Category: Health & Safety

Scott Wilson Tackles ‘Forever Chemicals’ Through Technology

November 11, 2021
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Scott Wilson works to take persistent, toxic chemicals out of the environment. He is the president and CEO of Regenesis, which aims to address hazardous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals,” in groundwater using an activated carbon solution called PlumeStop®. Wilson’s concern with nature and the environment started early in life. “I’ve always…

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Breakthrough New Blood Test That Can Spot More Than 50 Types of Cancer Hailed as ‘Ground-Breaking Advancement’

November 4, 2021
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A new breakthrough blood test that can reportedly able to spot more than 50 different types of cancer early on has been hailed as a “ground-breaking advancement” that could have tremendous human and economic benefits. The test, known as Galleri, was created by California-based biotechnology and pharmaceutical company Grail, which is also in partnership with the Mayo Clinic. In a large-scale,…

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Some Fast-Food Items Contain Potentially Harmful Industrial Plastics: Study

October 27, 2021
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Items from popular fast-food chains contain small amounts of certain chemicals in plastics that are believed to disrupt human hormones and possibly cause other serious health problems, a new study suggests. Researchers from George Washington University purchased 64 fast food items from outlets including McDonald’s, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Domino’s, Taco Bell, and Chipotle, and…

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Fort Lauderdale Firefighters See Family Has No Crib for Infant—So They Drop Off Brand New One

October 26, 2021
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A Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crew is offering up some good news—after responding to a home and potentially saving a young life. Fire Rescue Crew R246 went to a home in Broward County to offer medical assistance to an infant in need. After providing care, the officers saw a potential hazard that could threaten the child’s…

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can Medications and Supplements Interact With One Another?

October 16, 2021
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By Cynthia Weiss From Mayo Clinic News Network DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As I have gotten older, doctors have placed me on more medications, such as for blood pressure and cholesterol. Also, as I age, I have chosen to take some supplements that are supposed to improve my memory, reduce cholesterol and prevent cancer. Should I…

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Natural Immunity: an Alternative to Vaccines?

October 8, 2021
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News Analysis Senator Rand Paul’s (R.-Ky) question was simple: “Are you a doctor—a medical doctor?” asked Paul, a licensed medical doctor, at a hearing on Sept. 30. “I have worked over thirty years on health policy,” answered Xavier Becerra, who is secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. “You’re not a medical doctor….

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Best Types of Apps for Business Travelers

September 28, 2021
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Numerous work capacities require a lot of annual travel. Some occupations travel for a living, such as hotel inspectors that need to hit multiple cities throughout the year. Entrepreneurs and business owners might travel to each of their companies or meetings with other business leaders in their industry. The average business traveler takes almost seven trips…

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21-Year-Old Quadruplets in UK All Follow in Their Mother’s Footsteps by Becoming Nurses

September 23, 2021
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Four sisters—who happen to be non-identical quadruplets—are making their family proud by following their mother into the medical profession. All four are trained nurses entering the UK’s government health service, each having their own unique specialty. Anjel, Aneetta, Aleena, and Aneesha Mathew, all 21, started their new roles in August. Anjel, Aneetta, and Aleena joined the ranks…

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White Striping Disease Found in More Than 90 Percent of US Store-Brand Chickens, Study Finds

September 22, 2021
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More than 90 percent of U.S. store-brand chickens have the muscle disease known as “white striping,” according to findings released on Monday by The Humane League. White striping disease is a muscle myopathy that occurs when chickens are bred for rapid growth. The stripes appear on the chickens when they are unable to keep up with…

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Why Didn’t Steve Jobs Let His Kids Use iPads?

September 19, 2021
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By Mariel Otero del Río How addicted are you to your cellphone? How much time do you spend in front of a screen? Would you let your children do the same? Steve Jobs thought it was not a good idea, so he did not let his children use iPads and iPhones, and technology in general….

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