Saturday, 29 June 2019

In the drive to decrease low-value care, many don't assess the right impacts on patients

Health care institutions and providers face mounting pressure to wring more value out of every dollar spent on caring for their patients.

* This article was originally published here

Grain-free food may be linked to dog heart disease: health authority

Recent years have seen a surge in grain-free dog and cat foods, as increasing numbers of pet owners cast aside kibble packed with cheap corn, wheat and barley fillers for what they believe is a healthier alternative.

* This article was originally published here

Students chowing down tuna in dining halls are unaware of mercury exposure risks

A surprising number of students eating in university dining halls have been helping themselves to servings of tuna well beyond the amounts recommended to avoid consuming too much mercury, a toxic heavy metal.

* This article was originally published here