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First-ever PFAS ‘forever chemical’ limits on drinking water enacted by EPA

The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called “permanent chemicals” in drinking water, requiring utilities to reduce chemicals to the lowest levels that can be reliably measured. Officials say this will lead to 100 million fewer infections and prevent thousands of diseases, including cancer. This rule is the first national drinking water […]

EPA sets first-ever national limits for ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

The Biden administration on Wednesday set the first-ever national limits on toxic and pervasive “permanent chemicals” in drinking water. The government’s measures aim to reduce the amount of chemicals belonging to a class known as PFAS in drinking water. These substances are used in the manufacture of waterproof and non-stick products and permeate a significant […]

Deaths linked to excessive drinking surged during COVID-19 pandemic: CDC

The number of deaths related to binge drinking has skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic. according to In a new study from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). A study published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report found that the average annual number of deaths from “excessive alcohol consumption” increased by about 30 percent […]

Woman sues Panera Bread after drinking Charged Lemonade

A 28-year-old steeplechase athlete was rushed to the hospital after suffering a heart attack caused by Panera Bread's popular beverage, which reportedly contained as much caffeine as three cans of Red Bull, according to the lawsuit. Lauren Skerritt of Smithfield, Rhode Island, is the third person to sue a restaurant chain over “charged lemonade” after […]