Berkeley distributes KN95 masks to unhoused residents
In response to the poor air quality resulting from wildfires throughout California, the city of Berkeley has begun distributing KN95 masks to the city’s unhoused population.
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Tag Archives: FDA
Unregulated cosmetics are unfortunately safe until proven toxic
Until comprehensive cosmetics regulation is passed, it is up to us as consumers to keep harmful cosmetic chemicals out of our body.
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Nurses union releases statement against N95 respirator decontamination guidelines
With the increased need for disposable N95 respirators, Bay Area hospitals have been trying to conserve equipment by decontaminating respirators for reuse — upsetting nurses on the front lines.
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Berkeley officials discuss city’s response to COVID-19 pandemic during virtual town hall
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín held a virtual town hall Friday to update the public on the coronavirus and answer questions from constituents.
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Innovative Genomics Institute founds diagnostic testing lab for COVID-19
The Innovative Genomics Institute, or IGI, and UC Berkeley have founded a lab to process diagnostic tests in response to the COVID-19, or the new coronavirus, pandemic.
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Stopping rising superbugs
Slowly, right under our noses, bacteria are becoming resistant to the antibiotics and other medical defenses we’ve developed.
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Coronavirus comes to CA
From a doctor’s diagnosis at a patient’s bedside, how does the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention get notified?
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FDA-approved algorithms can inform clinicians of heart abnormalities
Eko, a Berkeley-based cardiac screening and monitoring company founded by UC Berkeley alumni, gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for algorithms that screen heart murmurs and atrial fibrillation, which will pair with its artificial intelligence-powered, or AI, stethoscope.
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Berkeley Lab study finds cigarette alternative emissions harmful for consumer, air quality
A recent Berkeley Lab study found that the emissions from a cigarette alternative called heat-not-burn are harmful and can lead to poor indoor air quality.
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Individuals should protect themselves from BPA
Reducing your exposure to BPA may seem like a daunting task, but it’s truly not impossible. The next time you take that casual stroll down the grocery store aisle, remember to think frozen or fresh, to say no to plastics and consume everything in moderation. Remembering these five easy steps will help you keep this one industrial chemical out of your water, fruits and veggies.
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