47th Annual Cancer Control Society Convention
James Templeton and Ann Louise Gittleman will be among the speakers at the annual Cancer Control Society Convention in Glendale, California on Labor Day Weekend 2019.
Smart Meters and Radiation Risks
Upon their inception, smart meters were touted as an energy-saving device, eliminating the need for utility crew or individual inspection on a monthly basis. But as the ever-amounting evidence is indicating, these time-savers are putting us at even more health risks than previously thought. And are they really saving us money on our utility bills?
LED Streetlights Causing Increase in Cancer Risk
Scientists are sounding the warning that officials should limit the number of LED streetlights. They have discovered a “strong link” between the LED technology and cancer that may in fact DOUBLE the risk of prostate cancer and increase the risk of breast cancer by 1.5 times.Â
Interactive Map: Are You Drinking Radioactive Water?
Millions of Americans are drinking radioactive water and don’t know it. To see the amounts of radium and other contaminants in your local water system, click on the link and add your zip code to the search bar.
Flesh-eating bacteria is not just in the water — should you be worried?
Flesh-eating bacteria is not just in the water. It can also colonize in the sand.Given the growing concern and news reports of dangerous flesh-eating bacteria, the health department launched a new campaign to inform beach-goers on how to remain safe. The campaign — Swim it, Shore it, Dodge it — offers guidance on safety concerns.
People are getting sick from fecal parasite in pools, CDC says
It’s been a hot summer and you might think that cooling off in the pool — whether in your own backyard or at your local recreational center — is just the ticket. But not so fast….
