Counterfeit Botox found in California. Here's how to spot fake products and report them
Counterfeit versions of Botox have been found in multiple states, posing serious health risks, leading to hospitalizations and other severe reactions. [ more ]
Subway stations on the East Coast, particularly New York, exhibit high levels of particulate matter during rush hours, posing serious health risks. [ more ]
How Some Common Medications Can Make People More Vulnerable to Heat
Rising temperatures are worsening the risks of heat-related illnesses, especially for those relying on certain medications like antipsychotics. [ more ]
The human cost of climate-related disasters is acutely undercounted, new study says
Major weather events like hurricanes can lead to increased emergency hospital admissions and deaths for days and weeks after the storm.
Health risks for patients affected by hurricanes can persist well beyond the storm's passage, leading to issues like mold exposure and medication shortages. [ more ]
Walnuts sold at Whole Foods and other grocers recalled after E. coli outbreak sickens 12
A California company is recalling walnuts due to E. coli outbreak affecting 12 people in 19 states, highlighting the importance of food safety measures. [ more ]
California moves closer to requiring new pollutant-warning labels for gas stoves
California could require gas stoves to carry warning labels about pollutants linked to respiratory illnesses, affecting new stoves after 2024/2025. [ more ]
Pharmaceutical companies prioritize weight-loss drugs over insulin production, leading to shortages and potential health risks for diabetes patients. [ more ]
What Is Pasteurization, and How Does It Keep Milk Safe?
Consuming pasteurized milk is safe, while raw milk poses health risks due to potential contamination with harmful pathogens like H5N1 avian flu virus and listeria monocytogenes. [ more ]
Africa's fight against urban air pollution DW 04/06/2024
Pollution in Cameroon's capital poses health risks like cardiovascular diseases and cancer
Efforts to monitor air quality in Africa involve innovative, cost-effective technologies with potential limitations on identifying pollution sources [ more ]
Frequent Flyer: Rethinking Companies Business Travel Approach
Business travel is back with increased budgets post-pandemic. Companies need wellness programs to address physical, emotional, and mental impacts on travelers. [ more ]
New government heat risk tool changes the color of the worst level to magenta
A new magenta color-coded heat warning system alerts Americans to the most dangerous heat conditions, providing detailed risk categories and thresholds for better preparedness. [ more ]
When red-hot isn't enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level
A new color-coded heat warning system includes magenta as the most extreme category, addressing health risks and providing a seven-day forecast for dangerous heat waves. [ more ]
A New Jersey doctor's office notice not proof of COVID-19 vaccines' danger to young athletes - Poynter
A doctor's office notice in New Jersey sparked concerns about COVID-19 vaccines and student athletes, but scientific studies show no link between vaccinations and increased risk of cardiac arrest. [ more ]
What Chemicals Are Covered by EPA's New Drinking Water Rule?
The U.S. EPA has announced limits on PFAS chemicals in drinking water, giving suppliers three years to test for and two years to remove these persistent substances. [ more ]