Study Reveals Widespread Presence of Food-Contact Chemicals in Humans
A recent study published in The Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology has found that 25% of known food-contact chemicals (FCCs) are present in humans, raising concerns about food safety and public health. Researchers analyzed biomonitoring data and multiple databases, revealing that out of 14,402 known FCCs, 3,601 have been detected in human samples, […]
The Shadow Side of Social Distancing
Razi Berry When faced with danger, humans draw closer together. Social distancing thwarts this impulse. Professor Ophelia Deroy from Ludwigs-Maximilians Universitaet in Munich (LMU) and colleagues argue that this dilemma poses a greater threat to society than overtly antisocial behavior. Could our current dilemma pose a greater threat to society than overtly antisocial behavior? The […]
Woman Put into a Coma by Skin-Lightening Cream
Razi Berry She had been buying face cream through a friend of a friend for 12 years. This time, it was Pond’s “Rejuveness,” a version of the company’s anti-wrinkle cream that is made and sold in Mexico. Toxic skin-lightening compound laced cream had a devastating effect on 47-year-old Sacramento resident Someone in the Mexican state […]
A Shift Towards Plant-based Diet May Help Climate Emergency
Razi Berry Major political parties are being urged to include veganism at the center of food and farming policies after declaring a national climate emergency. The Vegan Society implores politicians to “translate this announcement into action” The Vegan Society is imploring politicians to “translate this announcement into action” by adopting policies that encourage plant-based diets, […]
The Recommendations for Antibiotic Use in Children are Changing
Razi Berry We are moving out of the antibiotic era of medicine. More frequent and dangerous antibiotic resistant infections have pushed the conventional medical world to accept that the once miracle of antibiotics are no longer the panacea they once were considered. There is a public health push to educate the public that antibiotics are […]
Global Inadequacies in Access to Private Toilets for Women
Razi Berry A recent article underlines a widespread form of gender discrimination – inadequate access to private toilets. This is a serious problem for girls and women around the world, and perhaps one of the most pervasive forms of gender discrimination. There has been an increase in advocacy and research in this area, however little […]