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James R Hood

'Out-of-Control' Insulin Prices Driving Sales of Bogus Diabetes Cures

'Out-of-Control' Insulin Prices Driving Sales of Bogus Diabetes Cures

The cost of insulin has been rising steadily in the United States – up 11 percent annually in recent years – reaching an average annual cost of $6,000 per patient. One result is obvious: many patients, as many as one-fourth by some estimates, are cutting back or even going without their

California Wants to Trash Misleading Recycling Symbols

California Wants to Trash Misleading Recycling Symbols

There’s something trashy about the recycling symbols you see everywhere. To put it simply, many of them are misleading or downright false. California, which has sort of taken on the role of protecting the nation’s consumers and environment, may soon require that the symbols actually mean what they

California Wants to Trash Misleading Recycling Symbols

California Wants to Trash Misleading Recycling Symbols

There’s something trashy about the recycling symbols you see everywhere. To put it simply, many of them are misleading or downright false. California, which has sort of taken on the role of protecting the nation’s consumers and environment, may soon require that the symbols actually mean what they

California Wants to Trash Misleading Recycling Symbols

California Wants to Trash Misleading Recycling Symbols

There’s something trashy about the recycling symbols you see everywhere. To put it simply, many of them are misleading or downright false. California, which has sort of taken on the role of protecting the nation’s consumers and environment, may soon require that the symbols actually mean what they

California Wants to Trash Misleading Recycling Symbols

California Wants to Trash Misleading Recycling Symbols

There’s something trashy about the recycling symbols you see everywhere. To put it simply, many of them are misleading or downright false. California, which has sort of taken on the role of protecting the nation’s consumers and environment, may soon require that the symbols actually mean what they

California Bill Would Ban PFAS in Food Packaging, Restrict Advertising

California Bill Would Ban PFAS in Food Packaging, Restrict Advertising

California legislators are preparing to ban PFAS, the “forever chemicals” widely found throughout the environment, in food packaging while also imposing strict rules on advertising and requiring manufacturers to disclose toxic chemicals used in cookware. The state senate voted voted Friday to pass the Safer Food Packaging and Cookware Act.

More Americans Looking Overseas for Retirement Living

More Americans Looking Overseas for Retirement Living

More Americans than ever are setting up a second home in another country, with State Department estimates placing the current number as high as nine million. The motive is often financial, as retirees hope to raise thir standard of living without a big increase in cost. Panama, Costa Rica and