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HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40 – new research

HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40 – new research

Using an in-home HEPA purifier for one month spurs a small but significant improvement in brain function in adults age 40 and older. That’s the result of a new study we co-authored in the journal Scientific Reports. HEPA purifiers – HEPA stands for high efficiency particulate air – remove

Massive eye drop recall reflects ongoing issues with manufacturing and FDA inspection

Massive eye drop recall reflects ongoing issues with manufacturing and FDA inspection

(STORRS, CONN.) A California company has recalled more than 3.1 million bottles of lubricating eye drops because it had not properly tested – and thus could not prove – whether the products were sterile. These products are sold under several names at major retailers across the country. The company, K.C.