Drinking water that is contaminated with arsenic may lead to thickening of the heart’s main pumping chamber in young adults, according to new research. This is a structural change that increases the risk for future heart problems. The study appeared in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, an American Heart Association (AHA) journal. “People drinking water from private… Continue reading A Deadly Ingredient in Well Water
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Why Fresh Produce Can Be Bad for You
Most people know about the dangers of animal products. But the United States has had several large outbreaks of illness caused by contaminated fresh fruits and vegetables. In 2018, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigated an E. coli outbreak of romaine lettuc that sickened more than 40 people in 12 states and sent… Continue reading Why Fresh Produce Can Be Bad for You