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The Effects Of Undergoing Cancer Treatment While Pregnant
Cancer treatments are taxing on the body, and it seems like it would be nearly impossible to grow and nurture a life while receiving weekly doses of chemotherapy.
Deciding how to deal with a cancer diagnosis while pregnant is one of the most difficult choic...
Shell Puts An End To Alaskan Oil Chase
Multinational oil and gas provider Royal Dutch Shell plans to stop hunting for new sources of oil in Alaskan waters. After a failed attempt that cost the company billions of dollars, Shell will no longer search for spots to set up Arctic drilling.As us...
Textile And Plastic Pollution Found Inside Pacific Seafood
An investigation into the quality of fish in California and Indonesia has shown that prominent species in the seafood chain are contaminated with plastic and textile fibers.Researchers analyzed the contents of two fish markets and found human-derived d...
First Women’s Libido Pill Available Soon
Sexual dysfunction isn't just a man's problem. Lots of ladies deal with a low libido.Medical professionals and gender equality advocates are making sure the female sex life is finally being addressed. Addyi, a pink pill created by Sprout Pharmaceutical...
Antibacterial Agent Triclosan Associated With Allergic Reactions
You're standing in the store and choosing between two soaps: antibacterial or standard. You decide to go for antibacterial because you want to be sure all the germs sticking to your hands are destroyed once and for all.
A new study proves that antibacterial...
Product Safety Recall: Fujitsu Notebook Computer Battery Catches Fire
Fujitsu America is recalling about 300 Fujitsu notebook computer battery packs at risk of overheating and catching fire. The battery packs pose a fire hazard to consumer and the company is offering replacements free of charge.
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Dangerous Levels of BPA Found In School Lunches
A Stanford study found harmful levels of toxic chemicals in meals prepared and provided by public schools.Food containing BPA increases health risks for students and disproportionately impacts lower socioeconomic classes who are more likely to eat scho...
Why Are U.S. Patients Paying More For Pharmaceuticals?
The unreasonably high price of pharmaceuticals in the United States has shined a bright light on the drug industry, exemplifying the fact that Americans are paying much more for medication than patients in other countries.The government healthcare budg...
Early Death From Air Pollution Predicted To Double By 2050
More than 3 million people die prematurely from prolonged exposure to air pollution each year, according to the World Health Organization.A new study shows the number could more than double by 2050. Researchers predict that 6.6 million people could die...
Hyundai Sonata Recall: Debris Cause Engine Failure
Hyundai Motor Company, an international automotive manufacturer headquartered in South Korea, is recalling about 470,000 Sonatas with stalling engines.The issue was caused by an assembly line error at a manufacturing plant in Alabama. Debris that weren...