Report: Florida officials cut key data from vaccine study

An analysis that was the basis of a highly criticized recommendation from Florida’s surgeon general cautioning young men against getting the COVID-19 vaccine omitted information that showed catching the virus could increase the risk of a cardiac-related death much more than getting the mRNA shot, according to drafts of the analysis obtained by the Tampa Bay Times.

States consider banning cosmetics that contain PFAS

A growing number of state legislatures are considering banning the sale of cosmetics and other consumer products that contain the toxic industrial compound PFAS, so-called forever chemicals.

USDA: 30% of food supply is wasted

The USDA estimates that 30% of food is lost or wasted at the retail and consumer level because far too many people will trash items based on the “sell by” date or “best if used by” date without actually checking to see if the products are actually spoiled.

Florida Senate set to block treatment for trans youths

The Florida Senate on Monday teed up a measure that would make it a crime for doctors to use gender-affirming treatment such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgery for transgender minors.