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Pharmacy Chain Closing 1,200 Locations Across The Country

iheart – Walgreens is planning a significant scale-down in operations over the next few years. The national pharmacy chain said that it will be closing around 1,200 stores across the country over the next three years. While Walgreens' fourth-quarter earnings beat expectations, the company still reported a net loss of $3 billion, which mostly stems from a writedown of CareCitrix, a Chinese pharmaceutical chain and a home care provider. "Walgreens spent years building its business through acquisitions...

The chemicals in your cleaners

CNN – Cleaning products may contain volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, which include hundreds of different chemicals, says Dr. Natalie Johnson, associate professor of environmental and occupational health at Texas A&M University School of Public Health. Volatile organic compounds are gases that can be emitted from solid or liquid products, according to the EPA. These chemicals can cause problems such as eye, nose and throat irritation and damage to the liver, kidney and central nervous system,...

Rare bear meat at gathering gives 10 people a scare—and parasitic worms

The infection is from the roundworm Trichinella, which causes trichinellosis.

Be sure to follow food safety practices in aftermath of hurricanes

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – Floods and prolonged power outages after hurricanes can jeopardize the safety of your food. It’s important to take the proper steps to evaluate and discard certain foods and utensils after these events. To stay safe, be sure to follow these tips: Never taste a food to determine its safety If your power has been out for several days, please throw away any food in your refrigerator and freezer. Reference our chart of what...

Watch: Biggest Dangers and Health Concerns From Hurricane Milton

KFF HEALTH HEWS – Some Florida residents who rode out Hurricane Milton as it battered the state have medical needs to account for during the storm, such as dialysis treatment or keeping insulin refrigerated amid power outages. On CBS News, Céline Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, shared advice on how to prepare before a major weather event. Céline Gounder: [email protected] | SOURCE As Florida cleans up after Milton, the mental toll of hurricanes can't...

McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac debuts this week

The Chicken Big Mac, which has been tested in other international markets, is coming to McDonald's in the U.S. starting Oct. 10.

Missing immune cells may explain why COVID-19 vaccine protection quickly wanes

New insights on what stimulates long-lived antibody production could spur better vaccines

Woman killed by malfunctioning ottoman bed

Helen Davey was killed when the mattress section of an ottoman bed fell on her. Helen Davey/Instagram

Floridians Urged To Avoid Floodwaters Teeming With Bacteria After Milton

Newsweek: Hurricane Milton Aftermath Triggers Deadly Bacteria Warning Floridians are at an increased risk of "life-threatening" bacterial infections in the wake of Hurricane Milton, state health officials have warned. Residents have been urged to avoid floodwaters as the department continues to monitor and respond to health risks posed by this year's hurricane season. The New York Times: How Back-To-Back Hurricanes Harm Mental Health As Hurricane Milton battered Florida’s Gulf Coast on Thursday, Chloe Ottani followed the news...

The mystery of centenarians

‘Only 10-30% of our lifespan is estimated to be due to genetics’

Pharma giant to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims

GSK has reached agreements with law firms representing around 80,000 claimants.

Mayo Clinic Minute: What happens to your body when you have obstructive sleep apnea?

Mayo Clinic News Network – If you snore, it could be a sign that you have obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Virend Somers, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist with a focus on sleep apnea, says it's a serious medical condition that can cause heart problems and other health issues. Dr. Somers co-authored a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology on the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and its impact on cardiovascular disease. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when...

FDA Proposes New Vaccine Approval Process for Pandemics

THE EPOCH TIMES – Due to concerns about the H5N1 avian virus, which has been shown to spread to humans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new approach to pandemic vaccines. At the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meeting on Thursday, Jerry Weir, director of the FDA’s Division of Viral Products, asked the 11 committee members to discuss changes to the influenza vaccine strain change process. Under the current plan,...

How Can I Get ‘Forever Chemicals’ Out of My Life?

THE NEW YORK TIMES – “Forever chemicals,” also known as PFAS, are everywhere. They’re in our water, our soil and in everyday items like cookware, mascara or waterproof clothing. And there’s mounting evidence that this family of thousands of synthetic chemicals can increase the risk of some types of cancer, developmental and fertility issues, and other health problems. So it makes sense to limit our exposure to them. That’s easier said than done. Public health experts say that...

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