Wildfire season is already off to a record-breaking start, and experts are warning that smoke from the state’s biggest blazes may be as dangerous as the flames themselves. The Los Angeles Times reports that in 2020, smoke from California’s wildfires blanketed the state in ash, soot and thick, hazy skies for weeks, with some plumes […]
Although its mid-July, many school districts in several states are gearing up for the new school year. Unfortunately, the reality is that there’s still a global pandemic happening, and here in the U.S., the Delta variant is fueling a rise in cases among the unvaccinated — including children under the age of 12, who aren’t […]
That’s right, Fartlek Training. Women’s Health magazine reports that if formerly “manageable mileage” has become difficult, even when you’re properly fueld, hydrated, and rested, you might be experiencing a “runner’s burnout” of sorts, and need to shake up your training, says Bethany Welch, RRCA-certified run coach and co-founder of Sweat From Home. That’s where fartlek training […]
Johnson & Johnson is voluntarily recalling five of its sunscreen products after low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure, were found in samples. The company announced the recall Wednesday and advised consumers to stop using the products. The affected products, which were all “spray” sunscreens, i.e. sold in aerosol […]
Amid an uptick in coronavirus cases across the country, members of the White House COVID-19 response team on Friday warned that communities with low vaccination rates will continue to see a preventable rise in cases, hospitalizations and deaths from the disease. “This is becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the […]
Pfizer hopes to obtain U.S. approval for a third booster shot as the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to spread worldwide, according to Reuters. Mikael Dolsten, the company’s Chief Scientific Officer, said the vaccine’s effectiveness tends to decline after six months as antibodies begin to wane. Hence, Pfizer suggests administering a third shot […]
Researchers have identified five undervaccinated areas in the United States where COVID-19 cases have been surging, as experts warn about the growing threat from the highly contagious Delta variant. An analysis by researchers from Georgetown University identified 30 clusters across the country that have low vaccination rates compared to their population sizes. Within those clusters, […]
AP reports that Tyson Foods is recalling almost 4500 tons (4082.33 metric tonnes) of ready-to-eat chicken products after finding the products may be tainted with listeria bacteria, federal officials announced July 8th. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall a month after two consumers reported falling ill with listeriosis. Further investigation revealed one death […]
The Japanesse new agency Kyodo reports that following a state of emergency declared just last week due to rapidly rising Covid, Olympic Minister Tamayo Murakawa has stated fans have been banned from the pandemic-postponed Tokyo Olympics which will open in less than two weeks. The ban was announced by the International Olympic Committee and Japanese […]
The 74 reports that youth vape and e-cigarette use has dropped precipitously during the pandemic, according to a recent study published in JAMA — reversing a years-long explosion in teen use. “About two-thirds of [adolescent and young adult] e-cigarette users were either quitting or cutting back,” states Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, co-author of the study and a […]