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Majority of baby foods in US grocery stores may not meet health guidelines, study finds

Thursday, August 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A new study of common baby foods sampled from grocery stores in the United States found that roughly two-thirds did not meet standards for healthy baby food set by the World Health Organization.Researchers who led the study, published Wednesday in the... Read More.

Melatonin makers urged to follow new packaging, labeling guidelines to protect kids

Wednesday, April 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A trade association is calling on melatonin makers to follow new guidelines on labeling and packaging for their products amid a rise in emergency room visits and calls to poison centers for accidental ingestion of melatonin by children.The new guidelines, announced... Read More.

Clearfield County man pleads guilty to drug charges

Friday, November 17 by Louise Bennett

JOHNSTOWN – A Clearfield County man will be facing at least 10 years of federal prison time after he plead guilty to drug charges this week.According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 30-year-old Davin Gower of Morrisdale was accused of committing conspiracy to distribute at... Read More.

Clearfield County man pleads guilty to federal drug, firearms charges

Wednesday, October 4 by Louise Bennett

JOHNSTOWN – According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, a Clearfield County man has pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearms crimes.In Federal Court on Monday, 38-year-old Dennis Rauch of Clearfield admitted guilt to conspiring to traffic at least five grams of methamphetamine, and doing... Read More.

Older Clearfield County residents may qualify for Farmer’s Market vouchers

Tuesday, August 15 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – If you're at least 60-years-old, and a member of the Clearfield County community, you may qualify to receive a handful of Farmer's Market Vouchers.Mature Resources, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, says there are a limited number of vouchers available... Read More.

Most parents don’t meet breastfeeding guidelines. Experts say the support system needs to change

Monday, June 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As a pediatrician, Dr. Kristina Lehman knows the ins and outs of the evidence around breastfeeding better than most.But as a mother, she also knows that breastfeeding is hard and that following evidence-based guidelines isn't possible or the choice for everyone."I'm... Read More.

USDA to revise meat labeling guidelines for claims like ‘grass-fed’ or ‘free-range’

Thursday, June 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The seal of approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on meat and poultry you see at the grocery store may soon carry more weight thanks to an update to labeling guidelines for meat producers that will more rigorously verify how... Read More.

YouTube updates guidelines for eating disorder-related content

Tuesday, April 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- YouTube , the largest video-sharing platform, announced Tuesday a new policy framework for eating disorder-related content, in the company’s latest effort to address the growing mental health crisis, especially among teens, who can often be “vulnerable viewers.”“Mental health issues like eating... Read More.

Only about half of US adults are meeting physical activity guidelines: CDC

Friday, January 27 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Only about half of adults in the United States are meeting physical activity guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, new research shows.The report, published Thursday by the CDC looked at the percentage of American adults aged 18 and... Read More.

Children with obesity should get proactive treatment: American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines

Monday, January 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Children and adolescents should be proactively evaluated and treated for obesity, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics around childhood obesity.The guidelines note that treatments, including medications and weight loss surgery, can be effective and can help reduce... Read More.