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Fluoride in water: Is it dangerous?
This week, 16% of St. Louis adults surveyed reported that in the last 7 days they had heard that “all fluoride in water is dangerous;” of those who heard it 46% thought it was probably or definitely true. What is fluoride? Fluoride is a natural mineral found in water, soil, air, and certain foods. In the […]
Is it flu or COVID? At-home combo tests can tell
On October 7, the FDA authorized another over-the-counter at-home COVID-19 and flu combo test kit. One in five (20%) St. Louis adults surveyed reported hearing about it this week, an increase from 9% who had heard about it one week prior. How does the combo test kit work? The Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Test is made […]
4 out of 5 St. Louis adults trust food safety
Asked if they trust the safety of the food they buy in stores or restaurants, 74% of St. Louis adults surveyed say they “mostly trust it,” and 9% say they “trust it completely.” About 12% said they “mostly do not trust it,” and 5% said they “don’t trust it at all.” Trust in food safety […]