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America’s Neighborhoods with the Most Elevated Concentrations of Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Detected in Drinking Water

June 24, 2023

These cities and counties have recorded the highest levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in their drinking water. This issue was brought to light through a series of lawsuits against manufacturing giant 3M, which recently settled these landmark cases that accused the company of contributing to the problem. Per- and polyFluorinated Substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals …

Shedding Light on the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: These Sponsors Take the Spotlight

June 23, 2023

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is an esteemed nonprofit organization with a mission to cure blood cancers and offer support to patients and their loved ones. A cancer diagnosis can be the darkest moment in one’s life, but LLS brings together nearly 1 million people across the country to bring light to this darkness. …

Woman Credits Her Dog as a ‘Little Lifesaver’ for Assisting in the Early Detection of Her Breast Cancer

June 22, 2023

Breast cancer is a prevalent and deadly disease, with over 55,000 new cases and 11,500 deaths among women in the UK each year. In the US, it affects 266,000 individuals annually, leading to 40,000 fatalities. However, what exactly causes breast cancer and how can it be effectively treated? Breast cancer originates from cancerous cells that …

New Instagram ad scam prompts warning

June 21, 2023

A video advertisement gaining traction on Instagram and YouTube has experts alarmed as it has reportedly conned numerous individuals out of substantial amounts of money. The emotionally charged one-minute clip features an eight-year-old boy named Semion, who, speaking in Russian, pleads for financial assistance to cover the cost of his lung cancer treatment. This video …

In Health Update, Tennis Icon Martina Navratilova Triumphs Over Cancer.

June 21, 2023

Tennis icon Martina Navratilova delighted her followers on Monday by sharing some uplifting news. In a tweet, the 66-year-old announced that she had received a clean bill of health after undergoing tests at Sloan Kettering. She expressed her gratitude to the medical professionals who had supported her throughout her treatment and used the hashtags #byebyecancer …

Woman Divorces Husband Amidst His Cancer Battle Without Any Regrets

June 20, 2023

Yana Fry, a life coach originally from Russia but now residing in Singapore, recently shared her story of divorcing her husband while he was battling testicular cancer. Despite the disapproval she faced from society, Yana has no regrets about her decision. Yana married her husband at a young age of 22 and believes she rushed …

Do you belong to the 20% of adults with fatty liver disease? Many affected individuals remain unaware.

June 20, 2023

Jules Hutton was taken aback when a routine ultrasound revealed a troublesome accumulation of fat in her liver. “I was completely unaware that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) even existed,” recalls Jules, a 51-year-old online print designer from Warrington, Cheshire. “The sonographer informed me that NAFLD can progress to cirrhosis and potentially lead to liver …

What Do Experts Say About the Potential Health Risks of Talc in Makeup?

June 19, 2023

Beauty products are often filled with unfamiliar and hard-to-pronounce ingredients. However, the rise of clean beauty has led to increased concern about potentially harmful chemicals like parabens, phthalates, and talc. The use of talc in makeup has especially come under scrutiny due to its potential connection to cancer-causing asbestos and other health issues, as explored …

Masterchef Star Jock Zonfrillo Denounces ‘False and Repugnant Rumor’ of His Death

June 19, 2023

Anti-vaccine trolls have faced criticism for exploiting the tragic death of Jock Zonfrillo to spread false claims that he died from the Covid-19 vaccine. Conspiracy theorists wasted no time in asserting that the vaccine was responsible for the death of the popular chef shortly after his passing on May 1. However, it has been confirmed …

Health firm incorrectly informed hundreds of individuals of potential cancer diagnosis

June 19, 2023

A biotechnology company, Grail, known for selling a groundbreaking blood test priced at $949 to detect various types of cancer, recently made an error by falsely informing about 400 customers that they may have the disease. In a statement to CBS MoneyWatch, a spokesperson for Grail admitted that the company mistakenly sent a form letter …