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Highly Processed Foods Linked to Increased Risk of Death
Label-reading can separate the good from the bad -- and possibly deadly
A new JAMA Internal Medicine study has linked ultra-processed foods to shorter life spans. These include popular food staples such as instant noodles and soups, breakfast cereals, energy bars and drinks, chicken nuggets and many other ready-made meals and packaged snacks … Continue reading
Washington Introduces the Long-Term Care Trust Act
Rep. Laurie Jinkins proposed the bill, which is already approved by the House
In American history, the pioneers moved from the East Coast to the West. In modern times, however, the West Coast often leads the country in innovation. Right now, Washington State is pioneering a financial plan that may move eastward and … Continue reading
Dakota Johnson Graduates From High School Days Before His Death
School-county officials brought the graduation ceremony to the student's hospital room
Dakota Johnson had always dreamed of graduating from high school. Johnson suffered from Duchenne muscular dystrophy for most of his life, so graduation was never a certainty. Fortunately, the high school senior was able to complete all of his schoolwork … Continue reading
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Washington Legalizes Two Novel Methods of Final Disposition
New legislation allows the use of “natural organic reduction” and alkaline hydrolysis
The State of Washington has just authorized historic legislation that will legalize two new methods of final disposition in the state. Now awaiting the signature of Gov. Jay Inslee, the measure will allow “natural organic reduction” (formerly known as “recomposition”) … Continue reading
The Bloom Project Delivers Joy at the End of Life
A cadre of volunteers supplies repurposed flowers to people in hospice
A room where someone is dying can be a sad place. Often, someone at the end of life does not get outside. Sometimes a person cannot move from the bed. So it is a true gift of love — and … Continue reading
Popularity of CBD Has Regulators Taking Action
Widespread distribution of the popular cannabis derivative is being checked by FDA and other agencies
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a non-psychoactive chemical found in some cannabis and hemp that’s become popular for treating a variety of ailments. CBD produces none of the “high” associated with marijuana use. As its popularity has recently skyrocketed, it has … Continue reading
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Tagged Agriculture Improvement Act, Cannabis, CBD, CBD benefits, CBD oil, CBD regulation, FDA, FDA regulation, Hemp
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