Wildfires serve as a stark reminder of the world’s profound interconnectedness, where an event in one region can ripple across borders and manifest tangible repercussions elsewhere. Climate-driven wildfires in Canada are transferring toxic chemicals through the air, reaching as far as the Northeastern U.S., thereby affecting air quality and...

Climate-driven wildfires worsen U.S. air quality and health

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In the heat of summer, many of us find solace in the cooling breeze of a fan as we sleep. However, while it might provide immediate comfort, sleeping under a fan can lead to various health issues. This article will explore why this seemingly harmless habit can be problematic for your health, the specific risks involved, and practical tips to mitigate these effects. By understanding these concerns, you can make informed choices for a healthier and more restful night’s sleep.

Why sleeping under the fan can lead to health issues

We can often find the stunning beauty and fascination that nature has to offer right in our own backyard. However, could there be a plant lurking in your outdoors that’s not quite as benign as it appears?. Recently, researchers delved into the dark side of the plant world where...

Common backyard plant can cause severe burns and DNA damage

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For those experiencing a reinfection, the symptoms they feel this time around may be different.

Why your COVID symptoms may feel different with this wave of infections

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In an average year, heat takes more lives in the U.S. than hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes combined.

Heat is to blame for thousands of deaths. Here’s how it actually kills you

The world today is more understanding – and embracing – of cannabis use than it has ever been before. Oddly enough, the green herb with its distinctive odor has quickly jumped the ranks from a controversial substance to an almost celebrated component of pop culture. However, like with...

Cannabis use directly linked to head and neck cancer

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

DENVER (KDVR/NEXSTAR) — On Thursday the Federal Drug Administration released initial lab results in its investigation of recalled “microdosing” edibles made by Diamond Shruumz, which are now linked to 113 cases of illness and potentially to two deaths. The reported incidents happened across 28 states and left...

Diamond Shruumz edibles recall: 113 illnesses, 2 possibly linked deaths now reported

In what can only be described as a herculean accomplishment, a team of scientists has succeeded in bringing to the surface a long, 1,268-meter section of rocks from the Earth’s Mantle. This layer, hidden beneath the crust, forms the largest chunk of our planet. The insights gained from this...

Record-breaking hole drilled into the Earth’s mantle is a scientific goldmine

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

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At least two people have died and 28 were hospitalized in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning linked to meat sliced at grocery store deli counters across a dozen states.

2 dead, dozens hospitalized from listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli counter meat

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The recalled products pose the risk of causing serious health issues.

Popular Spice Recalled Across Tennessee Poses 'Permanent' Health Risk

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

A symphony of roars fills the air – a familiar yet haunting soundtrack that never fails to shoot a thrill down one’s spine. Yet, have you ever stopped to wonder how every throaty roar that escapes the king of the jungle is also a plea? A plea for help, a plea for survival. This fact gains new importance on August 10 – World Lion Day, a date that draws attention to the ever-shrinking world of these royal beasts.

Honoring the king of the jungle on World Lion Day

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

4-way trial assesses non-prescription interventions, including 2 nasal sprays, for reducing seasonal respiratory illness and related antibiotic use. In a large scale trial of non-prescription interventions for seasonal respiratory illness, two nasal sprays were associated with shorter duration of illness and less antibiotic use compared to usual care. A behavioral intervention with a stress reduction component was also assessed, and associated with a lower incidence of illness.1 The 4-way, randomized, open-label, parallel-group trial conducted by the Primary Care Research Centre at the University of Southampton in collaboration with the University of Bristol, UK is notable for interventions that are unlikely to be tested in pharmaceutical-sponsored product trials; for recruiting and retaining a large cohort (over 13,000 randomized); and for including behavioral interventions which did not require supervised sessions.

Trial Pits OTC Nasal Sprays Against Seasonal Respiratory Illnesses

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

ESA’s Gaia mission, fabulous in its own right as a star surveyor, has recently spotted potential moons around more than 350 asteroids. This extraordinary discovery is detailed in a new study led by Luana Liberato of Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur in France. “Binary asteroids are difficult...

Gaia reveals moons around hundreds of asteroids

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Recognizing symptoms of heat-related illness as temperatures rise

As we stagger under a blazing sun, racing towards unbeaten high temperatures, not everyone is aware of or understands the symptoms of heat-related illnesses or knows...

Recognizing symptoms of heat-related illness as temperatures rise

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