Mom convicted of killing son, 5, by poisoning him with salt A woman who blogged for years about her son's constant health woes was convicted Monday of poisoning him to death by force-feeding heavy concentrations of sodium through his stomach tube. More
UN Says Eating Insects Will Solve World Hunger, Global Warming, Pollution, and Create Jobs The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the U.N., they come with appetizing side benefits: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and livestock pollution, creating jobs in developing countries and feeding the millions of hungry people in the world. More
Whole Foods mixes up chicken, vegan salads Whole Foods Market Inc. said Thursday that labels on a chicken salad and those on a vegan version of the salad were reversed at some of its cold food bars in the Northeast. More
Most people aren't meeting exercise guidelines Most adults in the USA aren't meeting the federal physical activity recommendations for both aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity, according to government statistics out today. About 79% of adults don't meet the physical activity guidelines that advise getting at least 2½ hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking, or one hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as jogging. More
US suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged Health officials say suicides among middle-aged Americans climbed at a startling rate over the past decade, a period that included the recession. Overall, the suicide rate for the age group jumped 28 percent from 1999 to 2010. And among whites, it shot up 40 percent.... More
Toxic legacy of uranium mines on Navajo Nation confronts Interior nominee Deb Haaland If confirmed, Haaland will be the first Native American Cabinet secretary. Can she finally help shield indigenous people from the hundreds of inactive yet still toxic uranium mines that have been ... 02/23/2021 - 2:42 pm | View Link
Help on the way against cancer-causing pesticides The board says it is reviewing evidence linking pesticides containing diuron and chloronthalonil to cancer with the aim of banning them ... 02/21/2021 - 9:00 am | View Link
Texans Are on the Hunt for Food and Clean Water After Storm There have been at least 58 deaths linked to the brutal conditions, according to The Associated Press, with the causes including carbon monoxide poisoning, car accidents, drownings, house fires ... 02/19/2021 - 3:31 am | View Link
Power restored to 2 million homes in Texas, but nearly half of state still told to boil water Power was restored to nearly 2 million homes in Texas over the past day, officials said Thursday, but hundreds of thousands of residents remain without electricity and nearly half the state has been ... 02/18/2021 - 1:26 am | View Link
Aggressive Cancer in Sea Lions Linked to Ocean Pollution and Herpesvirus Precursor, Implications for Human Health California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) are experiencing high rates of urogenital carcinoma (UGC) cancer incidences from the combined effect of toxic “legacy” pesticides like DDT and the viral ... 02/12/2021 - 7:29 pm | View Link
Despite COVID-19 vaccinations, CDC warns U. S. is 'not out of the woods' Fox BusinessAll our recent progress with Covid-19 could be wiped out by variants, CDC director says. 'Please stay strong' CNN CDC Director Warns Americans to Remain Vigilant as Third Vaccine Rolled Out Bloomberg Quicktake: NowCDC Director Warns Latest COVID-19 Data Could Spell Trouble For The US HuffPostCDC director warns "now is not the time" to lift COVID restrictions AxiosView Full Coverage on Google News
Neanderthals Listened to the World Much Like Us The New York TimesNeanderthals could hear and make the same sounds as humans, new research suggests CNN In a Momentous Discovery, Scientists Show Neanderthals Could Produce Human-Like Speech ScienceAlertNew Research Shows Neanderthals Had the Capacity to Perceive and Produce Human Speech SciTechDailyNeanderthal ears were tuned to hear speech just like modern humans New Scientist NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
3 health care providers join Utah's COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan ahead of state's expected allotment rise KSL.comCOVID-19 vaccine appointments available Utahns 16 and older with certain health conditions FOX 13 News Utah257 more COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths reported Monday in Utah KSL.comAs more vaccines roll out, it requires more helping hands and locations ABC 4Utah lawmakers push bills on COVID-19 restrictions FOX 13 News UtahView Full Coverage on Google News
A Covid Vaccine Side Effect, Enlarged Lymph Nodes, Can Be Mistaken for Cancer The New York TimesConnect the Dots: COVID-19 tech & cancer WBIR Channel 10COVID Vaccine Side Effect of Swollen Lymph Nodes Can Be Mistaken for Cancer PEOPLEVaccine may impact mammogram results FOX 4 NowCOVID-19 vaccine side effect causing false positive cancer screenings KHOU.comView Full Coverage on Google News