Globally, Toxic Gasoline Has Been Phased Out

Globally, Toxic Gasoline Has Been Phased Out

United Nations officials recently reported that Algeria was the last country on earth to stop selling highly toxic leaded gasoline. The United Nation Environment Program (UNEP) was announced Monday. AP stories that EPA declared that “officially” the use of this fuel has ended, which has been linked to a number of health issues. According to…

Heavy Drinking May Trigger Unwanted A-fib

Heavy Drinking May Trigger Unwanted A-fib

You may want to think twice about drinking these cocktails as Labor Day festivities approach.If you have a history of irregular heartbeat, you should definitely try and avoid that second round.The existence of ‘holiday heart syndrome’ has been confirmed by a new study. Heavy Drinking May Trigger Unwanted A-fib This syndrome leaves you with a…

Pandemic Leads To Drop In Breast-Cancer Screening Among Older And Low-Income Women, Surveys Show

Pandemic Leads To Drop In Breast-Cancer Screening Among Older And Low-Income Women, Surveys Show

The pandemic, in certain parts of the country, is leading to big drops in breast cancer screening. This is prevalent mostly among low-income women. The revelation was made after analyzing 32 healthcare centers that served low-income communities. The study showed an 8% drop in breast cancer screening among low-income women, in the age range of…

Two Senior FDA Officials Retire As The Agency Decides To Take Up The Call For Booster Shots

Two Senior FDA Officials Retire As The Agency Decides To Take Up The Call For Booster Shots

The US Food and Drug Administration is about to take certain high-stake decisions with regard to vaccination. In the meantime, two of its senior officials are about to retire. The agency has to decide on final approval for COVID 19 vaccines, booster shots, and shots for children. FDA announced the retirement through an internal email….