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A recent class-action lawsuit has accused Costco of selling Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes, Fragrance Free, that contain unsafe levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals, often referred to as "forever chemicals," have been linked to various health issues including cancer, immune system problems, and reproductive harm.The Lawsuit's ClaimsThe lawsuit, filed in California...[ Read More... ]
Dark chocolate, a chocoholic's dream, has been touted for its health benefits thanks to its rich antioxidant content. But recent news has cast a shadow on this indulgence, raising concerns about lead and cadmium lurking within those delicious squares.The Culprits: Lead and CadmiumCadmium: This sneaky metal accumulates in the body over time, damaging the kidneys and bones (osteoporosis)....[ Read More... ]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to avoid using these 9 hand sanitizers manufactured by Esk Biochem SA de CV in Mexico because they containing methanol, which can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested:All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-002-01)Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-007-01)CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol...[ Read More... ]
Twitter users who used to work for Ulta Beauty posted tweets accusing Ulta Beaty of reselling used makeup-products on purpose.One Twitter user named @fatinamxo wrote about how the retail managers instructed her to clean used makeup products so they could be repackaged and sold again.So I’m gonna start a thread about a serious matter because I feel like makeup lovers should know what’s...[ Read More... ]
Two times in two weeks a fire was sparked by diy (do-it-yourself) attempts to kill bed bugs with rubbing alcohol, causing extensive damage in Cinicinnati, Ohio.The first on November 28 when a 13-year old boy accidentally set fire to an apartment building after dousing a bed bug with alchohol. 8 people were left homeless.The second late Friday on December 8, 3 people were injured and 10...[ Read More... ]
The issue was borrowing a pair of eclipse glasses that turned out to be fake, not providing the proper protection for her eyes. As 26-year-old Nia Payne told TODAY, "The glasses seemed normal and I looked at the sky. I looked like everyone else”. 30 seconds of looking at the solar eclipse and about 6 hours later she noticed a black spot had formed in the middle of her left...[ Read More... ]
Two Oregon men, 70-year-old Lou Tomososki and high school friend Roger Duvall recall when they were looking up at the sun 55 years ago, in 1962, with their naked eyes to check out the eclipse for 20 seconds. 20 seconds that burned their retinas and caused permanent blindness.“Nothing has changed,” 70-year-old Lou Tomososki told NBC’s “Today”...[ Read More... ]
Experts warn wearing flip flops can cause permanent damage. They say the shoes can alter your natural stride, and lead to shin splints, Achilles tendon problems, and even lower back pain. Wearing flip flips too often can also cause soreness, chafing, and blisters. Doctos advise to only wear flip flops for short periods of time and to purchase those that have arch support and a...[ Read More... ]
Vitamin C given intravenously is different than orally; it can nfluence the immune system's response to inflammation, says Dr. Berry Fowler, researcher at Virgina CommonWealth University in Richmond. And the clinical results support it.via "Doctor Turns Up Possible Treatment For Deadly Sepsis"Dr. Paul Marik, chief of pulmonary and critical care at Eastern Virginia Medical School,...[ Read More... ]
It's advice that has been on the various doctor tv shows and made its rounds on the news before, and probably also mentioned to you by your eye doctor if you wear contact lenses. It's on the news again via the U.S. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and it's good to know if you wear contacts. The CDC found that in the 1,000+ contact lens-related infections reported to a...[ Read More... ]
