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These "warrior meals" have been shown to reduce toxic build up in the body, strengthen the immune system, and counteract the effects of air pollution
There's no reason to restate the obvious: lowering our exposure to air pollution, which has been linked to cancer, premature death, and other cardiac diseases, is crucial. The size of particles is directly linked to their propensity to cause health problems," Dr. M S Kanwar, Senior Consu...
VETERANS EXPOSED TO TOXIC BURN PITS ARE HELPED BY LAWMAKERS
Senators in the Senate achieved a bipartisan deal on Wednesday to expand health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans who were exposed to harmful substances while serving in the military.
By increasing eligibility for benefits to approximately 3.5 million men and women, ...
The EPA has released 2020 CDR data
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on May 12, 2022, that information collected during the 2020 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) cycle would be made public to increase public awareness of chemicals manufactured in communities and to allow citizens and stakeholders access to and us...
European Union Says Fast Fashion Will be Responsible for Clothing Quality, Toxic Chemicals, and Waste
Most of the clothes we wear are essentially oil and gas. Fossil fuels remain at the heart of fast fashion and produce mountains of waste.
The story of fast fashion goes back to 2000 when cotton was replaced by polyester as the most commonly used fiber. Because of its quality of being ch...
Toxic Weedkiller Chemicals Found in Around 40 Percent of US Citizens
A new study conducted a nationwide survey in the US that detected toxic weedkillers in around 40 percent of the respondents. The survey showed that 2,4-D, an herbicide has been found in one in every three people. The chemical has been associated with cancer.
Researchers at George Washin...
Major Fashion Brands Saying No to Toxic Forever Chemicals
Several iconic fashion brands have announced to cut the per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or the forever chemicals from their products.
A series of announcements have been made in this regard. Ralph Lauren has committed to eliminating the use of toxic PFAS in all products by th...
Identifying Toxic Chemicals in Your Neighborhood
Neighborhoods across the United States are polluted with poly fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) also known as forever chemicals because of their longevity in the environment. These chemicals have been linked with cancer causes and other severe health issues.
Researchers from Northeast...
Forever Chemicals Found in Chicken Eggs
Last month, the state of Maine issued a “do not eat” advisory to the residents that included deer meat harvested near Fairfield because of the unsafe levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found in it.
Testing has now revealed that the chemicals are also present in the ch...
HEALTH BENEFITS OF ROSE APPLE YOU DIDN’T KNOW EXISTED
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- Heath benefits of rose apple you didn’t know existed.
- The rose apples have a similar resemblance to guavas.
- The fruit’s texture, flavor, and taste are however different than guavas.
- Rose apples cont...
GAME OF THRONES STAR PETER DINKLAGE TO STAR IN ‘TOXIC AVENGER'
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• Dinklage who won four Emmys and a Golden Globe for his role of Tyron Lannister in the HBO series was last seen in Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
• The reboot of this 1984 film produced by schlock movie house Troma Entertainment which was its biggest is be...
FRANCE REPORTS FIRST DEATH OF A CHILD FROM KAWASAKI-LIKE DISEASE
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• According to the public health agency of France, the country has reported total 125 cases of this inflammatory disease and all patients age between 1 and 14
• New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo reported 3 deaths due to this disease and stated that more th...
NEW YORK: THE COUNT OF CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM NEW FOUND DISEASE REACH 100 MARK
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• Out of 100 cases of this deadly disease, 52 are from the New York City
• Three children in the state have lost their lives due to this disease
• Researchers and Medical experts are working to confirm whether it is Kawasaki disease and tryi...
NEW YORK: 5-YEAR-OLD DIES FROM RARE DISEASE LINKED TO COVID-19
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• In the state of New York, total 73 cases of children getting severely ill from disease with symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock syndrome have been reported
• Britain’s NHS issued a warning about rise in children infected with COVID...
NEW YORK: 15 CHILDREN HOSPITALIZED WITH A SYNDROME POSSIBLY LINKED TO COVID-19
According to a health alert issued by the New York City Health Department on May 4, total 15 children in the New York City have been admitted to the hospital after they showcased symptoms which are largely similar to a multi-system inflammatory syndrome which can have some connection with coronav...
DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN DISHWASHING LIQUIDS SOAPS MAY BE DAMAGING HUMAN HEALTH
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- A recent study proved the presence of toxin-based ingredients in popular detergents and dishwashing liquids.
- The harmful chemicals can cause severe allergies and skin problems like itchy skin, rashes, dermatitis, and even ...
ALASKA IS THE MOST TOXIC-CHEMICAL RELEASING REGION IN THE COUNTRY- EPA REPORTS
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- Alaska led the United States in releasing toxic chemicals, which was tracked by the Environmental Protection Agency
- Commissioner at Department of Environmental Conservation, Alaska disagrees with the new EPA report, claims the numbers aren...
Govt. Medical College Jammu's Biochemistry Department to build first Lab to identify inborn metabolism
The Government Medical College Jammu's Biochemistry Department intended to develop a screening center for newborn babies at the Jammu SMGS Hospital to identify inborn metabolism errors as soon as possible.
"There is currently no facility for detecting the metabolic errors in ne...
Mother-to-be exposed to toxic chemicals contained in BANNED poultry, dairy and fish in the 1970s 'had smaller babies'
A study shows that mothers-to-be exposed to toxic chemicals that have been banned for decades have smaller babies. Following efforts to eliminate any signs of active chemicals, POPs remain today in the food chain, mostly in dairy, fruit, and fish.
Scientists found that women in infancy ...
Teen’s exposure to anxiety medication is on the rise
A new study reveals that over the past decade, the number of teens taking and overdosing from benzodiazepines has risen dramatically. Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed anxiety medication.
The research is published in Clinical Toxicology. One of the authors of the study is Diane Ca...
Why do we always seem to be unaware of the upcoming disasters
After a tragic event, we undergo national paroxysms of guilt, but we seem to be making the same fundamental mistake again and again.
The reputational damage caused by this recent tragic event will not be remedied quickly. The majority of the victims are tourists from abroad and some int...