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Sodas could be contributing to aging
Sodas could be contributing to aging A new study revealed that soft drinks could be playing a large role in the aging process due to the fact they encourage cell death. The study was completed by researchers at the University of California in San Francisco. Researchers found that soda consumption can decrease lifespan by up…
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Number of ER visits related to synthetic pot more than doubles
Number of ER visits related to synthetic pot more than doubles Synthetic pot, also known as “K2” or “Spice” has become a growing public health risk. The number of visits to the emergency room has more than doubled in the past few years in the United States. Although the drug is considered safe and legal…
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Dietary supplements send thousands to the ER
Dietary supplements send thousands to the ER Although often promoted or thought of as harmless, multivitamins, diet pills, supplements and energy boosters are sending thousands to emergency rooms every year. New England Journal of Medicine recently released a study, the first study of its kind, revealing that 23,000 people end up in the emergency room…
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GoGo SqueeZ Applesauce Recalled over Mold Concerns
GoGo SqueeZ Applesauce Recalled over Mold Concerns GoGo squeeZ is recalling its applesauce after mold was detected in the pouches. Before you pack your lunches this week, you may want to double check the dates on your applesauce packages. GoGo squeeZ is recalling products with “Best Before Dates” between 6/30/2016 and 7/26/2016. The date will…
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CPSC may ban toxic flame retardants in household products
CPSC may ban toxic flame retardants in household products The Consumer Product Safety Commission is seeking to ban chemically related flame retardants from children’s products, furniture, mattresses and household electronics. Although the agency’s job is usually to enforce recalls of defective products, the chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission wants to start forcing toxic…
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Bottled Water Recalled for E. Coli Concerns
Bottled Water Recalled for E. Coli Concerns Niagara Bottling is recalling some of its bottled water for possible E. Coli contamination. Niagara Bottling, based in Ontario, is voluntarily recalling bottles of water from its Pennsylvania facilities that were manufactured between June 10 and June 18 for possible E. Coli contamination. The company has not released…
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Smoked salmon recalled over listeria
Smoked salmon recalled over listeria Santa Barbara Smokehouse is recalling almost all of its varieties of smoked salmon due to a possible listeria contamination. A voluntary recall was issued by the company for all of its smoked salmon except its Hot Smoked Salmon, made from March 1 through April 8, 2015. The recalled products were…
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Safety Tips on Treadmills
Safety Tips on Treadmills Danger is not something often associated with the gym, but any sort of work out equipment poses safety risk. In May 2015, Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey, went to the gym for a workout while on vacation with his family. While on the treadmill, Goldberg fell and cracked his head open.…
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Your Smartphone Could Be Causing You Sleep Disorders
Sleep Disorders From Smartphones If waking up was hard for you this morning, your smartphone might be the one to blame. Emory Sleep Disorders Laboratory, Medical Director, Dr. David Schulman, reported that using your device right before you go to bed may make it harder to fall asleep. Checking your email, Facebook, Instagram, and other social networks makes…
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How to Protect Yourself from Deadly Listeria
Listeria Being the third leading cause of death from food poisoning and infecting nearly 1600 people every year, Listeria should be raising your eyebrow. At least 90% of people who get Listeria infections are pregnant women and their newborns, people 65 years or older, or people with weak immune systems. Listeria is a bacteria that…
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