In 2016, the opioid epidemic in America claimed more lives than gun violence and car accidents combined. This trend shows no sign of abating, as synthetic opioids like fentanyl and carfentanil are now the biggest killers in the country. These drugs are so potent that they can easily kill someone with just a single dose.… Continue reading experts warn synthetic opioids now biggest killer opioid epidemic
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health safety environmental management as goal for business leadership
Leaders in business need to be aware of the health and environmental safety implications of their operations and be proactive in managing them. In order to do this, they must have a clear understanding of the risks and look for ways to mitigate them. In addition, they must work with their employees to ensure that… Continue reading health safety environmental management as goal for business leadership
fda takes steps towards approving cbd medication patients epilepsy
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering approval of a new drug that could help people with diabetes. The drug, liraglutide, comes in the form of a daily injection and has been shown to help people lose weight and control their blood sugar levels. The FDA is taking steps in the right direction by… Continue reading fda takes steps towards approving cbd medication patients epilepsy
lactalis recalls baby milk products over salmonella risks
Компания Lactalis отзывает детские молочные продукты из-за риска заражения сальмонеллой. Компания заявляет, что были получены сообщения об инфекции сальмонеллы у младенцев, употреблявших эти продукты. Lactalis предупреждает родителей о необходимости прекратить использование продуктов и заменить их. Lactalis, один из крупнейших в мире производителей молочных продуктов, отзывает все свои молочные продукты для детей из-за опасений по поводу… Continue reading lactalis recalls baby milk products over salmonella risks
heat not burn scientific studies another advance towards harm reduction
There is always temptation to simply throw away old research papers, especially when they are no longer relevant or valuable. However, burning academic papers can have negative consequences for both the author and the research community. College students everywhere are in a race to get their papers graded and published. Unfortunately, this rush to publish… Continue reading heat not burn scientific studies another advance towards harm reduction
effects high sugar diets children
Recent studies have shown that a high sugar diet can have harmful effects on children’s developing brains. The Cleveland Clinic report found that kids who consume diets high in sugar are more likely to have problems with attention, focus, and behavior. They also found that kids who consume a lot of sugary drinks are at… Continue reading effects high sugar diets children