POPULAR SCIENCE – For decades, scientists have studied animals living in or near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant to see how increased levels of radiation affect their health, growth, and evolution. A…
Here’s how much the E. coli incident hurt McDonald’s traffic
RESTAURANT BUSINESS – An E. coli outbreak that sickened McDonald’s customers in 14 states has had a substantial impact on the company’s traffic, according to data from the research firm Placer.ai. The…
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Managing multiple sclerosis: Types and treatments
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I started dealing with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) a year ago. I have good days and bad days dealing with symptoms. But I have improved with a new medication….
Infant dies, 10 others sick in food poisoning tied to Chinese food
WPLN NEWS – An outbreak of listeria tied to ready-to-eat-meat from Yu Shang Food has killed an infant from California and sickened at least 10 others, according to the Centers for Disease…
What to Know About Brooke Rollins, Trump’s Choice for Agriculture Secretary
THE NEW YORK TIMES – President-elect Donald J. Trump rounded out his cabinet selections on Saturday, picking Brooke Rollins as his agriculture secretary. A lawyer from Texas, Ms. Rollins, 52, served in…
You can reduce your risk of dementia. Here’s how to get started
Shots – Health News – One key to healthy aging is to keep our minds sharp. And some of the best strategies to fend off dementia, stroke and even late-life depression come…
What makes oatmeal the ideal breakfast for heart health and weight loss?
MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Oatmeal is a nutritious, inexpensive and versatile way to incorporate whole grains into your diet and help you start your morning off right. Oats made history when they…
Trump Builds Health Team With FDA, Surgeon General Picks
Bloomberg – President-elect Donald Trump nominated surgeon and author Marty Makary to lead the Food and Drug Administration, picking a physician who openly criticized the agency during the pandemic to run the…
World-Renowned Vaccine Scientist: RFK Is Right — Let’s Study Vaccine Risk Factors
THE FEDERALIST – Some in the scientific community are shocked and dismayed. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, which includes…
Vasectomies Rise 1,200% After Donald Trump Election Win
NEWSWEEK – Planned Parenthood saw a 1,200 percent rise in vasectomy appointments scheduled on November 6, the day after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. Responding to new calls to defund…