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A Coronavirus Vaccine Won’t Save Us

May 21, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 22, 2020

William Hasteline, cancer, HIV/AIDS, and human genome projects researcher has said that we “should not count” on a vaccine to save the population from COVID-19. Due to the nature of the coronavirus, it is unlikely that a vaccine will help.… [read]

Johnson and Johnson Discontinue the Sale of Talc-Based Baby Powder in U.S. and Canada

May 21, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: May 21, 2020

Johnson and Johnson announced on Tuesday that they would no longer be selling its talc-based baby powder in the United States and Canada. In an official statement, the company cited decreasing sales due to misinformation as the reason for the… [read]

New Study Shows the Importance of Gut Health for Fighting COVID-19

May 18, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 22, 2020

Typically, patients with coronavirus exhibit symptoms such as fevers, coughs, difficulty breathing, and other similar respiratory problems. However, a new study has shown that your gut health plays a larger role in determining how COVID-19 effects you than previously thought.… [read]

New Plant-Based Plastic Bottles Are Biodegradeable And Supported by Coca-Cola

May 18, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: May 18, 2020

Dutch company Avantium is in the process of developing a biodegradable plastic bottle made from plant sugars, rather than fossil fuels. Several major beverage companies like Carlsberg, Coca-cola, and Danone have already expressed support for the project, and Avantium’s chief… [read]

Tesla Reopens Almeda County Plant

May 17, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 18, 2020

Tesla is set to restart full production in California this week after telling employees that they have the county’s full approval to start working again. This is after Tesla founder Elon Musk reportedly sued Alameda county for claiming that they… [read]

The Bureau of Land Management Continues to Lease Public Land to Oil and Gas Companies During Pandemic

May 14, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: May 18, 2020

While the majority of Americans find themselves shut-in during the pandemic, the Department of Interior (DOI) through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has offered more than 200,000 acres of public land to oil and gas companies in five different… [read]

Vitamin D Levels May Play a Role in COVID-19 Mortality Rates

May 14, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 18, 2020

Researchers have discovered a correlation between vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 mortality rates. A research team led by Northwestern University has examined data from hospitals in China, France, Germany, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and the US.… [read]