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Check your eyedrops! FDA cracks down on 8 companies
The U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) recently sent letters to eight major eyedrop manufactures, warning them that several of their products are not approved and may pose health risks and stating that their manufacturing or marketing of unapproved "ophthalmic drug products is in violation of federal law.”
Main ingredient in cold meds ineffective per FDA Review
Author’s note: This article is summarized from various sources,and attributions are linked within. As cold and flu season approaches, and new strains of COVID-19 infect us, we may reach for one of our go-to over-the-counter medications to relieve congestion. Unfortunately, the main ingredient in the commonly used medicines, like Sudafed PE, Mucinex, Dayquil, Tylenol Sinus, Advil Sinus Congestion, Benedryl, and store brands with similar formulations have recently been proven ineffective.
Votes are in: We May not Need to Buy Electric Cars After All
Author’s note: This article is summarized from various sourcesand attributions are linked within. Per MSN, in March 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reversed a Trump decision made previously. Trump's pronouncement revoked a state’s authority to pursue standards that ran counter to federal rules. When the EPA made their contrary decision, that California had the authority under the “Clean Air Act to implement its own emission standards and EV sales mandates” this also allowed other state to follow suit and adopt California's rules. Later in August 2022, “the California Air Resources Board, a state environmental agency, announced new regulations banning gas-powered cars, and mandating electric cars, by 2035.” The article states, "California Gov. Gavin Newsom soon celebrated, stating that California would "lead the revolution towards our zero-emission transportation future."
Slice House: best-ever pizza in Thousand Oaks & soon Simi Valley!
Author’s note: This article is summarized the Slice House website. Originally coming from Massachusetts, I’ve struggled to find good pizza in the nine years since I became a Simi Valley resident. This is only my opinion but I have tried so many pizza restaurants throughout Ventura and Los Angeles County and haven’t found a place I truly enjoy, that stacks up. Until now.
The Junkyard in Simi Valley is back open!
Author’s note: This article is summarized from various sourcesand attributions are linked within. Good news! After three months of renovating and waiting for permits, the Junkyard Cafe opened up yesterday, September 11th. They can likely use the business and if, like me, you've missed their meals, friendly staff, and fun atmosphere, stop by and visit.
Paqui Removes Deadly One Chip Challenge after teen's death
Author’s note: This article is summarized from The Daily Horn and other sources, and attributions are linked within. A fourteen-year-old boy in Worcester, Massachusetts lost his life recently following a manufacturer’s challenge that involved eating a dangerously spicy chip. Unlike many dangerous Tik-Tok and other social media challenges that are inherently dangerous and invented by users, this trend was created by the company that produces the product.
GOP debate 2.0 at the Reagan Library, September 27, 2023
Author’s note: This article is summarized from various sourcesand attributions are linked within. September 27, the Reagan Library in Simi Valley will be hosting the second Republican presidential debate. Per MSN, the moderators will be Stuart Varney and Dana Perino. This will air on Fox Business as well as in Spanish on Univision, hosted by Ilia Calderon.
Stimulating the vagus nerve to treat depression, epilepsy, and recover from strokes
Author’s note: This article is sourced and summarized from an article from the Mayo Clinicand is linked within. You or may not have heard of the vegus nerve, but it’s certainly something you should know about, both for its purposes in the body, and the research that’s shown how stimulating it can treat depression, epilepsy, and help regain function after certain types of stroke.
Genetically engineered pig kidneys surviving in brain-dead patients offers hope for the living
Author’s note: This article is summarized from various sourcesand attributions are linked within. In September 2021, per a New York Post article, Dr. Robert Montgomery, a New York University (NYU) Langone surgeon, transplanted a pig kidney into a brain-dead woman. He achieved this by attaching “the blood vessels in a female patient’s thigh along with the animal’s thymus gland, which aids immune system development to keep her body from rejecting it.” This initial transplant remained in place with no evidence of rejection for 54 hours and “began to function, making large amounts of urine within minutes…[It] functioned just like a human transplant.” Further, “the placement allowed the doctors to observe the blood-filtering organ, which appeared “pink” and healthy.”
How Artificial Intelligence is making it easier to spread conspiracy theories
Author’s note: This article is summarized from various sourcesand attributions are linked within. Over the last several decades, computers have revolutionized the world. From software that allows businesses and governments to efficiently and accurately manage their books, to helping the medical community easily track records and even find cures for diseases, computers can be beneficial.
Is Georgia’s nuclear power plant safe?
Author’s note: This article is summarized from various sources,and attributions are linked within. Per Press Rundown, on July 31, 2023, Georgia celebrated the opening of a new nuclear reactor, the first in seven years in the U.S. “Unit 3 reactor at Plant Vogtle in Georgia has started commercial operation, according to Georgia Power. This marks a significant achievement for the U.S. nuclear energy industry and is seen as a milestone in advancing clean and reliable energy solutions.”
Want to prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Just breathe
Author’s note: This article is summarized from several sources and all attributions are linked within. Though there’s no guarantee that simple breathing will prevent Alzheimer’s disease, researchers from University of Southern California documented a study that had promising results. The study was small, only 108 subjects, but simple breathing and biofeedback yielded physical changes that point to a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
The new link between inflammation and dementia and how to reduce your risk
Author’s note: This article is summarized from various sourcesand attributions are linked within. A study in the United Kingdom has discovered that inflammation in your body, as evidenced in bloodwork, shows a link to increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
Ali Baba’s Café: delicious Mediterranean food in Simi Valley, a great destination spot
Author’s note: This article is summarized from various sourcesand attributions are linked within. Ali Baba's Cafe' in Simi Valley is a hidden dining gem, buried in a strip mall with other eateries on 1464 Madera Road in Simi Valley. Since 1999, they’ve been preparing all dishes “from scratch using fresh exotic flavors and healthful preparation.” With over 200 of positive reviews on Trip Advisor and over 800 positive reviews on Yelp, it’s a restaurant that deserves highlighting.
Brent's Delicatessen and Restaurant, serving delicious meals since 1967
Author’s note: This article is summarized from various sourcesand attributions are linked within. If you’ve never been to one of the Brent’s Deli locations in Westlake or Northridge, you’re missing out on a menu chockful of a variety of hearty comfort foods, Jewish staples, and a large selection of desserts.
Discussing Biden's failure to acknowledge his granddaughter
Author’s note: This article is summarized from various sourcesand attributions are linked within. There have been a lot of articles published around Joe Biden and his son Hunter's lack of acknowledgement of 4-year-old Navy Joan Roberts. Roberts is Hunter's daughter as proven in a DNA test. This article seeks to summarize several sources to fairly report the situation.
Orange County using drones to control the mosquito population
Author’s note: This article is summarized from various sourcesand attributions are linked within. 2022 was a bad year for mosquito bites in California, especially in counties that had been spared in the past. In other parts of the country summer is synonymous with mosquitoes and no one ventures out after dark without bug repellant and/or bug zapping machines and citronella candles. Here in this desert climate of southern California though, residents have rarely had to contend with these bugs.
Ventura County: preparing for the 2023 mosquito invasion
Author’s note: This article is summarized from various sourcesand attributions are linked within. 2022 was a bad year for mosquito bites in California, especially in counties that had been spared in the past. In other parts of the country summer is synonymous with mosquitos and no one ventures out after dark without bug repellant and/or bug zapping machines and citronella candles. Here in this desert climate of southern California though, residents have rarely had to contend with these bugs.
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I'm a California based writer, blogger, and painter who strives to post local and national articles to inspire and engage my readers.
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