Contaminants In U.S. Tap Water Could Result In 100,000+ Cancer Diagnoses, Study Warns

This issue needs to be addressed at the Federal level given it is a multi-state issue. This should not be allowed to occur! - TFH





Contaminants In U.S. Tap Water Could Result In 100,000+ Cancer Diagnoses, Study Warns:

WASHINGTON — Tap water may not be as safe in major U.S. cities as we’ve been led to believe, according to a troubling new study just released by the Environmental Working Group. Researchers say that chemical pollutants like arsenic and uranium found in tap water across the country could result in more than 100,000 cancer…

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Certain Heartburn & Acid Reflux Drugs Linked To Higher Risk Of Death, Disease

Researchers found that long term use of proton pump inhibitors increases risk of significant medical complications. Examples are omeprazole, pantaprazole. - TFH





Certain Heartburn & Acid Reflux Drugs Linked To Higher Risk Of Death, Disease:

ST. LOUIS — Millions of people make a habit of taking heartburn medication to help with digestion, but a recent study suggests that taking certain types of heartburn and acid reflux medications for prolonged periods of time may not be a good idea. Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found…

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Beyond 10,000 Hours: Study Reveals 5 Keys To Being Elite In Your Field

Interesting comments but really nothing new here. Keys mentioned are 



1. training (the 10,000 hour idea), 

2. a strong interest in the subject, 

3. perseverence, 

4. help from someone / mentor, and a 

5. positive belief in oneself. 



- TFH



Beyond 10,000 Hours: Study Reveals 5 Keys To Being Elite In Your Field:

TRONDHEIM, Norway — Many people believe Malcolm Gladwell’s dictum that in order to be truly great at something, one must commit to at least 10,000 hours of practice. While dedicated training is certainly an integral part of the recipe for success, a new study finds four additional factors that are needed to truly become elite at…

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