By Dominic Indolino |Staff Writer| Formaldehyde, an ingredient found in embalming fluid, is also reported to be present in cigarette smoke. Presently, electronic cigarettes generate $1.5 billion a year, but Bloomberg Industries predicts that electronic cigarette sales could surpass those of tobacco, an industry already producing a market of half a trillion dollars collectively. Electronic cigarettes have been on the market since 2004, and are now facing FDA legislation. A study in 2014 for the BMC Public Health journal could not link negative effects to e-cigs “at a level that would warrant attention.” Acrolein, used as a chemical precursor, and formaldehyde are found in … [Read more...] about Formaldehyde key ingredient in e-cigarettes
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Suicide intervention is moral duty
By Ariana Cano |Staff Writer| Anyone having suicidal thoughts should seek professional help. Although many are aware of what suicide means, people tend to either avoid the topic due to discomfort, or remain ill-informed. “More than 800,000 people die by suicide every year (worldwide) - around one person every 40 seconds,” according to WHO’s first global report on suicide prevention posted on Sept. 4, 2014. It’s important to understand suicide to determine whether or not you, or someone you know displays suicidal signs. The most common signs of people who are at potential risk for suicide include but are not limited to stress, depression, helplessness, hopelessness, … [Read more...] about Suicide intervention is moral duty
Nigeria is Ebola free
By Yara Del Rio-Dominguez |Staff Writer| Nigeria was declared Ebola free by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to WHO, “In order to declare an Ebola outbreak over, a country must pass 42 days with active surveillance in place, and with no new cases detected.” “This is a spectacular success story that shows Ebola can be contained,” said WHO. Some citizens of Nigeria were infected with the virus in July by a sick air traveler. The country of Nigeria reacted by isolating and treating those who had been infected or had come in contact with someone who had contracted the virus and then physically monitored them for 21 days. Although Nigeria did not place a travel ban, they … [Read more...] about Nigeria is Ebola free
U.S. man dies of Ebola
By Robin Alcantara |Staff Writer| The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are moving forward with plans set in place to prevent the further spread of ebola after the first ebola patient diagnosed in the U.S died. Thomas Eric Duncan of Liberia died on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. Duncan was one of six reported Ebola patients in the U.S. Five other patients were diagnosed while in West Africa and were sent home for treatment. “Additional cases may occur in the U.S., particularly people traveling from the outbreak region,” stated Dr. Laura Newcomb, a CSUSB faculty member. The potential of Ebola further spreading into other countries also exists because volunteers … [Read more...] about U.S. man dies of Ebola
Coyotes’ favorite “must watch” shows
By Mary Moreno |Staff Writer| Television enthusiasts rejoice over the ability to stream their shows from network websites, Netflix and YouTube. A recent study by Neilson Research found that 37 percent of U.S. households watch television online That can explain the spontaneous gasps or laughs coming from all those students during their break in between classes. “I mostly watch Korean dramas online,” said Vanessa Robles “My favorite show is Coffee Prince, it was my very first Korean drama and is amazing. The whole plot line, everything just pulls you into the story and you begin to feel what the characters feel.” Chris Burns has been interested in two new shows released … [Read more...] about Coyotes’ favorite “must watch” shows
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