Tag: Health risks
Drinking alcohol before sleeping on a plane could be dangerous New Title: Risks of Drinking...
Travelers should think twice before having a glass of wine on a flight and then falling asleep. A recent study published in Thorax found...
FDA Investigates Hospitalizations Linked to Mushroom-Infused Chocolate BarsMicrodosing Mushroom Chocolate Bars Hospitalizations Investigation
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to the public regarding mushroom-infused chocolate bars that have led to some individuals being...
Children swimming in Virginia lake hospitalized after E. coli, gastrointestinal illnessesTitle: How to Stay...
Health officials in Virginia are currently investigating a wave of severe gastrointestinal illnesses that have been reported in children following a visit to a...
Tiger mosquitoes blamed for spread of dengue fever Tiger Mosquitoes Spread Dengue Fever: Invasive Species...
As dengue fever continues to spread throughout Europe, experts are blaming an invasive mosquito species as the culprit. Known as "tiger mosquitoes," the insects...
How to protect yourself against the life-threatening bacterial disease on the rise in Toronto...
Protect Yourself from Rising Cases of Invasive Meningococcal Disease in TorontoToronto Public Health has reported a disturbing increase in cases of invasive meningococcal disease...
The world agreed to ban this dangerous pollutant — and it’s working
The Success of Global Efforts to Ban Harmful Pollutants
For the first time, researchers have observed a significant decrease in the levels of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)...
Cannabis use among seniors rising — and so are related ER visits | CBC...
Cannabis Use Among Seniors on the Rise, Leading to Increase in ER VisitsSeniors across Canada are increasingly turning to cannabis for recreational or medicinal...