CNN: “Eating ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of developing or dying from dozens of adverse health conditions, according to a new review of 45 meta-analyses on almost 10 million people.”
CBS News: “Cannabis use — whether smoked, eaten or vaporized — is associated with a higher number of adverse cardiovascular outcomes, according to a new study.”
Study Finds: “Medical professionals are raising the alarm over a ‘silent killer’ that has infiltrated American society — ultra-processed foods. In a new study, physicians from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine are shining a light on the perils of these foods and the urgent need for a dietary shift.
“Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in plastics pose a serious threat to public health and cost the U.S. an estimated $250 billion in increased health care costs in 2018, according to new research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. The paper is titled ‘Chemicals Used in Plastic Materials: An Estimate of the Attributable Disease Burden and Costs in the US.'”
NBC News: “The average liter of bottled water has nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of ever so tiny nanoplastics, detected and categorized for the first time by a microscope using dual lasers.”
Whoever said money can’t buy happiness, obviously never gave it away.
Remembering and honoring all those who died, all those who survived, and all those whose lives will never be the same. We came together then. Can we prevent a horrific act like this from happening again?
Study Finds: “Allowing children to consistently watch TV for extended periods can lead to heart-related issues years later, a new study warns. Researchers discovered that being inactive from childhood through young adulthood displays a link to heart damage, independent of factors like weight and blood pressure.”
“Criminals throughout the country are stealing airbags out of relatively new Honda cars for apparent resale to questionable repair shops or unsuspecting online customers.”
Parents of young children may want to think twice before purchasing liquid laundry detergent packets or pods. U.S. poison control centers are reporting a 17% increase in the number of calls involving children, especially those around the age of 2, who are most at risk of ingesting these often colorful pods. While they may look like candy, they are toxic when swallowed.
Do you want to eat genetically modified salmon? Well, like it or not, it looks like it will be coming to the marketplace. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved it, despite the serious concerns of environmental and consumer groups.
Have you ever needed a copy of your tax return to apply for a college loan or a mortgage? Did you use the IRS website’s “Get Transcript” application to obtain past returns– assuming the authorization process meant only you could access your account?
It’s unsettling to think that the very airbag that’s meant to keep you safe in an auto accident could be the cause of serious injuries and even death. But defective airbags manufactured by the Japanese company, Takata, have already been linked to six fatalities and at least 100 injuries worldwide.
Do your children play outside on artificial turf? Should you be concerned that they’re being exposed to unsafe levels of lead? That question is being raised once again in a special report by USA Today.
Have you ever purchased laminate flooring from Lumber Liquidators? The American company is the largest supplier of flooring in the U.S. A recently aired 60 Minutes investigation is now questioning the safety of the company’s products that are produced in China.
Do you have a Samsung Smart TV in your home? If you’re using its voice activated feature because it’s so convenient, you may want to watch what you say near the TV.