Early indications are that the Richmond water crisis was a completely preventable event, according to an official with the Virginia Department of Health. Drinking Water Office Director Dwayne Roadcap says the city failed to test their backup systems at the water treatment plant ahead of the storm. He also tells CBS 6 someone could have manually closed valves that could have prevented flooding at the plant.
A recent study led by researchers at Washington State University discovered that elderberry juice could be a "potent tool" for weight management and boosting metabolic health. Published in the journal of "Nutrients" the study observed that consuming 12 ounces daily of elderberry juice for a week positively changed the gut microbiome. Researchers noted that those who drank 12 ounces of elderberry juice "had significantly increased amounts of beneficial gut bacteria" and decreased amounts of harmful bacteria.