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Parasite in a presidential contender; pollution in the kitchen; studying food allergies in infants – Morning Medical Update

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Parasite infection

An earworm is a song you can’t get out of your head. A brain worm is what doctors found inside the head of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to The New York Times. Yes, you read that right.

Stovetop pollution

This month, New York became the first state in the nation to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings. Climate advocates say that will help the health of the planet, according to CNN. What about the health of people? It turns out gas stoves emit nitrogen dioxide, which can intensify asthma attacks and even lead to death, according to new findings from Stanford University.

Food allergies in infants

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has opened a four-week public comment period on its draft research plan, “Early Introduction of Allergens to Prevent Food Allergies in Infants: Counseling.” Learn more about it here. Comments may be sent until June 5.

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