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CDC, FDA Report More Deaths, Vision Loss Linked to Recalled Eye Drops

CDC, FDA Report More Deaths, Vision Loss Linked to Recalled Eye Drops

At least three people have died and 65 others have suffered vision issues stemming from contaminated eye drops.

Grindr Looks to Distribute 1 Million Free HIV Test Kits in New Initiative

Grindr Looks to Distribute 1 Million Free HIV Test Kits in New Initiative

The LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr is doing its part to snuff out the HIV epidemic by offering free at-home test kits to users.

World Water Day: Tips for Testing and Filtering at Home

World Water Day: Tips for Testing and Filtering at Home

Riggs Eckelberry, CEO of OriginClear, which manufactures modular clean water systems, provided background on the water safety crisis in the U.S. He also provided best practices on how to test and filter water at home.

'Forever Chemical' Exposure Stunts Child Development, Says Study

'Forever Chemical' Exposure Stunts Child Development, Says Study

New research shows that exposure to polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals" can hamper growth and development in children by "altering hormonal and metabolic pathways."

CDC: Deadly Fungal Infections Spreading at an 'Alarming Rate'

CDC: Deadly Fungal Infections Spreading at an 'Alarming Rate'

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday warned that a deadly fungus called Candida auris (C. auris) is spreading at an "alarming rate" in the U.S. healthcare facilities.

Chuck Lorre Gifts $30M to Open New Med Tech School for Underserved Students

Chuck Lorre Gifts $30M to Open New Med Tech School for Underserved Students

One of television's most successful writers made a big donation to the Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles to help underserved community members gain the skills to become health care professionals.

Ted Lasso Cast Visits White House to Promote Mental Health & Wellness

Ted Lasso Cast Visits White House to Promote Mental Health & Wellness

Ted Lasso Cast Visits White House to Promote Mental Health & Wellness

UN Reports Climate Time Bomb Ticking But World Can Still Avert Worst Calamities

UN Reports Climate Time Bomb Ticking But World Can Still Avert Worst Calamities

The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a new report providing multiple options for how the world can survive and adapt to climate change.

California Cuts Deal to Make $30 Insulin Available to All

California Cuts Deal to Make $30 Insulin Available to All

California Gov. Gavin Newsom over the weekend announced that the state has secured a contract with CIVCA to make $30 insulin available to all who need it. He also announced that the state will start manufacturing Naloxone, an emergency medication used to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Booming Bottled Water Sales Are Bad for the Planet, Says UN Report

Booming Bottled Water Sales Are Bad for the Planet, Says UN Report

The global bottled water industry is booming, and it's coming at a steep environmental cost, according to the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health.

World Water Day: Tips for Testing and Filtering at Home

World Water Day: Tips for Testing and Filtering at Home

Riggs Eckelberry, CEO of OriginClear, which manufactures modular clean water systems, provided background on the water safety crisis in the U.S. He also provided best practices on how to test and filter water at home.

'Forever Chemical' Exposure Stunts Child Development, Says Study

'Forever Chemical' Exposure Stunts Child Development, Says Study

New research shows that exposure to polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals" can hamper growth and development in children by "altering hormonal and metabolic pathways."

CDC: Deadly Fungal Infections Spreading at an 'Alarming Rate'

CDC: Deadly Fungal Infections Spreading at an 'Alarming Rate'

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday warned that a deadly fungus called Candida auris (C. auris) is spreading at an "alarming rate" in the U.S. healthcare facilities.

Chuck Lorre Gifts $30M to Open New Med Tech School for Underserved Students

Chuck Lorre Gifts $30M to Open New Med Tech School for Underserved Students

One of television's most successful writers made a big donation to the Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles to help underserved community members gain the skills to become health care professionals.

Ted Lasso Cast Visits White House to Promote Mental Health & Wellness

Ted Lasso Cast Visits White House to Promote Mental Health & Wellness

Ted Lasso Cast Visits White House to Promote Mental Health & Wellness

UN Reports Climate Time Bomb Ticking But World Can Still Avert Worst Calamities

UN Reports Climate Time Bomb Ticking But World Can Still Avert Worst Calamities

The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a new report providing multiple options for how the world can survive and adapt to climate change.

California Cuts Deal to Make $30 Insulin Available to All

California Cuts Deal to Make $30 Insulin Available to All

California Gov. Gavin Newsom over the weekend announced that the state has secured a contract with CIVCA to make $30 insulin available to all who need it. He also announced that the state will start manufacturing Naloxone, an emergency medication used to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Booming Bottled Water Sales Are Bad for the Planet, Says UN Report

Booming Bottled Water Sales Are Bad for the Planet, Says UN Report

The global bottled water industry is booming, and it's coming at a steep environmental cost, according to the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health.