Tag: Health
Fentanyl seized by law enforcement doubled in 2016, DEA says
(CNN)The United States is seeing a dramatic increase in drugs containing fentanyl, newly released data from the Drug Enforcement Administration shows. From 2015 to 2016, more than twice as many drugs seized by law enforcement agencies and submitted to labs have tested positive for fentanyl, in what appears to be an escalating trend. The National […]
Know when it’s time to fire your doctor
(CNN)Dr. Jerome Groopman knew that he needed to break up with his doctor. Five years ago, when he started seeing his internist, everything was fine. But Groopman says that in time, the internist became more popular — and hence more busy and harried — right when Groopman needed him most. “I have a strong family […]
Toxic chemicals are hiding in your house dust
(CNN)When was the last time you dusted your house? Your answer could reveal a lot about your home habits, but the findings of a new study might have everyone upping their game — and potentially keeping wet wipes and hand sanitizer nearby at all times. Researchers at George Washington University say 45 toxic chemicals are […]
Sugar lobby paid scientists to blur sugar’s role in heart disease report
New report highlights battle by the industry to counter sugars negative health effects, and the cushy relationship between food companies and researchers Influential research that downplayed the role of sugar in heart disease in the 1960s was paid for by the sugar industry, according to a report released on Monday. With backing from a sugar […]
Helping the homeless, one song at a time
(CNN)On a rainy August afternoon, Chris Leamy sat on a pavement and waited for passersby to drop a dollar or two. But the 29-year-old isn’t homeless. With a guitar in hand, he sits by homeless people in New York City and tries to help them boost their gains by playing a few tunes. Up until […]