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Air Pollution Listed As Official Cause Of Death for the First Time

December 18, 2020 by Sage Edwards

In the UK, A nine-year-old girl, Ella Kissi-Debrah, died in 2013 from an asthma attack that resulted in respiratory failure. It was later discovered by Stephen Holgate that the levels of pollution near her home were illegal. PHOTOGRAPH: KEVIN SCHAFER/GETTY… [read]

How Much Plastic Are You Actually Consuming?

December 18, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: December 18, 2020

A 2019 study conducted by WWF International showed that the average person could be ingesting as much plastic as the equivalent of a credit card every week. The study found that one of the main sources of plastic comes from… [read]

One Severe Allergic Reaction to COVID Vaccine Reported

December 17, 2020 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 19, 2020

An Alaskan health worker had a serious allergic reaction from the new coronavirus vaccine. She is now stable, public health authorities said on Wednesday. The Alaskan patient did not have a history of allergic reactions, Lindy Jones, the director of… [read]

Study Links Higher Impulsivity to Young People Who Stay Up Late

December 15, 2020 by Sage Edwards

A recent study done by the University of Surrey has linked staying up late to higher anxiety, substance use, and impulsivity. Photo: Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images Researchers gathered 191 participants between 18-25 years old. They were then surveyed on sleeping… [read]

Scientists Find Microplastics Near the Top of Mount Everest

December 3, 2020 by Sage Edwards

Microplastics have now been discovered at the highest and lowest points of the Earth. In 2018, microplastics were discovered at the deepest point on Earth, the Mariana Trench. Now, after analyzing samples collected by national geographic in 2019, scientists have… [read]

Healthier Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Guide

November 17, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 17, 2020

The holiday season is quickly approaching. For many, that means food oriented family time. After chaning my diet, I realized just how food oriented people’s lives are. Often times, this can make visiting family for the holidays somewhat difficult. It… [read]

Why Sourdough is Better Than Regular Bread, and My Favorite Ways to Use Sourdough

November 17, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 17, 2020

Sourdough baking is a method of baking that has been around for centuries. We’ve been baking bread, in some form, for thousands of years (at least). The first record we have of the sourdough baking method dates back to around… [read]