“Political meddling helped destroy the CDC’s credibility when Americans needed the agency the most.” – Bloomberg, Mar 29, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — Updated COVID-19 vaccines are coming soon, just in time to…
Month: September 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Moms for Liberty co-founder to state Commission on Ethics
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed a co-founder of Moms for Liberty, a “parental rights” group that has sought to take over school boards in multiple states, to the…
Vigil planned for Massachusetts teen who died after taking part in One Chip Challenge
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The family of a teenager who died after eating an extremely spicy tortilla chip as part of a social media challenge will gather to remember the promising basketball…
Scientists Finally Discover Why Exercise Cuts Alzheimer’s Risk, Study Says
Forbes – Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital believe they’ve discovered the hormonal link that allows exercise to reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk—the last affirmation that the best known way to combat the disease…
McConnell tries to reassure colleagues, vows to serve out term as Senate GOP leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell declared again Wednesday that he plans to finish his term as leader despite freezing up at two news conferences over the summer, brushing off…
Bruce Springsteen cancels a slate of concerts, citing peptic ulcer disease
NPR – Bruce Springsteen has canceled plans to play a slate of arena concerts this month, saying the move was recommended by his medical team due to “symptoms of peptic ulcer disease.”…
Feds probing 5,000 pilots suspected of hiding major health issues
BUSINESS INSIDER – Federal authorities have been probing roughly 5,000 pilots who officials believe may have falsified their medical records to hide that they were earning benefits for significant health issues that…
Workers Pay the Price While Congress and Employers Debate Need for Heat Regulations
KFF HEALTH NEWS – Sometimes the heat makes you vomit, said Carmen Garcia, a farmworker in the San Joaquin Valley of California. She and her husband spent July in the garlic fields,…
States w/ Weaker Marijuana Laws See More Impaired Driving
(Casey Harper, The Center Square) States with less restrictive marijuana policies have higher incidents of residents driving while high, a new report finds. The Drug Free America Foundation released a new report…
Instant Regret After Eating At Subway
HEADLINE HEALTH – Improper food storage is a common cause of food poisoning. Recent news reports reveal foods not being held at proper temperatures and numerous customers experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, and other…