By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Senate Democrats are raising concerns about Dr. Mehmet Oz’s nomination to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), alleging he significantly underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes in recent years.A memo from Democratic staffers on the Senate …
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Metal Mixtures During Pregnancy May Lower Midlife Hypertension Risk
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Read More »Girl Scouts Say Cookies Are Safe Despite Lawsuit Claiming They Contain Heavy Metals
By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Two groups focused on food safety and environmental toxins have sued Girl Scouts of America, claiming that their perennially popular cookies are tainted with pesticides and heavy metals.GMO Science and Moms Across America filed court documents Monday in …
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