For many people, the need to go grocery shopping is met with a sigh, or an “ugh.” It’s generally not considered to be an enjoyable experience. For moms who shop using WIC benefits, it can be a downright awful experience, one that’s often made worse by difficulty finding eligible products and dealing with a lengthy checkout process. Add kids in […]
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is leaving in place a $2 billion verdict in favor of women who claim they developed ovarian cancer from using Johnson & Johnson talc products. The justices did not comment Tuesday in rejecting Johnson & Johnson’s appeal. The company argued that it was not treated fairly in facing one trial involving 22 cancer sufferers […]
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Drinking straws are single use plastic products which will be subjected to a Europe-wide sales ban from 2021 onwards. This is stated in EU Directive 2019/904 from 5 June 2019. Consequently, alternative materials have to be established for the production of drinking straws as well as other frequently used products which predominantly were made of plastic so far. As set […]
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A series of laboratory studies is underway in the United States to improve gene therapy worldwide for sickle cell disease, a complex and sometimes deadly heritable blood disorder that dramatically affects the structure and function of oxygen-ferrying red blood cells. Sickle cell disease is a devastating disorder that largely affects people of African descent. The genetic condition derives its name […]
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How much of an impact does Mohs surgery have on the environment? A small Mohs clinic in Chicago decided to gain some insight by measuring waste left behind after surgical procedures. Their findings: Just two physicians — a surgeon and a surgical fellow — manage to produce nearly a ton of noncontaminated surgical waste annually even though they only see patients […]
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Walmart is a store with tons of affordable options, and according to CNBC, it is a great place to buy staples such as snacks, trash bags, cereal, tissues, spices, and toilet paper. However, there are some items from here that should possibly be avoided, including furniture, clothing, shoes, and other essentials. A lower price can also correspond with a lower […]
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Growing up fast! Nicki Minaj’s 8-month-old son is ready to be on the move. On the Move! Catherine Giudici and More Stars Watch Their Babies’ 1st Steps “Are you trying to do all of that today?” the rapper, 38, asked her toddler in a Saturday, May 29, Instagram video as he stood with the help of Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty. […]
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Every June we celebrate Adopt a Shelter Cat Month to help spread awareness, provide care for and find homes for our feline friends. This year, in honor of this cat-tastic month, we are teaming up with ARM & HAMMER™ Feline Generous to host a giveaway celebrating senior shelter cats and all the reasons why they are purrfect catpanions and 100% […]
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A report this week from Moody’s Investors Service found that cyber risk will likely remain high for the healthcare sector, leading to the potential for lost revenue, increased expenses and elevated scrutiny. “The large amount of sensitive patient data held by the industry will make it a rich target for attacks, particularly in the form of ransomware,” researchers predicted. […]
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Schools across Britain are racing to offset the disruptions caused by COVID-19, which has hit kids from low-income and ethnic minority families the hardest. Nik Geraj’s voice fills with pain as he talks about how he struggled to help his daughter study during the coronavirus lockdowns that shut her school for more than four months over the past year. Before […]
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