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On the Front Lines Against Bird Flu, Egg Farmers Say They’re Losing the Battle

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Greg Herbruck knew 6.5 million of his birds needed to die, and fast. But the CEO of Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch wasn’t sure how the family egg producer (one of the largest in the U.S., in business for over three generations) was going to get through it, financially or emotionally. One staffer broke down in Herbruck’s office in tears. “The mental toll on our team of dealing with that many dead chickens is...

Virginia McCaskey, 102, Owner and Stalwart of the Chicago Bears, Dies

The daughter of the Bears founder and football pioneer, George Halas, she witnessed much of N.F.L. history from a young age, then took the team’s reins in 1983.

Over 60? Avoid These 7 Eating Habits That Are Wrecking Your Body

Dietitians reveal the worst eating mistakes that could harm your health as you age.

Marijuana Dependence Linked to Higher Risk of Death

Two new Canadian studies are the largest to date looking at death rates and psychosis associated with cannabis use disorder.

North Carolina tuberculosis cases rising for first time in decades following one of the worst outbreaks in U.S. history

Cases of the world’s deadliest infectious disease have been increasing in the U.S. in recent years

Thai Talapia: “Most farmers fertilize their ponds with chicken manure”

Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) – Although tilapia have been grown in cages in canals, lakes, rivers and reservoirs, pond culture of Nile tilapia is most common in Thailand, especially in rural areas. Pond farms range from less than 0.5 ha to over 20 ha in area. Most farmers fertilize their ponds with chicken manure and/or chemical fertilizers to enhance planktonic growth for greenwater culture. Feeding is supplementary only. Quality feeds are available, but due to their...

The Best Exercise Habits To Totally Reshape Your Body After 50

Stay strong, lean, and healthy with these expert-recommended moves

Dog Food Recalled in Multiple States Due to Salmonella Contamination

The company has withdrawn multiple other pet foods over recent months due to similar issues.

Alarming Rise in Microplastics Levels in Our Brains

Microplastics tend to gather in fat cells in the insulating sheath that wraps around the brain's neurons and helps to regulate signal transmission—this accumulation may explain why microplastic concentrations in the brain are higher than in other organs.

Can taking testosterone improve your health?

Demand for the hormone is surging, and not just to treat libido. Here’s what we know about its benefits, and potential risks.

After Record Levels of Cancer-Causing Chemicals Were Found in a New Mexico Lake, Hunters Are Urged to Contact Their Doctors

Due to the high levels of toxic chemicals, wildlife officials now warn all waterfowlers to contact their doctor.

With little fanfare, Biden administration stacked vaccine advisory committee with new members

Xavier Becerra, health secretary in the Biden administration, approved eight new candidates to the Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices in the runup to his departure from office.

Fay Vincent, Baseball Commissioner in a Stormy Era, Dies at 86

Fay Vincent had been an official in the Securities Exchange Commission, chairman of Columbia Pictures and vice-chairman of Coca-Cola, but was best known as the commissioner of baseball.

These Nutrients Can Strengthen Aging Bones

THE NEW YORK TIMES – Here are some nutrients to prioritize to keep your bones healthy as you age. Calcium When you don’t get enough calcium from food, your body will pull the mineral from your bones, which can make them weaker, said Sue Shapses, a professor of nutritional sciences at Rutgers University. Your ability to absorb calcium from food declines as you age too, she said. Dairy products like milk and yogurt are excellent sources of...

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