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Look on the shelves in a grocery store to find several popular vegan ‘meats’. Tofu and other products have grown in popularity since they were first introduced. People want to know if these imitation meats are good for consumption. The vegetarian market for faux ‘meats’ has expanded recently for these buyers. These ‘meat’ products can […]
In response to the Flint Michigan water crisis, chemist Eric Roy began making water filters that were more effective than the filters being used. He was determined to render the drinking water free of deadly contaminants. He has expanded his operation and now creates filters specific to the needs of homeowners, saving money by not […]
A new product helps water be better water. By adding it to water, PolyGlu will adhere to dirt and other particles in water. This will assist in separating these contaminants out from the water, leaving purer and more clean fluid with which crops can be grown or that humans can safely drink. PolyGlu does not […]
In England, a still unknown chemical covered a beach which led to about two hundred and thirty three people to seek medical attention. The chemical cloud came in quickly and many beach goers started to leave, but noticing their eyes were itchy and turning red, throats were sore, and some could not breathe. Local hospitals […]
Many of us take access to clean water for granted, but for 600 million people it is a daily challenge. Of these, it is generally the women who are tasked with water collection and many must travel long distances of dangerous terrain to accomplish this task. In Pakistan, women will travel miles in 48-50 degree […]
One Houston family home was spared from the flooding of the recent hurricane. An inexpensive water dam located nearby protected the house during the flood. The dam was used by rice farmers prior to the onset of the flood. That was a surprising development for those who followed the coverage of the flood itself. An […]
The Sierra Leonean government has requested help from the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team to prevent an outbreak of disease following large mudslides that have killed at least 500 people. The landslides damaged water and sanitation systems, creating conditions for the outbreaks. The team of experts in disease tracking, microbiology, and logistics was created […]
England’s National Institute for Healthcare Excellence has released its first guidance on the treatment of endometriosis, a condition that inflicts women with debilitating menstrual pain, can cause infertility, but is often dismissed as normal period pain. The new guidance suggests doctors who pay careful attention to complaints of period pain by their clients could correctly […]
A beach in East Sussex had a mystery cloud of chemicals that affected many people with stinging eyes, sore throats and vomiting this past Sunday. Official reports still claim they do not know the cause of the hazy cloud and are closely monitoring those of which were affected. They suggest it could have been gas […]
The British Retail Consortium, a group representing more than 90 retailers, is calling on the British government to enact strict regulations, with stiff penalties for noncompliance, around decreasing the amount of sugar and fats British children are able to eat. Andrea Martinez-Inchausti, deputy director of food and sustainability at the Consortium, has said that the […]
