In the past decade, cases of syphilis in babies have surged ten-fold across the US, rising to more than 3,700 hundred cases in 2022. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported Tuesday there were 3,761 cases of congenital syphilis last year, a 31.7 percent increase from 2021 and 10 times as many casesContinue reading “Rates of syphilis in babies have risen 10-FOLD in past decade to record high, according to ‘dire’ CDC report”
Author Archives: Alexa Lardieri
Krispy Kreme becomes latest junk food giant to panic about Ozempic – as investors fear America will fall out of love with doughnuts
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are continuing to spook financial advisers when it comes to investing money in junk and fast food companies. Some experts predict these companies – already battling a rise in health conscious customers – could face a tobacco-like demise due to the increasingly popular drugs, which reduce cravings and make people feelContinue reading “Krispy Kreme becomes latest junk food giant to panic about Ozempic – as investors fear America will fall out of love with doughnuts”
Researchers use Artificial Intelligence to identify potential vaccine for STD that infects 700k Americans each year
Artificial intelligence (AI) could pave the way for a vaccine against gonorrhea, researchers say. The sexually transmitted disease is raising concerns among doctors because it is resistant to nearly all antibiotics, with experts fearing that if a super-strain gains a foothold in the US they may be left unable to treat it. But researchers from Massachusetts and DenmarkContinue reading “Researchers use Artificial Intelligence to identify potential vaccine for STD that infects 700k Americans each year”
Have you been accused of being a ‘gaslighter’ or told to respect someone’s ‘boundaries’? Experts warn therapy speak is being weaponized
It’s all over TikTok and is a common theme during brunch conversations: so-called ‘therapy speak,’ when people use psychological language in day-to-day conversations. Terms like ‘boundaries,’ ‘narcissist,’ ‘triggered’ and ‘gaslighting’ are used by trained and licensed mental health experts to help patients experiencing mental health crises identify troubling feelings and cope with conditions like anxiety or depression. However, as moreContinue reading “Have you been accused of being a ‘gaslighter’ or told to respect someone’s ‘boundaries’? Experts warn therapy speak is being weaponized”
Two major studies reveal devastating effect of PFAS and food additives on male and female sexual health: From sperm damage to smaller testicles, early menopause and ovarian cysts
In recent years concerns about the contaminants in our foods and everyday products have made headlines due to their links to cancers. But a growing body of research suggests the microscopic molecules also have a devastating effect on fertility and may be contributing to America’s ‘baby bust‘. In two new reviews of scientific literature, researchers fromContinue reading “Two major studies reveal devastating effect of PFAS and food additives on male and female sexual health: From sperm damage to smaller testicles, early menopause and ovarian cysts”
Harvard scientists studying rise of colorectal cancers in young people find ‘surprising’ link to breast milk
Scientists investigating a surge in colon cancers in young people have discovered a “surprising” link – women who were breastfed appear to be at a higher risk. Researchers from Harvard and Washington University School of Medicine found being breastfed as an infant was associated with an up to 40 percent higher chance of being diagnosed with the diseaseContinue reading “Harvard scientists studying rise of colorectal cancers in young people find ‘surprising’ link to breast milk”
Candy company Just Born becomes first to pledge to strip cancer-causing food dye from its marshmallow birds after California’s ‘Skittles Ban’
The iconic marshmallow PEEP could soon look very different after its manufacturer announced it would strip a harmful dye that gives the candy its striking color. Pennsylvania-based Just Born became the first company to announce changes to its ingredient list after California passed a law banning several potentially carcinogenic ingredients, including a food dye additive. After Easter 2024, JustContinue reading “Candy company Just Born becomes first to pledge to strip cancer-causing food dye from its marshmallow birds after California’s ‘Skittles Ban’”
California ‘Skittles ban’ prompts calls for US to outlaw other cancer-causing food additives that are illegal in Europe
Health experts are calling on the United States to catch up with the international community and ban potentially dangerous additives in food. Last week, California became the first state to take a major legal step in ridding food of cancer-causing additive ingredients. Gov Gavin Newsom signed the so-called ‘Skittles ban’ Saturday, which outlaws four popular additives that have beenContinue reading “California ‘Skittles ban’ prompts calls for US to outlaw other cancer-causing food additives that are illegal in Europe”
First-of-its-kind study uses real data to map drives to abortion clinics after Roe vs. Wade reversal, highlighting limited access
A little over a year after the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, eliminating federal protections for abortions, nearly a quarter of women have no access to an abortion facility within 90 minutes, putting their lives at risk. And researchers predict that number could almost double if additional abortion bills being considered in states areContinue reading “First-of-its-kind study uses real data to map drives to abortion clinics after Roe vs. Wade reversal, highlighting limited access”
What’s the risk of a mass shooting at your child’s school? Iowa State University develops formula that gives prediction for states
Law enforcement officials and leaders may now be able to predict and prepare for mass shootings in places like schools and bars across the United States. While the risk of a mass shooting is low nationwide, researchers estimate as many as 722 incidents could occur in one year, with some states, such as California, and locations,Continue reading “What’s the risk of a mass shooting at your child’s school? Iowa State University develops formula that gives prediction for states”
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