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Environment 11 hours ago

Q&A: EPA finalizes phase-out plan for 'forever chemicals' known as PFAS

Long-term, low-dose exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or forever chemicals, can hinder the immune system, interfere with hormones, and reduce the effectiveness of vaccines. It can also cause ...

Veterinary medicine 14 hours ago

Avian flu outbreak raises a disturbing question

If it's true that you are what you eat, then most beef-eating Americans consist of a smattering of poultry feathers, urine, feces, wood chips and chicken saliva, among other food items.

Environment 15 hours ago

Earth Day 2024: Four effective strategies to reduce household food waste

The global food system produces enough food for everyone, yet, in 2023, 333 million people worldwide were food insecure and 783 million were chronically hungry. An estimated 1.3 billion tons of food—14% of all produced—is ...