Fluorine is a common natural element found in water, soil, rocks and food. Fluoride has also been a cornerstone of dentistry for the past several decades public healthdue to its anti-caries properties. Water fluoridation is a population-based program in which a precise, compact amount of fluoride is added to public drinking water systems. Water fluoridation […]
The Biden administration unveiled the proposal on Wednesday lowering nicotine levels in cigarettes, a last-minute implementation of a plan that could significantly reduce cancer rates nationwide and extend the lives of millions of cigarette smokers. If finalized, proposal would require cigarette manufacturers to significantly reduce the levels of nicotine in their products to make smoking […]
I was never a good swimmer. I mean, I can swim. But what I do in the pool is more like a fight for survival than training – especially after the first few laps. My legs are too long, my stroke is uneven, and I’m constantly struggling to breathe properly. It’s not fun, which is […]
Average American drink three cups of coffee a day— that’s over 1,000 cups a year and 10,000 per decade. Considering the huge amount of coffee we consume, it’s worth knowing exactly what’s in your cup and drinking it in a satisfying sip. †No detection or below detectable limits. mindbodygreen’s Pure Coffee+ undergoes comprehensive, independent laboratory […]
Millions of people across Los Angeles are at risk of inhaling smoke from wildfires burning their homes and vehicles. Fires that occurred in January 2025 burned thousands of buildingstogether with the building materials, furniture, paints, plastics and electronics they contain. When materials like these burn, they can release toxic chemicals that can harm people breathing […]
Maricruz Salgado controlled her diabetes. Thanks to a federal program that allowed clinics serving indigent people to buy medications at greatly reduced prices, she was able to pay just under $75 every three months for all five diabetes medications. But in July, prices for three of these drugs shot up. Ms. Salgado, who does not […]
Humanity the oldest epic it is a doomed pursuit of immortality: About four thousand years ago, the Sumerians told of a Mesopotamian king named Gilgamesh who set out in search of eternal life and briefly found a youth-restoring plant, only to lose it on his way home. As the story goes, two thousand years later, […]
If you have already experienced pain when using a cup, it may be due to a high cervix. Throughout the day, reusable cups rise due to muscle contractions and physical movement. This may cause the cup to rise too high, sending your body into fight or flight mode. “You know you can’t lose it, but […]
Last week, the social media giant The meta announced big changes to content moderation practices. This includes ending the fact-checking program, starting in the United States. Meta platforms – including Facebook, Instagram and Threads – will no longer employ human fact-checkers and moderation teams, instead relying on a user-sourced “community notes” model. This is a […]
While Kennedy’s concept of regenerative farms may be novel, the concept dates back almost a century. In 1935 the government opened Drug farm in the United States IN LexingtonKy., for addiction research and treatment. Residents have been involved over the years Chet Baker AND William S. Burroughs (who portrayed the institution in his novel “Junkie: […]