Common pesticide may contribute to global obesity crisis: Chlorpyrifos slows down the burning of calories in the brown adipose tissue of mice fos
A commonly-used pesticide could be partially responsible for the global obesity epidemic, says a study led by McMaster University scientists. Researchers discovered that chlorpyrifos, which is banned for use on foods in Canada but widely sprayed on fruits and vegetables in many other parts of the world, slows down the burning of calories in the […]
Selena Gomez Says Letting Go Of Social Media Was Key To Her Mental Health
Selena Gomez says she’s rediscovered the joy in her work as an entertainer ― thanks, in large part, to letting go of social media. The actor and singer, 29, graces the cover of Elle’s Latinx issue, on newsstands next week. In the accompanying interview, she speaks at length about her new Hulu series, “Only Murders in the Building,” […]
Heat Waves Prompt Workers To Walk Off The Job
Alicia Lara works the drive-thru at a Jack In The Box in Sacramento. The 55-year-old mother of four says the air conditioning unit inside the restaurant tends to conk out when she needs it most, including during a recent mid-June heat wave. According to Lara, the unit was not working on June 18 when the […]
Healthy Living Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Alzheimer’s News TUESDAY, June 29, 2021 Alzheimer’s disease has no cure, but one expert says it may be possible to reduce the risks of developing the disease with healthy lifestyle changes. There are two different types of Alzheimer’s. Early-onset typically affects patients before age 65. Late-onset affects older adults. “Early-onset dementia often […]