New study finds PFAS “forever chemicals” in drinking water from 45% of faucets across U.S.
[ad_1] Almost half of the United States’ tap water is estimated to have one or more “forever chemicals,” known as PFAS, according to a new study. The U.S. Geological Survey tested tap water from 716 locations, including 269 private wells and 447 public supply sites, in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the More...
Feds crack down on companies marketing weed edibles in kid-friendly packaging
[ad_1] Edible cannabis products sold in packaging that closely resembles kids’ snacks such as Doritos chips and Oreo cookies are deceptive and could pose a health risk to children, the Federal Trade Commission said More...
Former Australian Football League player becomes first female athlete to be diagnosed with CTE
[ad_1] A former Australian rules football player has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a landmark finding for female professional athletes. The Concussion Legacy Foundation said Heather More...
Human torso “brazenly” dropped off at medical waste facility, company says
[ad_1] Human remains are at the center of tangled litigation involving a major regional health care system and the company contracted to dispose of its medical waste in North Dakota. Monarch Waste Technologies More...
Overdose deaths from fentanyl combined with xylazine surge in some states, CDC reports
[ad_1] The number of fentanyl overdose deaths that also include xylazine — an animal tranquilizer increasingly mixed into the illicit drug supply — have surged around the country in recent years, new data More...
These giant beautiful flowers can leave you with burns, blisters and lifelong scars. Here’s what to know about giant hogweed.
[ad_1] In nature, it’s often better to look and not touch. And when it comes to one particular flower that can inspire awe with its great height, there is no better warning. The giant hogweed is a massive, More...
The hospital bills didn’t find her, but a lawsuit did — plus interest
[ad_1] Bethany Birch had pain in her diaphragm on and off for eight months in 2016. She knew it was triggered by food, so she said she tried taking an antacid. That helped a little, but, eventually, she avoided More...
Vaccines could be the “next big thing” in cancer treatment, scientists say
[ad_1] The next big advance in cancer treatment could be a vaccine. After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five More...
Condoleezza Rice and Allyson Felix on prioritizing wellness to help women
[ad_1] Two pioneering women who’ve become leaders and role models — Condoleezza Rice, the first Black woman to serve as secretary of state, and Allyson Felix, the most decorated U.S. Olympian in track More...
Jack Hanna’s family opens up about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, saying he doesn’t know most of his family
[ad_1] Jack Hanna’s family recently spoke about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis for the first time publicly. The zookeeper and media personality’s family spoke to The Columbus Dispatch about the disease, More...
