A medical professional, Salvador Plasencia, has been given a 30-month prison sentence for providing ketamine to Matthew Perry against the law. This happened just before Perry's passing in 2023. Plasencia, who ran an urgent care clinic in Calabasas, admitted to four counts of distributing ketamine, a
A cheese company has issued a voluntary recall on various shredded cheese products due to potential metal contamination. The recall was first initiated on October 3, 2023, and the FDA has since assigned it a Class II designation, indicating that consuming the affected products could cause temporary
In August 2024, a PFAS-containing firefighting foam spill at Brunswick Executive Airport caused quite a stir. Many public figures jumped to conclusions, blaming the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority (MRRA) for negligence. However, the facts tell a different story. The MRRA has been working
A recent health scare has left over 37 babies ill due to a contaminated baby formula. The formula, made by ByHeart, was recalled after cases of infant botulism were linked to its use. This outbreak, which started in August, has affected babies from just a few weeks old to nearly a year. The bacteri
Latin America is quickly becoming a major player in the podcast world. From January to August 2025, data shows that people in this region are listening to podcasts more than ever. News is the most popular topic, making up 35% of all listening. This is a big jump compared to other genres like comedy
Pollution is a big problem. It messes with our health and the health of animals. One pollutant, potassium perchlorate, is used a lot in industries and the military. It's known to mess with thyroid function. But what about its effect on male reproductive health? Not much is known. Scientists decided
Scientists have come up with a clever idea to check for harmful chemicals in fruit. They made a special tool that can tell if there is too much of a substance called carbendazim (CBZ) in fruits. This tool is made from tiny sheets of a special material called sulfur-doped graphitic carbon nitride, de
In Bihar, India, a silent health issue is brewing. Uranium, a heavy metal, has been found in the breastmilk of nursing mothers. This is a big deal because uranium can be harmful to both moms and their babies. The problem starts with the water. In Bihar, about 1. 7% of groundwater sources have high
Gizzard is a popular food choice for many in Cameroon, enjoyed by people of all ages. However, this tasty chicken part might be hiding some serious health risks. Recent research has shown that gizzards can contain harmful substances like mycotoxins and heavy metals. The study looked at gizzards fro
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