The trains were carrying vinyl chloride, which can cause central nervous system problems, lung and kidney irritation, inhibition of blood clotting, and potentially various cancers.
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What You Need To Know About The Outbreak Of Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever In Equatorial Guinea And Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea has reported nine deaths and sixteen suspected cases of Marbug virus disease, and Cameroon has reported an additional two suspected cases, in an outbreak that began on February 7, 2023.
Building Happier: FOMO And Mental Health Among Teens and Adults
“It’s too much- the phone is sometimes too much. Texts, social media notifications, calls- it is overwhelming and I’m tired.” So, he decided that for blocks at a time, he would simply turn on the Do Not Disturb function on his iOS (iPhone Operating Sys…
Is Eating Chocolate Safe? Here’s What Experts Say About The Dangers Of Cadmium And Lead
Chocolate is the most sold candy during the Valentine’s Day season, accounting for over half of the products sold.
Medicines Delivery Drone Completes First Trial Flight Between U.K. Hospitals
The flight marked the start of a three-month trial, during which it will ferry chemo drugs and other supplies between sites in a remote part of England.
Diabetes Risk Jumps After Covid Infection, Study Finds—Vaccination Seems To Offer Some Protection
Researcher Susan Cheng said Covid could be acting as a “disease accelerator,” amplifying risks for diseases that people might otherwise be likely to develop later on in life.
Male Birth Control Drug Sees ‘Game-Changer’ Trial In Mice—Here’s What You Need To Know
Researchers said the study signals a path towards an on-demand “male pill” that can be taken when needed, with an oral dose taking 30 and 60 minutes to work in mice and fertility returning to normal within a day.
Nearly 80% Of Women With Breast Cancer Face Financial Toxicity, New Study Shows
The physical and emotional side effects from cancer treatment can be notoriously toxic. The financial impact can be incredibly painful as well.
Changes To Social Security Age Eligibility Cut Benefits, And Run Counter to Troubling Decline In U.S. Life Expectancy
Proposals in Congress seek to increase the age of eligibility for full Social Security benefits to 70. The age at which people qualify for 100% of Social Security is already transitioning to 67 by 2027. These changes cut benefits and run counter to the…
New Marburg Virus Outbreak Confirmed In Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea has just confirmed its first outbreak of deadly Marburg virus, a hemorrhagic fever related to Ebola.
