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Cleaning Products Tied To Declining Lung Function In Women, Says New Study
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Cleaning Products Tied To Declining Lung Function In Women, Says New Study

A recent study suggests that some household cleaning products could be almost as bad for your lungs as smoking a pack of cigarettes per day. So, if you’re meticulous about cleaning and use chemical solvents – you could be harming your lungs. This is concerning because we rely on proper lung function to pump oxygen…

Dangerous ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Drinking Water To Be Tracked In New Study
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Dangerous ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Drinking Water To Be Tracked In New Study

A group of man-made chemicals known as PFAS refers to per-and polyfluorinated substances. We call these ‘forever chemicals’ because, well, they do just that – they stick around forever. They don’t degrade in the environment and accumulate in the body. We can now find PFAS just about anywhere. They’re used in many products because they…

Second Person Dies Due to Vaping-Related Lung Injuries in Michigan
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Second Person Dies Due to Vaping-Related Lung Injuries in Michigan

For the sake of confidentiality, we don’t know very much about the man who passed away as a result of lung disease and injuries associated with vaping. We know he wan an adult male who died in Michigan. This, unfortunately, raises the death toll from vaping-related complications past the CDC’s latest report of 47. Is…

Do NOT Drink Mineral Miracle Solution – The FDA Says it’s The Same As Bleach
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Do NOT Drink Mineral Miracle Solution – The FDA Says it’s The Same As Bleach

The FDA has put out a warning saying the Mineral Miracle Solution is the same as bleach. This is extremely concerning since folks are drinking this solution that may harbor potentially life-threatening side effects. The FDA has received reports of adverse effects from the solution ranging from severe vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration to life-threatening conditions like…

Working Long Hours Increases Risk of Stroke by 45 Percent, New Study Says
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Working Long Hours Increases Risk of Stroke by 45 Percent, New Study Says

Americans work hard. For many, this is a source of pride and accomplishment. But working long hours habitually could put your health at risk. A study published in AHA Journals in June 2019 shows that working 10 hours or more per day could increase your risk of a stroke. A stroke is when blood a…