E-cigarettes have long been used as an alternative to traditional smoking, but public health data suggests some adults trying to quit vaping are turning back to cigarettes. Recent data from Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) shows that some smokers and dual users who stop vaping opt for traditional tobacco products instead, a shift that … Read more
No need for vacationers to test the waters here, experts say. The summer vacation spoiler has been identified as a cyanobacterial bloom — and the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) says that the crummy blue-green conditions seem to be spreading, with a noticeable increase in scale since Aug. 2. Currently, the contamination stretches … Read more
It’s the sweet sprinkle that could sour your meds. A new study has found that a beloved spice could be meddling with how your body processes prescription drugs. New research suggests a beloved spice could be messing with your medication. Georgii – stock.adobe.com The culprit? Cinnamon. Researchers at the University of Mississippi have discovered that … Read more
Marvin Gaye had a point. Experts have explained that a little bit of lovin’ can go a long way for you — and that a lack thereof can be detrimental. Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, a sex expert and professor at the University of California, Fullerton, told the Daily Mail that going without sex or masturbation for … Read more
Several popular beaches along the Maryland and Delaware coast were closed to swimming after medical waste, including needles, washed ashore last week. Swimming was prohibited at beaches that included Ocean City, Maryland, and Fenwick Island, Delaware, and both state and federal beaches on Assateague Island, which is part of Maryland and Virginia. In a social … Read more
Don’t be a clumsy oeuf! Whoever coined the phrase “there’s more than one way to crack an egg” was technically correct. But there’s only one way to crack an egg safely, experts say, warning that one of the most popular methods could wind up being hazardous to your health. Many of us — even Democratic presidential … Read more
Polymer put the kettle on. Boiling water is a fast and effective way to rid your home drinking supply of dreaded microplastics, a new Chinese study claims. The pesky particles have become of increasing concern in recent years — they’re found in a vast majority of our food and water supply, allowing them to be … Read more
For many of us, home for the holidays means — like it or not! — somebody’s scented candles, burning somewhere in the house. And, for most of us, the very worst we’ll suffer, after being subjected to hours of “sugar and spice” or “winter wonderland” up the nostrils, is a reminder of how hard on the … Read more
These products may be freshening up your home — but at what cost? A new study, published Tuesday in Chemosphere, found household cleaning products may release hundreds of hazardous compounds that could linger in the air for months, so it’s recommended to buy “green,” fragrance-free cleaners. Scientists from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) analyzed 30 common … Read more
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a “potentially hazardous asteroid.” On July 18, 2023, an algorithm called HelioLinc3D identified a 600-foot asteroid, which has since been christened “2022 SF289.” Though the name doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, the discovery is a massive achievement. Partnering with the University of Hawaii’s NASA-funded ATLAS project, which … Read more
It was a UFO (unidentified floating object). Australian authorities have issued a warning beach-goers to steer clear of a “hazardous” piece of cylindrical flotsam that could’ve been part of a foreign space craft. The bizarro object’s arrival was detailed in a series of tweets by the Australian Space Agency Monday. “As the origin of the … Read more