‘Raw-Dogging’ A Flight Could Kill You
If you haven’t heard about raw-dogging a flight, consider yourself lucky. Unfortunately for you, that’s exactly what this post is about, so either turn back now or buckle up. Basically, …
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America’s Notorious ‘Cancer Alley’ Is Even More Toxic Than We Thought
Since the 1980s, the 85-mile stretch of the Mississippi River that connects New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been known as “Cancer Alley.” The name stems from the fact …
Alcohol on Long Flights Could Be a Dangerous Cocktail for Your Heart
Mixing your long plane ride with alcohol could be a dangerous cocktail for your heart, new research out Monday suggests. The small trial found that healthy volunteers experienced a greater …
Ancient Egyptians Tried to Surgically Treat Cancer, Study Finds
Humans have been waging war against cancer longer than assumed, new research suggests. Scientists have discovered archaeological evidence that ancient Egyptians attempted to surgically remove cancerous lesions, pushing the practice …
Fluoride Exposure in the Womb Could Lead to Later Problems in Kids
New research could point to a hidden risk of fluoride in early development. The study found a link between higher fluoride exposure in pregnant women and a greater risk of …
Neuralink Knew Brain Chip Was Faulty ‘For Years’ But Implanted It Anyway
Tesla boss Elon Musk has his fingers in quite a few pies these days, with half his mind working to improve electric vehicles for the masses, some of it working …
Experimental Weight Loss Procedure ‘Burns’ Stomach Lining to Curb Food Cravings
The future of weight loss is looking more varied by the second. This week, scientists have reported the preliminary findings of a small trial testing out a novel, non-surgical procedure …
Car Seat Foam Could Expose You To Carcinogens, By The Way
It seems like everything causes cancer these days, and now researchers are learning how our cars may expose us all to potentially cancer-causing chemicals. As it turns out, some of …
DEA Plans to Reclassify Cannabis as Less Dangerous
Cannabis is expected to officially become a less dangerous drug in the eyes of the U.S. government. The Associated Press reported Tuesday that the Drug Enforcement Administration will soon propose …
Weight Loss Drug Users Are Giving Up Their Vices
Image: Hollie Adams (Reuters) It’s not only food CEOs who need to worry about their bottom lines thanks to in-demand weight loss drugs like Ozempic. Big Tobacco and Alcohol have …