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Do you remember when everyone was rushing to the grocery store and practically fighting over toilet paper during the pandemic? Perhaps it was better to leave them on the shelves, as recent findings suggest that toilet paper is a source of PFAS in wastewater. Synthetic “forever” chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) lurk

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and the presence of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Individuals with ASD may also have varying ways of paying attention, learning, or moving. This developmental disability affects people worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and

Did you know up to 3 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur each year? Head injuries can have long-term consequences, sometimes leading to disabilities and death. There is also growing evidence suggesting that head injuries are a risk factor for developing brain tumors. Understanding the potential link between head injuries and brain tumors is necessary

Let’s be honest for a second, every dog can provide its humans with comfort, cuddles, and emotional support. Yet, at the same time, we have to admit that some breeds do it better than others. Simply put, they are better therapy dogs. According to the American Kennel Club, it is important to make the distinction

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, commonly abbreviated as PFAS, are chemical compounds containing carbon-fluorine bonds. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), in 2015, up to 97 percent of Americans had PFAS in their blood. However, more recent findings from the CDC and other