Month: April 2024

EPA Bans Paint Stripper Chemical Linked to Cancer

The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical that is widely used as a paint stripper but is known to cause liver cancer and other health problems. The EPA said its action will protect Americans… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on April 30, 2024

Eating Avocados Linked to Reduced Risk for Diabetes

Researchers have good news for those celebrating Cinco de Mayo this weekend. A new study found that eating avocados may reduce the risk of developing potentially deadly diabetes, especially in women. The research published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on April 30, 2024

En Colorado, reevalúan leyes formuladas para proteger a los menores

Hace más de 60 años, legisladores en Colorado adoptaron la idea de que la intervención temprana podría prevenir el abuso infantil y salvar vidas. El requisito del estado de que ciertos profesionales informaran a las autoridades cuando sospechaban que un niño había sido maltratado o descuidado fue una de las primeras leyes de informes obligatorios […]

Published on April 30, 2024