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Declining Marine Populations Threaten Human Food Security
In the last 40 years, certain fish populations have decreased by almost 75 percent. Many of these species are essential to the human food chain.New research shows that tuna and mackerel are subject to a "catastrophic" decline. The study cites problems ...
FDA Bans Four Cigarette Brands From Shelves
The FDA, recently tightening its regulatory grip on cigarette manufactures, banned the sale of four kinds of cigarettes on Sept. 15.Manufactured by R.J. Reynolds, the banned brands include Camel Crush Bold, Pall Mall Deep Set Recessed Filter, Pall Mall...
An Antibiotic Scorecard For Your Favorite Fast Food Joints
The 25 largest fast food chains in the United States are getting schooled -- not surprisingly, the report card doesn't look so good.The meat sold by the nation's major fast food providers has been analyzed for its antibiotic content. The scorecard expo...
CEO Raises Price Of Antiparasitic Drug To $750 Per Pill
The high cost of pharmaceuticals is a widespread issue in the United States. Pharmaceutical price-gouging is something that presidential candidates are trying to combat, but the seriousness of the problem wasn't as clear until the cost of a life-saving dru...
U.S. Children Poisoned From Drinking Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer is innovative. It's a quick and easy way to keep germs at bay. But if ingested by children, the disinfectant can be very dangerous.Since 2010, poison control centers report a 400 percent increase in the amount of children aged 12 and und...
Census Confirms A Declining Number Of Uninsured Americans
The annual health insurance report was released last week, confirming the prediction that the number of uninsured people living in the United States had declined.The report, released by the U.S. Census Bureau, generally matched other insurance-related ...
Alzheimer’s May Be Transmitted Through Medical Procedures
Alzheimer's may be transmitted through certain medical procedures and surgeries, according to a new study from British researchers.The study focuses on the possibility that treatments introducing the human growth hormone, an active ingredient in a numb...
E-Cigarettes Might Be A Gateway To Traditional Cigarettes
Vaping is a relatively new fad, and researchers all over the world are trying to figure out how it will impact the population.Because so many scientists are gathering data on vaping, the studies often conflict. Some support e-cigarettes as smoking cess...
Major Causes Of Premature Death Worldwide
A 23-year study shows that smoking, high blood pressure and poor diet are major causes of premature death in the U.S.The Australian study illustrates global trends related to changing risk factors that lead to early death. Identifying these factors can...