Lois M. Collins, Deseret News

Lois M. Collins

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Salt Lake City, UT, United States

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  • WRAL NEWS in NC

Past articles by Lois M.:

2 more eyedrop brands announce unrelated recalls

Which eyedrop brands are being recalled in 2023? FDA announced that eyedrops from Pharmedica and Apotex are being recalled. EzriCare eyedrops were unrelatedly recalled last month. → Read More

The Hollywood sign turns 100 this year with a party

How old is the Hollywood sign? The Hollywood sign will turn 100 in 2023 and there will be a celebration for its centennial birthday. → Read More

What’s the sleep ‘sweet spot’ to boost longevity?

New Harvard-led study says good sleep hygiene can add years to your life. → Read More

Does exercising at a certain time of day increase longevity?

When is the best time to exercise? Studies say when to work out may depend on your fitness goals — burn fat, build muscle, boost mood or live long. Afternoon exercise is best for fighting heart disease, morning for burning fat. → Read More

New FDA guidance says plant-based beverages are ‘milk,’ too

What’s the difference in nutrition between plant-based milk and dairy milk? Is plant-based milk good for you? What are the FDA guidelines for what can be called milk? → Read More

Baby formula shortage update: New recall, trio of investigations

There’s a specific new recall and several ongoing shortage-related investigations as the infant formula shortage turns a year old. Reckitt is recalling 145,000 cans of formula as FTC, SEC and Justice Department investigate what happened last year. → Read More

Lost letter from 1916 delivered 100 years later. Who sent it?

Where the missive has languished for more than a century is a mystery. → Read More

Going to bed at different times, variations in sleep duration linked to this heart woe

Is it important to go to bed at the same time every night? Can your bedtime determine your heart health? Read more about sleep and cardiovascular health. → Read More

What’s on the menu? USDA proposes change to school lunch

Limiting added sugars and salt is the goal of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's proposal to make school lunches and school breakfasts healthier starting in 2024. → Read More

Gen Z, millennial women have different ideas of the ‘perfect’ mom but want to be one

A What to Expect survey notes generational differences, similarities and a longing to be a great mother. → Read More

Survey: Half of U.S. adults want tobacco products banned by FDA

Half of U.S. adults want tobacco products banned by FDA. A CDC study says more object to selling menthol-flavored tobacco products. → Read More

Online dating: Lots doing it, but safety still a concern for many

New report says 3 in 10 adults have tried online dating. Are there more men or women who use dating apps? Are dating apps, like Tinder or Bumble, safe? → Read More

First-time mothers are older than ever, CDC says

Age of first — and also last — birth says a lot about family size and even issues like economics. Fertility rates from the CDC and Census Bureau show that the trend down might be reversing, but it’s too soon to say. → Read More

Why you shouldn’t hand your email address to everyone who asks

Online retailers and lots of others routinely ask for an email address. You may not want to provide it. → Read More

Your attention span is shrinking, but you can grow it back

Are attention spans getting shorter? Does TikTok or using screens affect our attention span? How can you improve your attention span? → Read More

Fulfilling but hard: What American parents say about parenting

How they rate themselves as a parent, the big and little worries and where couples disagree are part of study show differences by race, ethnicity, gender in Pew Research Center Parenting in America study. → Read More

AmazonSmile is ending. Will Amazon help other charities?

Amazon said it wants to focus on donating to bigger programs that have greater impact. What will happen to the charities that AmazonSmile helped? → Read More

Parents’ top goal for K-12 isn’t path to college, high wages: Survey

Populace Insight survey asked adults what they want from K-12 education. COVID-19 changes goals, which are no longer creating path to college and high earnings. → Read More

‘Stumbling’ on pornography: Report says most children have seen some around age 12

How can parents talk to their kids about pornography? How many teenagers have watched porn online? Common Sense Media surveyed teens about pornography. → Read More

The number of animals — including popular pets — who can get COVID is growing

Can pets like cats, dogs and hamsters get COVID-19? Can animals give COVID to humans? Should you stay away from your pets if you get COVID-19? → Read More