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Relative arrested following death of three women in Brazil Christmas cake poisoning

Analysis revealed that the amount of arsenic found in the flour used to make the cake was 2,700 times higher than the permitted limit, leading experts to conclude that the flour was the source of the contamination.

Meredith Vieira’s husband Richard Cohen dies after living with multiple sclerosis for more than 50 years

CNN — Richard Cohen, a journalist who was married to former “The View” co-host Meredith Vieira for 38 years, has died after living with multiple sclerosis for decades, it was announced Tuesday on “Today.” He was 76. Cohen passed away on Christmas Eve and “Today’ co-host Hoda Kotb said that he was “surrounded by his family and love.” Cohen told Yahoo Life in 2019 that both his father and his father’s mother both had multiple sclerosis. He...

McDonalds’ new ‘McValue’ menu is out. Here’s what’s on it, and how it works

NBC CHICAGO – McDonald's is taking its efforts to attract money-conscious diners to another level. Diners will be able to create their own deals by mixing and matching various items through the new Buy One, Add One for $1 offer. Customers can purchase one full-priced menu item and add an additional menu of their choice for only $1. McValue breakfast Buy One, Add One for $1 menu items: Sausage McMuffin® Sausage Biscuit Sausage Burrito Hash Browns McValue...

California aims to limit unhealthy food ahead of Trump administration and RFK Jr.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, shown in 2021, signed an executive order that attempts to limit access to unhealthy foods.

What’s the Best Diet for Weight Loss?

AARP – If somebody asks me: “Adam, what’s the best diet?” My simple answer is that it should be one that’s high in lean protein like fish or fowl, and includes a variety of fresh vegetables, whole grains and fruit. I also say move away from carbohydrates, avoid processed foods and sugary sodas, consume sugar sparingly, and pay attention to your portion size. Alcohol also has a lot of empty calories and can make people...

Louisiana reports first U.S. H5N1-related human death

The patient was over the age of 65 and was reported to have underlying medical conditions.

My relatives have been dropping dead from mysterious causes for generations — now I know why

Dr Susan Weiss Leibman's book is simultaneously a memoir, an exploration of genomics, and a mystery, as she tries to piece together the root cause of untimely deaths plaguing her family.

‘Rabbit Fever’ in Humans Has Surged in The Last Decade, CDC Reports

Contact with infected rabbits is just one of the ways humans can become infected with tularemia.

Fish Oil Supplements May Increase Atrial Fibrillation Risk for Some

Research has been mixed in regard to fish oil supplementation for heart disease. Find out who may benefit, who should avoid it, and how much to take.

EPA Report: Formaldehyde Presents Unreasonable Human Health Risk

KFF HEALTH NEWS – ProPublica reports that the EPA "downplayed the threat formaldehyde poses to people living near industrial plants." Separately, the post-holiday sick season is in full swing, as CDC data show that 40 states are reporting high or very high levels of illness. Also: early physical therapy for concussions; hydration; and more. Morning Briefing Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations ProPublica: Formaldehyde Poses An “Unreasonable” Public Health Risk, EPA Finds A long-awaited report from the...

Conditions That Affect Men and Women Differently

Heart Attack The telltale heart attack sign of feeling like there’s an elephant sitting on your chest isn’t as common in women as it is in men. Many women feel upper back pressure, jaw pain, and are short of breath. Or they may feel nauseated and dizzy instead. Though heart disease is the leading cause of death for both genders in the U.S., women are more likely to die after they have a heart attack. Multiple Sclerosis Diseases...

Teacher Outraged After Parent Complains to School Administration About Her ‘Really Big Boobs’

MSN – A middle school teacher was upset and outraged after finding out a parent complained to her school administration about the size of her “really big boobs.” “I always follow the dress code and have never been dress coded in the six years I’ve been in education. Everyone always compliments my outfits!” the middle school teacher began on Reddit. However, recently the school principal approached her after a parent “said that their son was talking...

U.S. to Spend $306 Million Monitoring ‘Low Risk’ Bird Flu

The CDC has confirmed 61 human bird flu cases in the U.S. since April, bringing spending on bird flu monitoring to over $5 million per documented case ...

Flu emergency room visits now “very high” nationwide, CDC says

CBS News – Emergency room visits with influenza are now "very high" nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday, in this week's update on the winter respiratory virus season. This season's wave of flu cases is arriving later than it has in the past two years. After the COVID-19 pandemic, annual waves of influenza during the colder months increased weeks earlier than they had during many pre-pandemic seasons. This year, flu trends look...

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