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Italy has reversed a new law that sees mandatory vaccination for school entry. Italy’s Five Star Movement and the League have helped sway the Italian upper house into overturning mandatory vaccinations legislation. This is in spite of a drastic rise of measles outbreaks in recent times. According to The Independent, Italy’s upper house voted to […]
TUESDAY, Aug. 7, 2018 — Photo-editing tools that make people look more perfect online than in real life may be a health threat, medical experts warn. The tidal wave of altered photos on social media is changing perceptions of beauty. And that can trigger a preoccupation with appearance that leads to risky efforts to hide […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is now allowing companies to use one of the most dangerous construction-related carcinogens on a case-by-case basis, reports The Architect’s Newspaper. The new rule, known as a SNUR (Significant New Use Rule), was authorized on June 1. Environmental advocates claim that the new rule allows chemical companies deciding power when […]
Lately, more and more scientists are becoming interested in insects. They, as well as nutrition-curious people, are asking whether we might be missing a trick by not enriching our diets with a handful of ants, or a cricket or two. A study published earlier this year found that insects are no harder to digest than […]
Tianeptine, an unapproved drug meant to treat depression, is causing opioid-like highs — and poisonings. While overdoses and serotonin syndrome can cause serious problems in those who take antidepressants, an unapproved antidepressant is causing an alarmingly high number of calls to poison control centers in the United States. The drug, a medication called tianeptine, is […]
Just when you thought it was safe to eat salad again, there's news that more salad products may be contaminated — this time, with a parasite called Cyclospora. This week, federal officials warned consumers not to eat certain salad and wrap products sold at certain stores, including Kroger, Trader Joe's and Walgreens, according to CNN, because […]
We were lucky enough to attend the launch of Good American’s new activewear line today, and it was seriously fierce (check out our Facebook Live video below). To kick off the event, there was a step dance performance (the dancers were clad in the newest pieces from the collection, which made us covet everything). But the icing on the cake […]
Women are urged by the FDA not to get ‘vaginal rejuvenation’ procedures after instances of increased pain afterwards Some women experiencing incontinence or post-menopausal painful sex have been turning to “vaginal rejuvenation” treatments in an effort to alleviate their symptoms. However, a new warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suggested women stay […]
Greg Manteufel, 48, was in good health until last month, according to Fox News, when he contracted a blood infection from his dog that resulted in having all four limbs amputated. Manteufel, a resident of West Bend, Wisconsin, arrived in his local emergency room with what he assumed was the case of the flu. Testing […]
Alan Alda is speaking publicly about his battle with Parkinson’s disease for the first time. Appearing on CBS This Morning, Tuesday, the actor — widely known for his leading role of Hawkeye Pierce on M*A*S*H — revealed he was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder three and a half years ago. But despite the daily challenges, it hasn’t stopped him from living his […]