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What Is ‘Dense’ Breast Tissue and What Does It Mean If I Have It
This week, a new FDA regulation went into effect that requires mammogram facilities to notify patients about the density of their breasts. Thirty-nine states (and D.C.) already had some sort of notification requirement, but the new rule makes the messaging consistent nationwide and will bring these notices to states where they are not currently required. What is “dense” breast tissue?…
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Perdue Frozen Chicken Breast Nuggets, Tenders Recalled for Metal Wire
Perdue notified the USDA and recalled the products after consumers reported finding metal wire in the breaded chicken. “There were three consumer complaints prior to our voluntary recall and there have been no reports of illnesses or injuries associated with the product,” said Andrea Staub, a spokesperson for Perdue Foods. If you have these products in your freezer, throw them…
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How to Store Breast Milk and Formula for Your Baby
What’s the Best Way to Keep Formula Fresh? You don’t need to refrigerate your containers of powdered formula, though you should store it in a cool, dry place. “When formula is stored in warm and humid conditions, it creates an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Once contaminated, the bacteria can multiply rapidly,” says Veronica Campbell, RD, LDN, manager of formula…
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How to Get a Breast Pump Through Health Insurance
It’s not just the pump. Your insurance should also cover specific necessary supplies for the breast pump you choose. “Every insurance company generally has two or three pump options,” says Amber Patterson, a case coordinator at All Families Surrogacy and former surrogate. “Your insurance should also cover milk storage bags, new breast pump flanges, and hose lines (if applicable).” Patterson wants…
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