America’s abysmal life expectancy laid bare: US lifespan crashes to just 76 years – the lowest level since 1996 – which is worse than China, Colombia and Estonia

Life expectancy in the US is now among the worst of any developed nation, according to a damning global report. An American born today can expect to live to a little over 76 – a nearly 30-year low – which is lower than countries like crime-ridden Colombia, Estonia and China.  The 2023 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) report comparedContinue reading “America’s abysmal life expectancy laid bare: US lifespan crashes to just 76 years – the lowest level since 1996 – which is worse than China, Colombia and Estonia”

CDC warns 270,000 children entered kindergarten unvaccinated last year as anti-vax reached ‘record’ high

More than a quarter million kindergartners are entering school without their recommended childhood vaccines – and the number of kids with vaccine exemptions has hit a high. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows national coverage for all vaccines remained near 93 percent – falling short of the 95 percent recorded in the pre-pandemicContinue reading “CDC warns 270,000 children entered kindergarten unvaccinated last year as anti-vax reached ‘record’ high”

Rates of syphilis in babies have risen 10-FOLD in past decade to record high, according to ‘dire’ CDC report

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”

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”