California legislature votes to phase out “forever chemicals” in cookware and other household items

[ad_1] California lawmakers voted to ban a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called “forever chemicals,” in cookware. The move has pulled in celebrity chefs on one side and environmentalists, including actor Mark Ruffalo, on the other. The proposal, Senate Bill 682, would prohibit PFAS in cookware, cleaning products, dental floss, ski…

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Breaking down new CDC recommendation on MMRV vaccine

[ad_1] The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to change its recommendation on the combined MMRV vaccine, saying “the combined MMRV vaccine is not recommended” before age 4, but that children in that age group can receive separate doses of the MMR and varicella vaccines. Dr. Celine Gounder explains. [ad_2] Source link

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Louvre thieves will struggle to sell stolen jewels, master jeweler says: “The whole world knows about this robbery”

[ad_1] The thieves who made off with priceless treasure from the Louvre may have a hard time cashing in. The French government valued the pieces — which include an exquisite tiara and a sapphire necklace worn by French royalty — at about $102 million. But Stephen Portier, master jeweler and Parisian gem appraiser, says that’s…

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