The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a warning regarding locally acquired cases of malaria in both Florida and Texas. It has been 20 years since the last case of malaria was caught locally in the United States. Malaria symptoms typically include fever, chills, headache, and fatigue. Symptoms often start between […]
2023 Ripley County Farmers Markets
Shop locally this summer at your Ripley County farmers markets. You can find locally grown produce, handcrafted items, and more in Batesville, Milan, Osgood, and Versailles each week. Batesville Farmers Market The Batesville Farmers Market is held in the parking lot on Main and Boehringer Street in downtown Batesville, Indiana. It takes place on Saturdays […]
Mislabeled Melatonin and the Dangers of Gummy Supplements
A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that many brands of melatonin gummies in the United States may contain up to 347% of the amount listed on the label. In the study, researchers tested 25 brands and found that 22 were improperly labeled. One contained no detectable melatonin and others […]
Check for Recalls During Vehicle Safety Recalls Week
Vehicle recalls shouldn’t be taken lightly. Recalls affect your safety and the safety of your passengers. Vehicle Safety Recalls week is an important reminder to check for open recalls on your vehicles. There are hundreds of recalls issued annually. Also, sometimes recalls are updated. For example, several Takata air bag recalls were upgraded to “Do […]
Gas Stoves and Indoor Air Quality
Gas stoves have been making headlines recently as the US Consumer Product Safety Commission works to regulate them. Research has linked the use of gas stoves to respiratory illness, cancer, cardiovascular problems, and other health conditions. How Gas Stoves Impact Indoor Air Quality Natural gas stoves are currently used in about 40% of US homes. […]
