The chemical compound that is currently used to make nonstick coatings is supposed to be safe for human consumption. However, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just released a draft of the toxicity assessments for the chemicals, GenX and PFBS, and the findings seem to be the opposite. The EPA stated that, [...]
According to a press release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that was published in August, 2018, there has been a steep increase in STDs in the United States over the past few years. In 2017, close to 2.3 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia were diagnosed, which is a big [...]
Young or old, getting a healthy dose of exercise has always been highly recommended from medical experts. Some people take this advice seriously and diligently put enough hours in cardiovascular and strength training exercises, while others continue to opt for the couch. Recently, the government issued an updated version of their Physical Activity Guidelines, and [...]
According to a recent press release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking rates has been at its lowest in the United States (https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p1108-cigarette-smoking-adults.html). However, while this is good news, the CDC also cautions that the positive forward momentum in the antismoking campaign must continue as there is still a lot of [...]
President Donald Trump began talking about the high cost of prescription drugs long before he took office. He often spoke about how drug companies “got away with murder” on the campaign trail. He has continued these attacks, and in April the Trump administration unveiled a 44-page blueprint. But what’s in it? KHN’s Sarah Jane Tribble [...]
