Month: April 2023

Lithium in Water Linked to Uptick in Autism Risk

Imagine you’re making a smoothie and you accidentally add too much of one ingredient. Well, it turns out that having higher levels of lithium in drinking water might be like adding too much to the recipe for autism. Researchers discovered that pregnant women in Denmark who had tap water with higher levels of lithium were […]

Published on April 3, 2023

Study: Alcohol Brings No Health Benefits

You know those flashy headlines that claim a daily glass of wine will keep the doctor away? Well, it seems like those claims might not be as solid as previously thought. A recent evidence review has put these studies under a magnifying glass and found some flaws. Turns out, the potential health benefits of moderate […]

Published on April 3, 2023

CDC Investigating Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Flour

There’s a new outbreak of Salmonella Infantis, and it seems like raw flour is the culprit. Health officials are like detectives, trying to solve the case. They’re investigating the possible connection between the outbreak and different brands of flour. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]

Published on April 3, 2023