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FDA’s updated “healthy” label could change packaged food choices
The FDA has updated the meaning of “healthy” on packaged foods so the claim better matches current nutrition science and federal dietary guidance. The label may help shoppers compare products, but it is not a guarantee of low calories, minimal processing, or the best choice for every diet.
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Best Habits for Better Sleep: What to Do (and Avoid) at Night
This article offers clear, trustworthy guidance on nighttime habits that can improve sleep quality for patients, caregivers, and anyone seeking reliable health information. It outlines what to do—keep a consistent sleep/wake schedule, create a calming wind‑down routine, dim lights and screens, keep the bedroom cool, dark, and quiet, get morning light, stay active in the day, limit long or late naps, and try relaxation techniques—alongside what to avoid, such as caffeine after early afternoon, alcohol and nicotine near bedtime, heavy or spicy meals and excess fluids late at night, intense evening workouts, and clock‑watching. It also highlights practical safety tips (like reducing nighttime falls) and encourages reviewing medicines and discussing symptoms like loud snoring, insomnia, or restless legs with a clinician. The key value is a simple, evidence-informed plan that readers can personalize to fall asleep faster, wake less often, and feel more rested.
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CMS’s new hospital price-transparency rules take effect April 1
CMS began enforcing updated hospital price-transparency rules on April 1, 2026. The changes are meant to make hospital pricing data more usable and comparable, but the files can still be hard to interpret and transparency does not guarantee lower bills.