,323 BEAVER RIVER $5,593 BELLEVILLE HENDERSON $2,165 BRASHER FALLS $4,785 BRUSHTON-MOIRA $3,558 CANTON $4,783 CARTHAGE $16,546 CHATEAUGAY $1,869 CLIFTON-FINE $1,287 COLTON PIERREPONT $2,139 COPENHAGEN $2,698 EDWARDS-KNOX $2,810 GENERAL BROWN $5,891 GOUVERNEUR $7,279 HAMMOND $1,247 HARRISVILLE $1,581 HERMON-DEKALB $1,927 HEUVELTON $2,410 INDIAN RIVER $17,104 LAFARGEVILLE $2,364 LISBON $2,614 LOWVILLE $7,318 LYME $1,643 MADRID-WADDINGTON $3,354 MALONE $9,657 MASSENA $8,374 MORRISTOWN $2,188 NORWOOD-NORFOLK $4,331 OGDENSBURG $8,067 PARISHVILLE-HOPKINTON $1,698 POTSDAM $5,443 SACKETS HARBOR $2,049 SAINT REGIS FALLS $1,132 SALMON RIVER $6,720 SARANAC LAKE $4,549 SOUTH JEFFERSON $7,613 SOUTH LEWIS $6,480 THOUSAND ISLAND $4,515 TUPPER LAKE $4,321 WATERTOWN $17,643
