You thought it was just water? Think again! Scientists in Miami have discovered that it’s raining something else too: chemicals that just won’t go away. They are called PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', because they stick around in the environment for a long time. These chemicals have been in use since
Imagine this: you're enjoying a slice of pizza from your favorite local spot in Stoughton, Wisconsin, when suddenly, you feel a bit. . . different. That's what happened to some customers at Famous Yeti's Pizza. It turns out, the pizza crust was accidentally made with oil containing Delta9 THC, the i
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, famously accused of sexual assault and recently indicted by a grand jury, is dealing with a new battle: bone marrow cancer. NBC News reported that Weinstein is receiving treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia while in Rikers Island prison. This type of can
There's a new twist in the boxing world! Carl Froch, a former champ, is accusing promoter Eddie Hearn of being more interested in money than the fighters' well-being. This all started after Hearn called Froch an “Anthony Joshua hater” during an online argument. Froch says he's just concerned about J
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is back with a vengeance in the U. S. This contagious respiratory illness, caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria, can be deadly, especially for young children. Since 2020, cases have skyrocketed, with certain states seeing more cases than others. For in
Let's take a look at what's been happening in the biotech world today. Sage Therapeutics is cutting its workforce by a third and changing its leadership. Why? Recent clinical trial failures have likely played a role. Over in Australia, regulators have rejected Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's drug, L
You might remember whooping cough as that nasty cold that turns into a long cough. Well, it's back and it's making a lot of kids sick. In fact, this year has seen the most cases in a decade. Why is this happening? Experts say it's because we're going back to normal after COVID-19 kept many illnesses
Meet Richard Pawuski, a former personal trainer who loved his new backyard in Colchester, Connecticut. In August 2019, while clearing leaves, he was bitten by a mosquito. Days later, he noticed a strange bump and intense headaches. Doctors diagnosed him with Eastern equine encephalitis (Triple E), a
Imagine a bunch of health-conscious folks and parents gathering outside Kellogg's HQ in Michigan. They're not happy with the colorful stuff in their kids' cereal. We're talking about artificial dyes and preservatives in Froot Loops and Apple Jacks. They've got over 400,000 signatures on petitions, d
Celebrity chef Rachael Ray is stepping into the podcast world with "I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead." This new venture comes after fans raised health concerns due to a cooking video where she seemed to slur her words. The podcast, set to debut on October 22, will feature Ray chatting with a mix of celebrit
