Arianna Johnson, Forbes Staff

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Here’s Why California May Ban Skittles, Nerds And Other Popular Snacks

All of the five chemicals listed in the California bill are banned in other countries, including Canada, Japan, China and EU member states.

The ‘Deadliest Drug’ In America Explained: How Xylazine—An Animal Tranquilizer—Is Getting Mixed With Fentanyl

Xylazine is an FDA-approved veterinary tranquilizer used in large animals like horses and deer and is not approved for human consumption.

How A Good Night’s Rest Can Change Your Life: A Lot Of New Research Shows Just How Important Sleep Really Is

Around one third of Americans don’t get enough sleep at night.

Seasonal Allergies Are Here—And May Start Early Because Of Climate Change

Over 81 million Americans suffer from hay fever: Here are the symptoms and suggested treatment and management.

5 Ways To Tell If Someone’s Lying, According To The Experts

The average American tells around four lies everyday and—unlike the character in the hit show “Poker Face”—most people can never tell.

Medical Tourism: The Benefits And Risks Of Getting A Tummy Tuck In Mexico Or IVF In India

Over one million Americans travel to foreign countries for medical procedures each year, resulting in a multi-million dollar industry that, for the most part, is vastly unregulated.

Covid Didn’t Impact Mental Health? New Study Challenges Previous Research Suggesting Crisis Caused By Pandemic

50% of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental disorder within their lifetimes, and one in five will experience mental illness within a given year.

Asthma Drug Albuterol Shortage Is About To Worsen: Here’s Why—And How Hospitals Are Filling The Gaps

One in 13 Americans suffer from asthma, contributing to albuterol being one of the top 10 most prescribed medications in the U.S.

New Warning About Zero-Calorie Sugar Substitute: What Experts Are Saying About Erythritol

While the American Heart Association recommends the use of artificial sweeteners like erythritol for those with metabolic disorders like diabetes, high blood pressure and high blood sugar—a new study raises concerns.

Covid Lab Leak Theory: Some Government Agencies Believe It—Here’s Why Most Scientists Don’t

Almost seven million people have died from Covid since the pandemic began in 2020, and many people like former President Donald Trump have made the Chinese government the scapegoat.