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As Another Hurricane Targets Florida, Experts Warn of Carbon Monoxide Dangers
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 – Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall in the United States Wednesday. Idalia was forecast to be a powerful Category 3 storm by the time it reaches Florida's Big...
As Another Hurricane Targets Florida, Experts Warn of Carbon Monoxide Dangers
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 – Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall in the United States Wednesday. Idalia was forecast to be a powerful Category 3 storm by the time it reaches Florida's Big...
Are Cannabis-Based Medicines Safe for Children With Cancer?
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 – Nineteen scientific studies have failed to answer a big question: Are cannabis-containing products safe or effective for kids with cancer? A new analysis of the studies found...
It Only Takes a Bite of a Marijuana Edible to Send a Child to the Hospital
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 – Brightly colored "edibles" can be tempting for young kids and are more widely available now that many U.S. states have legalized cannabis for recreational and medical use....
THC Dose Predicts Severe, Prolonged Toxicity in Children Younger Than 6 Years
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 – For children younger than 6 years, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) dose is a significant predictor of severe and prolonged toxicity, according to a study published online Aug. 28...
'Eco-Friendly' Paper Straws Contain Harmful PFAS Chemicals
FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 – Paper straws, meant to be an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, may not be better for the environment, a new study concludes, warning that they also contain “forever c...
Taking Kratom Claimed Her Son's Life. Now She and Others Are Warning of the Dangers
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 – J.D. Butler was planning a future with his girlfriend at his favorite New York City restaurant when that future came to a sudden, crushing halt. “They were planning on when s...
$11 Million Awarded to Family of Woman Who Died After Taking Kratom
TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 – The family of a mother of four who collapsed and died while cooking breakfast has been awarded $11 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. The cause of death for Krystal T...
Prevalence of Endometriosis Increased With Cadmium Exposure
MONDAY, July 31, 2023 – Cadmium exposure is associated with increased prevalence of endometriosis, according to a study published online July 24 in Human Reproduction. Mandy S. Hall, from the...
With Marijuana's Legalization, Cannabis Poisonings Are on the Rise
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 – In recent years, the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana has become the new normal across much of North America. The problem: New research finds that as...
Cannabis Poisoning Increased After Legalization, Especially in Children
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 – The legalization/decriminalization of medicinal or recreational cannabis is associated with an increase in cannabis poisonings, according to a review published online July...
High Cadmium Levels Linked to Endometriosis
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 – Women are more likely to develop endometriosis if they have elevated levels of cadmium in their system, a new study reports. Twice as many women with slightly or...
Quartz Countertops Are Damaging the Lungs of Installers: Study
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 – Workers making the most popular type of countertop sold in the United States are at risk for potentially deadly lung disease, a new study finds. The risk owes to the tiny...
WHO Agency Declares Aspartame a Possible Carcinogen
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 – In findings that are likely to fuel the debate over the safety of aspartame, one World Health Organization (WHO) agency announced Thursday that the artificial sweetener is a...
Cleanup After Ohio Train Derailment Released Dangerous Gases: Report
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 – The cleanup of industrial chemicals following a freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, early this year released high levels of some dangerous gases, including...
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