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Drug Distributor CEO Charged in Opioid Crisis Conspiracy…

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The Rochester Drug Co-operative and its former CEO Laurence Doud III were charged on Tuesday with conspiring to defraud the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) — and the rest of the country. The company was charged with narcotics conspiracy and conspiracy to defraud the United States, while Doud has been further charged with narcotics conspiracy and […]

High Fructose Corn Syrup May Fuel Colon Cancer…

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It’s no secret that health experts and nutritionists have been wary of high fructose corn syrup for years. But now they have one more reason to advocate against it: a new study published in the journal Science says that the sugary substance boosts the growth of cancerous tumors in mice. The study, conducted by researchers […]

Stop Ignoring the Brutal Downside of Legal Pot…

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Politicians are pushing to legalize recreational marijuana in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, following 10 other states. But the Parent Teacher Association, local health officials and pediatricians are pushing back, warning about the permanent damage to youngsters’ brains caused by weed. If you have children, trust the PTA, not the pols. Legalization delivers what […]

Grand Canyon Tourists Exposed to Radiation for Nearly Two Decades…

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Three paint buckets full of uranium were sitting in the Grand Canyon’s museum collection building, exposing tourists for nearly two decades to radiation, according to USA Today on Monday. Even though the five-gallon containers were removed from the site last June, this is the first time that park workers or the public have been warned of the […]

STUDY: Medical Bankruptcies at Every Income Level…

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For many Americans, making their health a priority comes at a terrible cost. According to a new study published in the American Journal of Public Health, medical expenses are the cause of two-thirds of bankruptcy filings. It’s not just those with low incomes; medical expenses can hurt families at all income levels. The study, led […]

50 Years Ago, Sugar Industry Quietly Paid Scientists to Point Blame at Fat…

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In the 1960s, the sugar industry funded research that downplayed the risks of sugar and highlighted the hazards of fat, according to a newly published article in JAMA Internal Medicine. The article draws on internal documents to show that an industry group called the Sugar Research Foundation wanted to “refute” concerns about sugar’s possible role […]

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