THE NEW YORK TIMES – It may start as a twinge in your knee or hip when you get out of bed. Over time, that twinge may turn into persistent pain, swelling…
Month: May 2024
Dairy worker bird flu case shows need for protective gear, US CDC study shows
CHICAGO, May 3 (Reuters) – The Texas dairy farm worker infected with H5N1 bird flu was not wearing respiratory or eye protection and had been exposed to cattle that appeared to have…
HHS Expects 100,000 ‘Dreamers’ To Enroll In Obamacare Under New Rule
KFF HEALTH NEWS – The Biden administration has announced that [so-called] undocumented immigrants with protections under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will be eligible for a federal health plan…
National pickle shortage tied to extreme weather in Mexico
FOX Weather – Are you a pickle connoisseur? If so, extreme weather in Mexico may be impacting the availability of the snack in the US. Every year, Americans consume more than 20…
McDonald’s Is Going To Release Its Biggest Burger Ever
YAHOO! FINANCE – Is bigger always better? That’s the question McDonald’s hopes to answer with the newest addition to its menu. Fox Business reported that earlier this week, McDonald’s CFO Ian Borden…
Anger management: 10 tips to tame your temper
MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Keeping your temper in check can be challenging. Use simple anger management tips — from taking a timeout to using “I” statements — to stay in control….
Red Lobster brought seafood to the masses. ‘Insatiable lust’ has brought them to the verge of bankruptcy.
CNN – In 2003, Red Lobster ran an “Endless Crab” promotion. The all-you-can-eat deal backfired spectacularly. Red Lobster misjudged just how many seafood lovers would pour into restaurants around the United States…
WHO Advisor Asks, “What is the level of mortality that people will accept?”
KFF HEALTH NEWS – The World Health Organization has issued a report that transforms how the world understands respiratory infections like covid-19, influenza, and measles. Motivated by grave missteps in the pandemic,…
Imagine living in a 4-foot body that doesn’t develop chronic diseases
CNN – In the Los Angeles restaurant where Nathaly Paola Castro Torres works, customers never fail to comment on her short stature. “People stare at me too much and make comments or…
This diet with exercise reduces dangerous belly fat and more, study says
CNN — Older people who followed a lower-calorie Mediterranean diet and minimally exercised up to six days a week gained muscle and lost a significant amount of body fat by the end…