A new rating system aims to help shoppers parse which foods are more and less healthy

Many people aim to start the year off with healthier food choices. But how do you choose between seemingly similar foods, snacks or beverages? How does a bagel with cream cheese compare to toast topped with avocado, for example? Or a protein-based shake compared to a smoothie packed with fruits? Or two chicken dishes, prepared […]

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Westfield Public Health Bulletin: End of federal emergency will affect COVID costs

The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency is scheduled for May. Last week, the US Department of Health and Human Services sent out a letter to state governors explaining what this would mean. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra affirms that addressing COVID-19 is still “a significant public health priority for the administration.” The letter cites […]

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Retirees in Wuhan, Dalian Protest Proposed Medical Insurance Cuts

On February 15, just weeks before the opening of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) legislative session in Beijing, thousands of Chinese retirees in the city of Wuhan and Dalian held large demonstrations against proposed reforms to the public health insurance system. These followed an initial demonstration on February 8 in Wuhan, which was largely […]

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