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Super Bowl can cause elevated heart attack risk

Super Bowl can cause elevated heart attack risk, especially among at risk patients

I tried club sandwiches from Subway, Jimmy John’s, and Jersey Mike’s, and there’s one I wouldn’t order again

I wanted to see which popular sandwich chain made the best club sub. – Steven John

Measles Outbreak Mounts Among Children in One of Texas’ Least Vaccinated Counties

A measles outbreak is growing in a Texas county with dangerously low vaccination rates.

Trump officials exerting unprecedented control over CDC scientific journal

CBS News – Trump administration political appointees have taken steps in recent weeks to exert unprecedented influence over the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's flagship medical research publication, the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, multiple federal health officials tell CBS News. The interference included dictating what to cover and withholding studies on the growing bird flu outbreak. The Trump administration's moves to control the research published by the agency ends a decades-long streak of independence...

Health clinics face cuts, closures as Trump’s funding fight ripples outside of Washington

A judge has blocked the funding freeze, but organizations say they are still unable to access money they urgently need to pay for salaries, utilities, supplies and other expenses.

Shamrock Shake Returns to McDonald’s

Officially, the shake returns on February 10th around the country.

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cholesterol — know your numbers

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my 30s and overweight, but I thought I was too young to worry about cholesterol. I just learned my cholesterol is high. I know diet and exercise are important. Do I need medication? ANSWER: Cholesterol is a type of fat in our blood. Our bodies need a small amount of cholesterol to build the structure of cell membranes, make certain hormones and help with metabolism, such as producing vitamin...

Salmonella is one Nasty Bug

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – In recent years, Salmonella outbreaks have become a pressing public health concern, highlighting the vulnerabilities in our food supply chain. Salmonella, a group of bacteria commonly linked to foodborne illnesses, is notorious for causing symptoms ranging from mild gastrointestinal distress to severe infections. It’s time for both consumers and industry players to adopt more rigorous safety practices to prevent these outbreaks and protect public health. Salmonella can find its way into various...

People with ‘non-monogamous lifestyles’ seek free drugs to prevent HIV

KFF HEALTH NEWS, ATLANTA — Latonia Wilkins knows she needs to be on PrEP due to her non-monogamous lifestyle. But the 52-year-old Atlanta mother has faced repeated challenges getting the lifesaving drug that can prevent new HIV infections. Years ago, Wilkins was dating a man newly diagnosed with HIV and went to get tested, she said, but was not offered PrEP. Since then, Wilkins said, doctors either have told her she doesn’t need the...

Eating just one egg a week could be enough to lower your risk of dying from heart disease

The consumption of eggs 1–6 times per week was associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality

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...

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