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Wildfires are an unfortunate reality in Southern California, and the recent blazes have blanketed Los Angeles with smoke and ash, significantly impacting air quality. Breathing in this polluted air can have serious health consequences, making it essential to take precautions. One of the most crucial steps you can take is to wear the correct type of mask.Why Cloth Masks Aren't Enough:Fine...[ Read More... ]
Natural smoke flavor is a common ingredient in many processed foods, especially chips, offering a smoky taste without the need for traditional smoking. While it does enhance flavor, there are growing concerns about its potential health effects, particularly its link to cancer. Despite being labeled as "natural," it might not be as healthy as it sounds. For example, Trader Joe’s Elote Corn...[ Read More... ]
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... ]
A recent study has found detectable levels of lead, arsenic, and other potentially harmful chemicals in tampons. The study, conducted by researchers at Columbia University, tested 30 tampons from 14 brands purchased in the United States, United Kingdom, and Greece.“The average menstruating person will spend about five years of their total reproductive lifespan using tampons,” said...[ Read More... ]
From December 2013:For their school science project, a group of 15 year-old girls in Denamrk wanted to test whether cell phones could be harmful.Pupil Lea Nielsen said: ‘We all thought we experienced concentration problems in school if we slept with our mobile phones at the bedside, and sometimes we also found it difficult sleeping.’They put plants near wireless routers, to test...[ Read More... ]
Class action lawsuit ignited by Chicago Tribue investigation claiming that certain iPhone models and Galaxy S models emit radio frequency (RF) radiation levels that exceed safety limits set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The lawsuite has been filed two days after the study, on Friday, in the US District Court for the Northern District of California on FridayApple's...[ Read More... ]
It's recommended to go gluten-free if you have been diagnosed with celiac disease, as strong evidence links gluten to digestive problems in these specific cases. But Consumer Reports says avoiding gluten is not a good idea for those who are not allergic to gluten, and can do more harm than good:"Less than 7 percent of Americans have celiac disease or another condition that causes gluten...[ Read More... ]
Lafayette, Louisiana: Friends Karen Bowers and Jeanette LeBlanc shucked and ate about two dozen raw oysters.“About 36 hours later she started having extreme respiratory distress, had a rash on her legs and everything,” Bergquist said.“An allergic reaction of sorts, that’s what I would call it. That’s what we thought,” Bowers added.(via KRON4, "Texas woman dies...[ Read More... ]
Visalia, California: It's flu season, but not everyone with flu-like symptoms have the flu. 12-year-old Alyssa Alcaraz showed the signs of the flu and it was just assumed she had the flu since the flu has been so widerspread. Unfortunately that assumption delayed the prescription of antiobiotics which she really needed. It wasn't until Alyssa died that they found out she...[ Read More... ]
A good reason not to try out makeup testers in the store: "You could literally be applying and smearing someone else's fecal matter directly onto your lips," dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe said. That's gross even if it's not on your lips. And, "You can catch the herpes simplex virus from an inanimate object such as lipstick. In fact, that virus can survive on the surface of a lipstick tube...[ Read More... ]
