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I lost my hands and legs from a super-common infection that affects millions of people a year

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I lost my hands and legs from a super-common infection that affects millions of people a year

A quadruple amputee says an incredibly common infection that affects about 15 million women in the US every year — and is usually cleared up by antibiotics — nearly killed her. And it wasn’t because she didn’t seek medical attention — even if she did initially put down her symptoms to other things like asthma … Read more

This super-common chemical was just linked to 356,238 deaths — and you almost certainly have it in your home

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This super-common chemical was just linked to 356,238 deaths — and you almost certainly have it in your home

Some tough news to take to heart. A shocking new study suggests that common chemicals found in a wide range of everyday plastic products may have contributed to 356,238 heart disease deaths worldwide in just one year. “Our findings add to the vast body of evidence that these chemicals present a tremendous danger to human … Read more