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Mayo Clinic smartwatch system helps parents shorten and defuse children’s severe tantrums early

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK — Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a smartwatch-based alert system that signals parents at the earliest signs of a tantrum in children with emotional and behavioral disorders — prompting them to intervene before it intensifies. In a new study published in JAMA Network Open, these alerts helped parents intervene within four seconds and shortened severe tantrums by an average of 11 minutes — about half the duration seen with standard therapy. In...

Scientists weigh in on Salmonella contamination in chicken

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – Salmonella is a major U.S. foodborne pathogen. Following are snips from U.S. scientific publications in 2025. The publications include surveys, reviews, and research on the control of Salmonella. “Salmonella is a common cause of foodborne illness in the United States (U.S.) resulting in an estimated one million illnesses each year (Scallan, et al, 2011). Symptoms of Salmonella infection range from headaches, nausea, and chills to diarrhea, vomiting and, in severe cases,...

Tanning bed users are at higher risk of skin cancer, especially in unusual places

Shots Health News – People who regularly use tanning beds are more likely to have DNA damage that can lead to melanoma across nearly the entire surface of their skin. Hop onto TikTok and you'll find lots of videos of young people — mostly women — fake baking under the glowing UV lights of a tanning bed. Seattle dermatologist Heather Rogers says this is an alarming trend that comes after years of decline in indoor tanning...

Legendary director Rob Reiner, wife found stabbed to death in LA home; son reportedly arrested

LOS ANGELES — Legendary director Rob Reiner and his longtime wife have been found stabbed to death inside their Brentwood home — and investigators are eyeing the couple’s troubled adult son as a person of interest, according to law enforcement sources. The 78-year-old “When Harry Met Sally” director and his 68-year-old wife were found Sunday afternoon by their daughter, Romy, sources told The Post. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing...

He insisted his brothers get their arteries checked. Each had advanced heart disease.

From left to right: Michael, Larry, Kevin's wife Linda, Patrick, Kevin and Timothy Murray in June 2023. Kevin Murray

Minnesota Man Convicted of Faking Purple Heart, Defrauding VA Out of $146,287

Military.com – A Minnesota man has been convicted of lying about serving in the military, defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs out of $146,287 in a brazen case of stolen valor. Mikhail R. Wicker pieced together a whale of a story, claiming he had served in combat in Iraq, even going so far as stating he had earned a Purple Heart as a member of the Marine Corps. According to prosecutors in the case, Wicker forged...

Inside the Clintons’ Fight to Avoid Testifying in the House Epstein Inquiry

THE NEW YORK TIMES – A quiet, monthslong battle between Representative James R. Comer of Kentucky, the Republican chairman of the Oversight Committee, and Bill and Hillary Clinton over the panel’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation could come to a head this week. Mr. Comer has threatened to begin contempt of Congress proceedings against them if they fail to appear in person for depositions. The threat is the starkest example yet of the attempt by House Republicans to...

Poisoned At Chipotle: Crowd-sourced food safety reports from the Mexican grill with a history of food safety violations

IWASPOISONED.COM – Browse vetted consumer food-safety reports for Chipotle. See the latest outbreak notices and recall alerts, and check user submissions. Share your experience to help protect friends, family, and community. Chipotle Mexican Grill, 30 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ, USA Report date: Dec 12, 2025 Ordered chipotle bowl for lunch (12 PM) on Dec 11, by 3 PM was feeling nauseous and had chills. Continued to throw up most of the night and had diarrhea. |...

Miley Cyrus Offers Update on Dolly Parton Health Battle

Miley Cyrus shared an optimistic update on her godmother Dolly Parton after the country music icon sat out from a number of recent appearances due to health concerns.

Skunk scratch in Idaho leads to two rabies deaths, including that of an organ recipient in Michigan

It's believed to be the fourth "transplant-transmitted rabies event in the United States since 1978," according to a CDC report.

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Can holiday stress trigger a heart attack?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard that all the stress of the holidays can lead to a heart attack. What's the link, and what can I do to reduce my risk? ANSWER: It's easy to get caught up in the stress and chaos that accompany the holiday season. For some women, their busy lives become even more hectic, and the result can be overwhelming. Also, women often ignore the symptoms of heart disease. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer for women...

Review of Medical Cannabis Use Finds Little Evidence of Benefit [We Talked About This]

Researchers found a chasm between the health reasons for which the public seeks out cannabis and what gold-standard science actually shows about its effectiveness.

FDA approves Merck drug for decimated U.S. cattle herds to stop screwworm

On December 4, the FDA granted conditional approval to Exzolt Cattle-CA1, a topical solution from Merck Animal Health, for the use in beef cattle.

“He Didn’t Last Very Long Afterwards”: Medical Professionals Are Sharing The Most Mind-Blowing Causes Of Death They’ve Ever Had To Diagnose

"They all died because of risky, stupid actions ...

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