“In a new study released this week, it was revealed that among the 1.2 million residents living in parts of Appalachia, an additional 60,000 cases of cancer are directly linked to mountaintop removal mining, a practice that occurs most commonly in West Virginia’s Appalachian Mountains. Using groundbreaking community-based participatory research, West Virginia University researcher Dr. [...]
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“Over her distinguished career as a scientist, professor, and author, Dr. Devra Davis has racked up her share of laurels. With a Ph.D. in science studies and a post-doctoral Master’s of Public Health in epidemiology, Dr. Davis has worked for the National Academy of Sciences, and as a senior advisor in the US Department of [...]
Tai Sophia Institute will be hosting two weeks of free introductory wellness classes beginning Monday, September 13. During Week 1, learn about acupuncture’s powerful role in supporting individuals with cancer before and after they undergo treatment, and harvest helpful “how-tos” about creating greater health and wellness with seasonal foods, herbs, and spices. Week 2 features [...]
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