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DuPont and Chemours Still Discharging Forever Chemicals

October 31, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 3, 2020

PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals” are chemicals that have been linked to cancer and numerous other health problems including thyroid issues, reproductive and developmental issues, and high cholesterol. Forever chemicals are called such because they never break down in… [read]

Health Officials Warn of Twindemic as Flu Season Approaches

October 25, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: October 27, 2020

Health experts have warned about the possibility of what they refer to as a “Twindemic” with the flu season quickly approaching. In an effort to avoid a strenuous flu season, the Trump administration issued a declaration to authorize pharmacists nationwide… [read]

Renewable Energy Reduces Carbon Emissions More Than Nuclear Energy, Says New Study

October 23, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: October 27, 2020

A new study compared the carbon emissions of nuclear power versus renewable energy and finds that renewables resulted in a more serious reduction of national carbon emissions. Scientists analyzed data from 123 countries from the years of 1999 to 2014.… [read]

Chewing Gum is Full of Plastic and Wax

October 14, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: October 27, 2020

Human beings like to chew on things. Multiple ancient societies had chewing gum in some form, from the Mayans with chicle to the Ancient Greeks with Mastic resin. The modern candy aisle has significant shelf space dedicated to chewing gum.… [read]

Cannabis Use Increases Need for Painkillers After Surgery, Says Study

October 14, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: October 27, 2020

Many people use cannabis for pain management, but a new study finds that people who used cannabis before surgery needed more anesthesia during surgery and experienced increased recovery pain. There is some evidence that cannabis may be beneficial for chronic… [read]

Coronavirus Vaccine May Require As Many as 500,000 Sharks for Vaccine Adjuvant

October 13, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: October 15, 2020

More than three million sharks are killed every year for their livers. Shark squalene, an oil derived from the shark’s liver, is commonly used as an adjuvant in vaccines. In order to supply enough squalene to vaccinate everyone against COVID-19,… [read]

Whitehouse Coronavirus Task Force

October 12, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: October 15, 2020

Earlier this month the CDC drafted an order requiring all passengers and employees to wear masks while on public transportation. The order would have required masks on all airplanes, buses, trains, and subways as well as transit hubs like airports… [read]