Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ costs Americans billions: study
Daily exposure to cancer-linked “forever chemicals” is expected to cost Americans billions of dollars over the current population’s lifetime, a new study has found. The associated increase in medical bills and decrease in worker productivity could generate economic losses between $5.52 billion and $62.6 billion, according to the study, published in the journal Exposure and Health on Tuesday. Forever chemicals, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are linked to a variety of illnesses, such as thyroid disease, testicular cancer and kidney cancer.
Read MoreTrump: LIV gold tournament a ‘great thing’ for Saudi Arabia
Former President Trump said LIV Golf, a Saudi-backed league that is holding an event at his Bedminster, N.J., golf club this week, is a “great thing” for Saudi Arabia. Trump told the Wall Street Journal on Monday that the tournament has been worth “billions of dollars” in publicity for Saudi Arabia. “I think LIV has been a great thing for Saudi Arabia, for the image of Saudi Arabia,” he said. “I think it’s going to be an incredi
Read MoreAs the potency of weed has increased, so too have addictions
Story at a glance Use of higher-potency cannabis products is associated with increased risks of addiction and psychosis, according to new research. Previously, advocates have called for mental health warning labels for products sold in California. Authors of the new research suggest policy makers carefully assess THC levels in product
Read MoreNYC monkeypox infections surpass 1,000
Over 1,000 cases of monkeypox were reported in New York City with cases still rising as the city continues to manage the outbreak. The New York City Health Department said as of Monday, 1,040 people have been infected with monkeypox, with more cases likely not diagnosed. The department noted that cases are still rising. The city has ramped up testing since the outbreak as the
Read MoreJill Biden press secretary leaving White House for private sector
First lady Jill Biden’s press secretary Michael LaRosa is departing the White House for a job in the private sector, he confirmed in an email to The Hill on Tuesday. LaRosa, who has served as Jill Biden’s spokesman since the 2020 presidential campaign, said he would be joining the public affairs firm Hamilton Place Strategies. His last day is Friday. In a lengthy statement announcing his departure, LaRosa thanked the first lady and called his service in the White House “the proudest and most rewarding experience” of his life. “I am forever
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