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Gas stoves, a mainstay in many kitchens, have come under increasing scrutiny in recent years due to their potential impact on indoor air quality and human health. Several studies have shed light on the issue, prompting discussions about the health risks associated with gas stoves and potential alternatives.Recent Studies Link Gas Stoves to Increased Nitrogen Dioxide LevelsA May 2024 study...[ Read More... ]
Coffee, the beloved morning beverage for millions, might be facing a decaf dilemma. The debate centers around the decaffeination process itself, specifically the "European Method" which utilizes methylene chloride to remove caffeine from beans. This chemical, while effective, has raised concerns due to its classification as a possible carcinogen by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and...[ 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... ]
Tourists and employees at the Grand Canyon National Park may have been exposed to dangerous levels of radiation for years, federal officials said.Three paint cans stored in the Grand Canyon's museum collection were found to be full of radioactive uranium for decades. The cans have been removed and the area is now safe.The National Park's safety director says thousands of people were...[ 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... ]
Claire's, a store that sells accessories and makeup targeting young girls and teens, has recalled 17 makeup kits and pulled them off the shelves because they were found to contain asbestos. The investigation was started by Barrington, Rhode Island mom Kristi Warner testing her 6-year-old daughter's makeup kit via an independent lab and getting the alarming news:"I physically sank,”...[ 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... ]
California Department of Public Health (CDPH):"Although the science is still evolving, there are concerns among some public health professionals and members of the public regarding long-term, high use exposure to the energy emitted by cell phones," said CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith. "We know that simple steps, such as not keeping your phone in your pocket and...[ 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... ]
The USDA has issued a public health alert for bacteria contaminated Trader Joe's salads, labeled "TRADER JOE'S Broccoli Slaw & Kale Salad with White Chicken Meat", in 9.3-ounce plastic containers. The ready-to-eat (so no rinsing) salads were shipped to Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah Trader Joe's stores, and had "Use by" dates of Oct. 10, 11, 12, and 13. ...[ Read More... ]
