Health

Mind the Gap: My Horrible Experience With Nike Mind and a Shoe That Couldn’t Get the Basics Right I wanted to love the Nike Mind. Actually, after everything Nike put consumers through just to get a pair, I expected to love it. The Nike Mind 001 and Mind 002 arrived surrounded by the kind of

U.S. Food Safety Struggles The latest Cyclospora outbreak is exposing a food safety system that has been under pressure for years. Tens of thousands of people across 47 states have reported illnesses connected to a Cyclospora outbreak that began in mid May, putting renewed pressure on federal health officials to determine how the contamination happened

White House Drafting Executive Order on Vaccines and Autism Despite Decades of Research Finding No Link The White House is reportedly drafting an executive order that could reopen federal scrutiny of childhood vaccines and autism, pushing the Trump administration deeper into a scientific controversy that researchers and major medical organizations have spent decades investigating. According

Sad News Out of Argentina Jorge Messi, the father of soccer superstar Lionel Messi and one of the most important figures behind his son’s extraordinary career, has died at the age of 68. Jorge passed away Friday night, August 7th, at a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina, following a prolonged illness. His death was confirmed

Walmart Pistachio Nut Butter Recall A pistachio nut butter sold at Walmart is being recalled after testing found possible contamination with Salmonella, raising concerns for consumers who may have the product sitting in their homes. Boticelli Foods is recalling a specific lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter, a 6.7 ounce product sold at Walmart stores.

Families Sound Alarm Over Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln as Deployment Stretches Into Ninth Month Sailors and Marines are reportedly facing exhaustion, food and supply shortages, broken sanitation systems and months without meaningful time ashore as families question how long the carrier can safely sustain its Middle East combat mission Families of sailors and Marines

Salmonella Outbreak Chipotle Jalapeños Outbreak Federal and state health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak that may be linked to fresh jalapeño peppers served at Chipotle restaurants and other Mexican-style eateries, prompting the restaurant chain to remove the suspected ingredient from its supply while the investigation continues. The outbreak is centered in Minnesota, where health

America Is Getting High: Marijuana Use Is Surging and Fox News Is Freaking Out America’s relationship with marijuana has changed so dramatically that statistics once unimaginable during the height of the War on Drugs are becoming ordinary. Cannabis has moved from illicit counterculture to dispensary storefronts, medical programs, gummies, vape cartridges and increasingly normalized adult

Fauci Invokes the Fifth More Than 100 Times After Release of Pandemic Diaries, Renewing COVID Accountability Debate WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 100 times during a contentious Senate hearing this week, refusing to answer questions from

Cyclospora and Salmonella Outbreak Federal health officials are responding to two major foodborne illness outbreaks after a multistate Cyclospora investigation expanded to nine states while a separate Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs has sickened nearly 100 people across the country. Although the outbreaks are unrelated, both investigations remain active as officials work to identify

How Will These Robots Help Patients and Staff? Artificial intelligence continues making its way into nearly every industry, and now it has officially rolled into the halls of a Texas hospital. Odessa Regional Medical Center (ORMC) in Odessa, Texas, has begun deploying AI-powered service robots designed to assist nurses with many of the routine but

Cell Phones and Screen Time Linked to Changes in Children’s Brain Development, Experts Warn Children’s increasing use of smartphones, tablets, and other digital devices is drawing renewed concern from pediatricians and neuroscientists after a growing body of research linked excessive screen exposure during early childhood to measurable changes in brain development and worsening mental health

Florida is NOT Playing and the Rules for SNAP are About to Change Florida is preparing to tighten the rules on what Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can purchase with their benefits, joining a growing number of states that are limiting the use of taxpayer-funded food assistance for products considered to have little or

The Rise of the Staffocracy: Is America Becoming a Nation Governed by Unelected Staff? WASHINGTON — The framers of the United States Constitution envisioned a government led by elected representatives who would debate legislation, oversee the executive branch, and remain directly accountable to the American people. Nearly 250 years later, critics across the political spectrum

Bacteria Shuts Down Beaches Families planning summer beach trips are finding red flags instead of sunny swims as bacteria contamination prompts closures and health advisories from coast to coast across the United States. Public health officials are warning visitors to stay out of the water at dozens of beaches after testing revealed bacteria levels high

CDC Struggles to Contain Nationwide Cyclospora Outbreak as Budget Cuts Fuel Public Health Concerns The United States is confronting a growing nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasitic illness that can cause severe, prolonged diarrhea and hospitalization, just as public health officials warn that recent federal funding reductions have weakened the nation’s ability to rapidly

Taco Bell Cyclospora Response Taco Bell says it is voluntarily removing certain fresh ingredients from select restaurants as health officials investigate whether the fast-food chain could be connected to a growing multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite. The company stressed that no ingredient or restaurant has been confirmed as

Parasite Outbreak Lettuce U.S. Health officials across the United States are investigating a widespread outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. The outbreak has affected more than 30 states, with health experts increasingly focusing on fresh lettuce as a possible source of the infections. The Centers for Disease Control

Miami Beach Doctor Charged In Fatal Wellness Treatment Death A Miami Beach doctor has been charged with manslaughter after prosecutors say a woman died during an alternative wellness treatment that was advertised as a “heart protocol” ceremony. According to Miami-Dade court records, Dr. Jeffrey Kamlet was arrested following an investigation into the death of a

So, Really, How Bad is This Bed Bug Problem? Las Vegas has long been known as one of the world’s premier vacation destinations, welcoming more than 40 million visitors every year with its luxury resorts, casinos, entertainment, and nightlife. However, a new report is reminding travelers that even the most glamorous destinations aren’t immune to