Health News Briefs
Human Lungs Are Carrying Microplastics
Researchers in England claim to have found microplastics in the lungs of living people. In the past, the tiny pieces ... Read more
COVID’S Death Toll Decreases Life Expectancy in 2021
Americans’ life expectancy dropped for the second consecutive year. Despite vaccines being widely available, thousands of people chose to forego ... Read more
First Black Woman Supreme Court Member is Confirmed
Ketanji Brown Jackson is officially the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. The 51-year-old justice was confirmed ... Read more
Kinder Candies Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak
Kinder Eggs, Happy Moments Milk Chocolate, Crispy Wafers Assortment, and Mix Chocolate Treats Basket have all been recalled by Ferrero ... Read more
Bird Flu Spreads Rapidly in the Eastern Half of U.S.
Avian influenza, colloquially known as “bird flu”, has led to the deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys in 22 ... Read more
Two Suave Deodorants Recalled Over Dangerous Chemical
The FDA announced a recall for two types of Suave deodorants. Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant Powder and Suave 24-Hour ... Read more
Ivermectin Doesn’t Work Against Covid-19
A new study conducted in Brazil found that Ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug, is not effective in treating COVID-19. The authors ... Read more
Black Americans Suffer Direct and Indirect Consequences of the Pandemic
Black Americans continue to face serious health inequities when it comes to the pandemic. According to a recent report from ... Read more
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Babies and Toddlers Get COVID-19 Shots
The CDC has approved Pfizer’s and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines for America’s youngest citizens. Children as young as six months will ... read more
Health News BriefsFDA Bans Juul’s E-Cigarettes and Cartridges
Juul’s electronic cigarettes are no longer sold in America. The FDA has prohibited their sale after the country has seen ... read more
Health News BriefsPolio Virus Found in London Sewage
Health officials in the U.K. have discovered an outbreak of polio in London. Scientists have not actually located any individual ... read more
Health News Briefs200 Million Americans Are Drinking Contaminated Water
The Environmental Protection Agency issued a new health advisory that suggests drinking water must meet a new standard. Two chemical ... read more
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