Pinterest will now give visitors accurate information about vaccines and their safety when they type in a relevant search term. In an update today, the company says it will now surface reliable information sourced from various scientific organizations whenever someone searches for vaccine-related terms, like “measles” or “vaccine safety.” Among the organizations whose information […]
US officials are hard at work trying to track down a chemical contaminant that is potentially behind a rash of lung illnesses connected to vaping. The Washington Post reported that while the investigation was ongoing, some state investigators had identified a potential lead: oil derived from vitamin E. Vitamin E can be found in […]
Although cannabis is a complex plant with more than 400 chemical entities, the weed industry has — for the most part — remained fixated on two particular cannabinoids: THC and cannabidiol (CBD). But other cannabinoids are starting to emerge into the spotlight. One of these so-called minor cannabinoids is cannabigerol (CBG), which is gaining attention for its […]
It’s well known that oranges are a great source of vitamin C and bananas have plenty of potassium. But did you know that eating blueberries can help reduce the risk of heart disease, lower your blood pressure, fight cancer and promote digestive health? Blueberries contain the highest level of antioxidants of all the fresh […]
It’s in breakfast cereals, gardens and garages, and it could be deadly. Glyphosate, a chemical that kills weeds, is the most widely used herbicide in the country. It is in over 750 products sold in the U.S., according to Oregon State University’s National Pesticide Information Center. While the chemical has been around for decades, people […]
Every parent wants to pack healthy snacks that will fuel their child’s brain and provide the nutrients they need to grow and flourish. But lack of time and creativity can sometimes thwart our best intentions, and we can find ourselves just throwing various “kid-friendly” options into those brightly colored lunchboxes. After all, we have to […]
The first person has died after being hospitalized from what appears to be an unknown lung illness linked to vaping. 193 people have been struck with similar symptoms between June 28th and today, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The pain has been especially acute in Illinois, where the […]
Whether the start of a new school year is right around the corner or already in full swing, the end of August is often the beginning of something else for some parents: an increased feeling of anxiety. According to Healthline.com, if you’re a mom who’s experiencing a little extra stress at the beginning of a […]
Whether the start of a new school year is right around the corner or already in full swing, the end of August is often the beginning of something else for some parents: an increased feeling of anxiety. According to Healthline.com, if you’re a mom who’s experiencing a little extra stress at the beginning of a […]
Whether the start of a new school year is right around the corner or already in full swing, the end of August is often the beginning of something else for some parents: an increased feeling of anxiety. According to Healthline.com, if you’re a mom who’s experiencing a little extra stress at the beginning of a […]