One week into a new job, Lisa Grouette discovered something missing come Sunday night: the sinking feeling of dread she used to experience before going to work every Monday. Grouette spent 10 years at an insurance agency with a boss whom she alleges screamed at her, slammed his hands on the desk, insulted her appearance […]
DeSantis signs a bill making Florida the 2nd state to ban fluoride from its water system
By STEPHANY MATAT and KATE PAYNE WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure Thursday prohibiting local governments from adding fluoride to their water systems, making it the second state in the country after Utah to implement a statewide ban on the mineral. DeSantis signed the bill at a […]
The Science-Backed Reason Why Drinking Diet Soda Makes You Hungrier
In theory, the solution to satisfying hunger is straightforward: You eat something and your hunger goes away. In reality, it’s not that simple. You’ve probably experienced firsthand how some meals fill you up more than others, even if it’s the same amount of food. (Exhibit A: Finding yourself reaching back into the fridge an hour […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes pausing immigrant health care coverage expansion
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as the state faces economic uncertainty. Newsom outlined his nearly $332 billion state spending plan on Wednesday, revealing that California is facing a $12 billion budget deficit. “California is under […]
What the EPA’s partial rollback of the ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rule means
By MICHAEL PHILLIS, Associated Press On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to weaken limits on some harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water roughly a year after the Biden administration finalized the first-ever national standards. The Biden administration said last year the rules could reduce PFAS exposure for millions of people. It was part […]
Federal court rules against EPA in lawsuit over fluoride in water
A federal court in California ruled late Tuesday against the Environmental Protection Agency, ordering officials to take action over concerns about potential health risks from currently recommended levels of fluoride in the American drinking water supply. The ruling by District Court Judge Edward Chen, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, deals a blow to […]
Doctors Discover ‘Small Nodule’ in Biden’s Prostate During Physical Exam
Doctors discovered a “small nodule” in former President Joe Biden’s prostate during a recent physical, which required more examination, according to several reports. A spokesperson confirmed to ABC News that “In a routine physical exam a small nodule was found in the prostate which necessitated further evaluation.” Per the outlet: A “small nodule” can mean […]
Fresh & Ready Foods recalls products after listeria sickens 10 people in California, Nevada
Fresh & Ready Foods is voluntarily recalling numerous products, after at least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to its ready-to-eat food products, federal officials said. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Saturday that federal, state and local officials are investigating the outbreak linked to foods produced by the […]
“The Food Babe” helps lead the charge against some food dyes
“The Food Babe” helps lead the charge against some food dyes – CBS News Watch CBS News This week, the FDA approved three new natural food color additives, a big step in the Trump administration’s push to phase out petroleum-based dyes. Adam Yamaguchi has the story. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for […]
Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic before it starts
Five years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic first swept across the U.S., infecting millions and claiming hundreds of thousands of lives. Scientists are already concerned about the next airborne threat, but in the future, a powerful new weapon may be waiting in the wings. Far-UVC light is a form of ultraviolet light that can kill viruses […]