Month: May 2022

Could a Brain-Boosting Supplement Actually Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?

Imagine you buy a car with the intention of making it more fuel-efficient, only to find out later that it actually increases your gas consumption. That’s kind of what this study is suggesting about a supplement thought to protect against Alzheimer’s. It turns out that this dietary supplement, known as L-serine, which was believed to […]

Published on May 4, 2022

Potential Dangers Lurk in Stain-Resistant Kids’ Products

Just like curious kids always find a way to make a mess, some children’s products claim to be superpowered against liquids. But beware, because a secret ingredient might be hiding in these magical creations! Scientists have discovered that PFAS, the so-called ‘forever chemicals,’ can be found in products marketed as water- or stain-resistant, even those […]

Published on May 4, 2022

Study: COVID Transmission 1,000 Times More Likely From Air Versus Surfaces

Imagine a crowded room where the air is thick with the scent of perfume. You can detect it from across the room, but touching any surface won’t leave you smelling like roses. Similarly, a new study suggests that the risk of contracting COVID-19 is overwhelmingly higher through airborne transmission rather than contact with contaminated surfaces. […]

Published on May 4, 2022