Cancer-linked chemicals in tap water and bottled water, experts claim

Cancer-linked chemicals in tap water and bottled water, experts claim

New research has sounded the alarm over ordinary drinking water, warning it may contain toxic cancer-causing ingredients. Californian researchers analysed hundreds of water samples, including 603 from the tap, 100 from bottle water and 111 household-treated tap water, to get a better grasp on the quality of what we’re drinking. Shockingly, their study found that … Read more

Trump wouldn’t say whether he’d veto a national ban even as abortion remains a top election issue

Trump wouldn’t say whether he’d veto a national ban even as abortion remains a top election issue

CHICAGO — Former President Donald Trump repeatedly declined to say during this week’s debate if he would veto a national abortion ban if he were elected again — a question that has lingered as the Republican nominee has shifted his stances on the crucial election issue. In Tuesday’s debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump … Read more

Teen girls’ brains aged rapidly during the pandemic: Study

Teen girls’ brains aged rapidly during the pandemic: Study

(NewsNation) — The COVID-19 pandemic, through lockdowns, aged the brains of young girls, affecting them more profoundly than boys, according to a new study published Monday. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that girls’ brains aged four times faster than boys, adding 4.2 years. Looking at male and female … Read more

Mpox vaccine is 58% effective after one dose, Canadian study finds – National

Mpox vaccine is 58% effective after one dose, Canadian study finds – National

A single dose of the mpox vaccine offers moderate protection against the virus, according to a new Canadian study. While “moderate” might not sound impressive, the researchers describe the results as “terrific” and hope more Canadians at risk will continue to get vaccinated. The study, published Wednesday in the BMJ, found that a single dose … Read more

The reason you wake up at 3am explained

The reason you wake up at 3am explained

If you have ever found yourself consistently waking up during the night, particularly around the same time, there is a good reason for it. Perhaps it’s always between 3 and 4 am, often referred to as ‘the witching hour’. However, rather than some eerie force disrupting your slumber, it appears the culprit could be something … Read more

Sen. Bernie Sanders said he is set to pursue contempt charges against Steward CEO

Sen. Bernie Sanders said he is set to pursue contempt charges against Steward CEO

BOSTON — Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders said Wednesday he is prepared to pursue contempt charges against Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre if he fails to show up at a hearing Thursday despite being issued a subpoena. Sanders said de la Torre needs to answer to the American people about how he … Read more

Cancer patients left in limbo after oncologists leave hospital

Cancer patients left in limbo after oncologists leave hospital

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — After the sudden departure of most of South County Hospital’s oncology department in Rhode Island, cancer patients are now scrambling to find care elsewhere. Rick Armstrong, a lymphoma patient, is among those searching for new treatment options. Armstrong, who was diagnosed earlier this year, began his treatment in Boston but … Read more

FDA launches probe after study finds trace toxic metals in tampon brands – National

FDA launches probe after study finds trace toxic metals in tampon brands – National

The United States Food and Drug Administration is launching an investigation into whether there are any health effects after a recent study found trace amounts of metals in some tampons. On Tuesday, the FDA announced it commissioned an independent review and initiated an internal laboratory study to evaluate metals in tampons. The news comes after … Read more

Celebs lose fat in just a few days with low calorie drink

Celebs lose fat in just a few days with low calorie drink

Celebs have long been dishing out their top tricks for keeping trim, with the likes of Victoria Beckham sharing her rigorous eating habits to sustain her slender figure. John Goodman managed to shed an incredible 200 pounds by sticking to the famous Mediterranean diet. Meanwhile, star of stage and screen Mark Wahlberg credits a special … Read more