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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Thousands of homes at risk of damp and mould over botched insulation, minister says

Tens of thousands of homes fitted with wall insulation under a popular scheme could cause serious health issues as the government warns of systemic installation failures.
Renovation
fromWIRED
1 day ago

What You Should Know About Fiberglass and Chemicals in Flame Retardant Mattresses

Fiberglass has been the fire barrier of choice for many a mattress for a long time. You can usually find it in one of two places: the mattress cover, or a thin internal sleeve that's usually called a "fire sock." Fiberglass is very good as a flame retardant since it won't burn and has an extremely high melting point, 2,237 degrees Fahrenheit. It's a cheap material that's easy to integrate into a mattress.
Cooking
#food-safety
#climate-change
#obesity
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Food & drink

Modern Morals: My daughter feeds her kids so much junk food and crap - how can I talk to her about it?

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Food & drink

Modern Morals: My daughter feeds her kids so much junk food and crap - how can I talk to her about it?

fromsilive
2 days ago

N.Y. weather: Heat Wave intensifies as Staten Island braces for dangerous temperatures

A dangerous heat wave is about to grip Staten Island, with temperatures possibly exceeding 100 degrees. Extreme conditions pose significant health risks to residents.
New York City
#personal-care
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
US news

Many beauty products have toxic ingredients. Newly proposed bills could change that

Many personal care products in the U.S. contain toxic ingredients with little federal oversight.
fromMail Online
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

Microbiologist reveals how often you should clean your bath towels

Towels should be laundered after two uses to maintain hygiene.
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Popular Sugar Substitute Marketed to Diabetics Linked to Stroke, Heart Attack, Brain Cell Damage

Erythritol, a sugar substitute found in products marketed for diabetics, may increase the risk of stroke and heart attack due to its harmful effects on brain cells.
Health
fromHomebuilding
4 days ago

Does my house need rewiring? 7 signs that it could be time to call in an electrician

A home with old or faulty wiring can be a serious health and fire risk. It can lead to electrocution, short-circuiting of appliances and cause sockets to buzz and eventually burn.
Renovation
#pest-control
fromSFGATE
4 days ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Bat Season Is Here: What Homeowners Need To Know About Keeping Them Out

fromSFGATE
4 days ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Bat Season Is Here: What Homeowners Need To Know About Keeping Them Out

#botulism
#social-isolation
fromCbsnews
6 days ago
Public health

Key programs for older adults who struggle with social isolation could be at risk from Trump's "big, beautiful bill"

fromCbsnews
6 days ago
Public health

Key programs for older adults who struggle with social isolation could be at risk from Trump's "big, beautiful bill"

fromNatural Health News
6 days ago
Alternative medicine

Omega-6 Linoleic Acid in Our Food System

Linoleic acid is a dangerous polyunsaturated fat in modern diets that disrupts metabolism and induces long-term health issues.
#pollution
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Gen Z and Millennials Prefer Cannabis Edibles and THC Drinks

Studies reveal that past-year cannabis use among secondary-school students fell to record lows in 2024, with 26% for 12th graders, 16% for 10th graders, and 7% for 8th graders.
Public health
fromMD Anderson Cancer Center
1 week ago

Is BMI the best body weight calculator?

BMI can be a helpful tool due to how inexpensive and accessible it is. Aside from a scale, all you need to calculate your BMI is a calculator or online tool. However, while BMI is a quick way to determine your weight classification, it might not be the best choice for everyone.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Some gut microbes can absorb and help expel forever chemicals' from the body, research shows

Certain kinds of gut microbes absorb toxic Pfas forever chemicals and help expel them from the body via feces. This research shows microbes can remove up to 75% of some Pfas from the gut.
Public health
#nutrition
fromNatural Health News
1 week ago
Alternative medicine

Ultraprocessed Foods Dominate the US Diet and Drive Chronic Disease

Ultraprocessed foods pose significant health risks and dominate consumer purchases in the United States.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Food & drink

Scientists Find that Hosing Glizzies Is Basically a Death Sentence

Processed foods, including hot dogs, have no safe consumption level and are linked to chronic diseases.
fromwww.bournemouthecho.co.uk
1 week ago

Amazon, Sainsbury's, Lidl and Asda recalls - 'stop using them immediately'

The first is an updated alert, issued by the FSA for Orgenism Eggshell Membrane Capsules, because Salmonella has been found in the product.
Miscellaneous
#vaping
#heat-advisory
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Scientists warn this item is 40 TIMES filthier than a public toilet

A new study discovered that suitcase wheels carry up to 40 times more bacteria than an average toilet seat, making them the most contaminated everyday items we touch while travelling.
Travel
#skin-cancer
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Health

Stay Well: Is it OK to use a sunbed occasionally and does a 'base tan' prepare you for a sun holiday?

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Health

Stay Well: Is it OK to use a sunbed occasionally and does a 'base tan' prepare you for a sun holiday?

fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Woman takes 10x dose of turmeric, gets hospitalized for liver damage

The acceptable daily dose for turmeric is about 204 mg per day for a 150-pound adult, while the woman was taking more than 10 times that amount.
Health
#microplastics
#public-health
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Ban on sunbeds now under consideration as new data shows they are being used by children as young as 10

A new report reveals that children as young as 10 are accessing tanning machines, prompting Ireland to potentially ban commercial sunbeds due to associated cancer risks.
Public health
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

ER Visits For Tick Bites Surge, CDC Confirms

Removing a tick can be challenging, but it is essential to do so carefully to minimize the risk of disease transmission. The proper method includes using fine-tipped tweezers, grasping the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible, and pulling upward with steady, even pressure.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Effects of Sexual Stealthing

Stealthing, the act of removing a condom without consent, can be seen as a form of sexual assault, violating trust and consent during sexual intercourse.
LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

You Should Absolutely Not Tweeze Or Wax Your Nose Hair And Here's Why

"While waxing doesn't necessarily weaken the immune system, it does breach the skin barrier by creating openings for bacteria to get into the deeper tissues, thus creating the opportunity for infection."
Health
#womens-health
#environmental-impact
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

The U.S. has millions of old gas and oil wells. Here's what it takes to plug them up

Old natural gas wells leak harmful chemicals, impacting health and environment.
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago
Science

Nanomaterials in Consumer Products: Miracle or Menace?

Nanomaterials, while having beneficial properties, pose potential health and environmental risks and remain largely unregulated.
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Surprising Reason Americans Are Still Struggling to Get Off the Couch

The average amount of time spent sedentary was on a steady decline until the pandemic, but now it remains at six hours daily, not budging since 2021.
Health
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

My Personal War on Plastic

"Data indicates that there are no health effects from the incidental ingestion of nonstick coating flakes," the company that produces Teflon says, noting that the government has deemed the cookware "safe for consumer use." Still, it warns people to turn their burners down and air vents up when they use their nonstick pans, and to avoid preheating them empty.
Food & drink
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Factors influencing reducing sedentary time in home office employees - Scientific Reports

Employees desire autonomy in deciding how and when to reduce sedentary behaviors while working from home. They seek organizational support for these initiatives and want to incorporate social interactions into their routines.
Health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Get ready, Toronto: forecast calls for a sweltering weekend | CBC News

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the city of Toronto this weekend. Expect daytime highs of 31 to 33 C, although it may feel closer to 40 with the humidex.
Canada news
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

The No. 1 Thing Pediatricians Don't Let Their Kids Do on July 4th

"As a pediatric emergency medicine physician and parent to three small children, firework safety is paramount, and I would never let my own children play with or assist with fireworks," Dr. Tyler Rainer, a pediatric emergency doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, tells TODAY.com.
Public health
#environmental-concerns
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Romford man, 39, found dead in flat after years of alcohol misuse, court hears

The cause of death for Christopher Sedgewick was determined to be acute alcohol toxicity against a background of alcohol-related fatty liver disease, likely from chronic alcohol misuse.
Public health
fromNatural Health News
3 weeks ago

Salt lamps: A natural solution for cleaner indoor air

Indoor air pollution can be more toxic than outdoor air, contributing to respiratory illnesses, heart disease and cancer.
Alternative medicine
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Riskier to know - or not to know - you're predisposed to a disease? - Harvard Gazette

Genomics is sort of the tip of the spear, because you can actually profile some of the vulnerabilities that a child will have for their entire lifetime at the moment of birth through their DNA.
Health
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

Are AirPods Bad For You? What Science Says About The "Mini Microwave" Myth

"Stop wearing your AirPods. It truly is like wearing a mini microwave centimeters from your brain... the same frequency in this AirPod is the same frequency in a microwave."
Health
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Hidden two-letter code reveals if your plastic containers are toxic

Polypropylene (PP) is widely used in takeout containers and food storage. It is heat-resistant, BPA-free, and generally microwave-safe, making it one of the safest plastics for reuse.
Health
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
3 weeks ago

'Hardworking' dad is latest in same family killed by asbestos exposure

At that time, the dangers of asbestos were not widely known, Mr Nutt said. He was not provided with any safety equipment.
Public health
fromNature
3 weeks ago

How fast is your brain ageing? Ordinary scans reveal the pace

Imaging offers unique, direct insights into the brain's structural ageing, providing information that blood-based or molecular biomarkers alone can't capture.
Science
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Letters to Sports: They need to turn it down at Dodger Stadium

I'm sure they could turn it down to safer decibel levels and everyone will still have a good time.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

How to stay safe at festivals this summer

"Most risks can be avoided by taking simple steps to help protect yourself, remembering to keep yourself cool and avoid excess alcohol can help keep you safe during periods of hot weather."
Health
fromNatural Health News
3 weeks ago

Peer-reviewed research reveals HORRIFIC HEALTH OUTCOMES from the HPV vaccine, including autonomic dysfunction, menstrual irregularities (POTS) and death

The research analyzed insurance claims from over 78,000 young women, revealing a 23% increased risk of autonomic dysfunction and a 30% higher likelihood of menstrual irregularities post-vaccination.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Health alerts come into force ahead of second heatwave

"Health services and the population are at risk due to heat alerts across most of England, forecasted temperatures could reach the hottest day of the year."
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Brain injuries hearing: no safe number of times' a footballer can head the ball

We are saying there is no safe number of times a player can head the ball.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromNatural Health News
3 weeks ago

Having a Disrupted Body Clock Increases Your Risk of Early Death

Circadian Syndrome, a cluster of metabolic, emotional, and sleep-related problems from disrupted internal clocks, significantly increases the risk of early death among older adults.
Alternative medicine
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