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RFK Jr. is looking in the wrong place for autism’s cause

Autism is a complex disorder with a range of manifestations that has long defied simple explanations, and it’s unlikely that we will ever identify a single “cause” of autism.

Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers sickens dozens across 18 states

CBS News – Nearly four dozen people across 18 states are sick with salmonella food poisoning tied to recalled cucumbers, according to federal health officials. At least 16 people have been hospitalized. The recalled cucumbers, grown by Bedner Growers Inc., were sold at three Bedner's Farm Fresh Markets locations in Florida and sent to stores, restaurants and other locations in multiple states. They were distributed by Fresh Start Produce Inc. between April 29 and May 19. The...

“The word ‘retarded’ is back” … How a normal word became a ‘slur’

CNN – “The word ‘retarded’ is back, and it’s one of the great culture victories,” Joe Rogan said with a laugh in the April 10 episode of his über-popular podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience.” “Probably spurred on by podcasts.” A few months earlier, on January 6, Elon Musk used the word in response to a Finnish researcher who called Musk the “largest spreader of disinformation in human history.” Use of the slur more than doubled...

American Doctors Are Moving to Canada To Escape the Trump Administration

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Earlier this year, as President Donald Trump was beginning to reshape the American government, Michael, an emergency room doctor who was born, raised, and trained in the United States, packed up his family and got out. Michael now works in a small-town hospital in Canada. KFF Health News and NPR granted him anonymity because of fears he might face reprisal from the Trump administration if he returns to the U.S. He...

Where Is Subway Guy Jared Fogle Now? What We Know About His Life in Prison

At the height of his success, Jared Fogle's net worth was estimated to be about $15 million.

Why a fluttering heart could lead to stroke

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. I've read that it puts me at greater risk of stroke. Can you tell me more about this? ANSWER: You may not have known you had atrial fibrillation (AFib) until your condition was discovered during a physical examination. For others, AFib can have life-altering symptoms that affect their ability to perform daily activities. Atrial fibrillation is a common type of heart rhythm disorder where the heart doesn't beat efficiently. This makes the heart...

Sheriff’s deputy arrested for boating while intoxicated

Many departments issue press releases and place officers on administrative leave immediately. But in rare instances, agencies withhold such information until compelled by public records laws or media inquiries. This appears to be one of those cases.

Review highlights food contamination risks

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – A review has looked into different types of food contaminants and the drivers behind food safety risks to help with their detection and control. The study focused on current types of food contaminants, advances in detection technologies, emerging risks, and the latest developments in regulatory frameworks through a review of 116 articles published between 2019 and 2024. Contaminants were put into three categories: biological, chemical, and physical. Six key drivers of current...

On the Campaign Trail, Elon Musk Juggled Drugs and Family Drama

THE NEW YORK TIMES – As Elon Musk became one of Donald J. Trump’s closest allies last year, leading raucous rallies and donating about $275 million to help him win the presidency, he was also using drugs far more intensely than previously known, according to people familiar with his activities. Mr. Musk’s drug consumption went well beyond occasional use. He told people he was taking so much ketamine, a powerful anesthetic, that it was affecting...

Bloodhounds hunting ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ fugitive are seen as key part of manhunt

Associated Press – A bloodhound picked up the scent shortly after the “ Devil in the Ozarks ” escaped from a lockup in northern Arkansas. The hound didn’t have to go far to begin the hunt — it lives at the prison as part of a specialized unit that uses man’s best friend to help track fugitives. Although the scent of convicted killer Grant Hardin was lost because of heavy rain, experts say that even...

Bernard Kerik, New York’s Police Commissioner on 9/11, Dies at 69

THE NEW YORK TIMES – Bernard B. Kerik, the New York City police commissioner who was hailed as a hero for overseeing the department’s response to the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, only to fall from grace after he pleaded guilty to federal corruption and tax crimes, died on Thursday. He was 69. Kash Patel, the director of the F.B.I., announced Mr. Kerik’s death in a post on X. He said the...

Exercising to counter the effects of aging

CNN – To maintain physical fitness, aging adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly and two days per week of muscle-strengthening activities of moderate intensity that involve all of the major muscle groups. Those minutes need to include a variety of exercises that build strength, enhance mobility, improve balance and increase cardiovascular health. Incorporate these types of exercise into your routine: 1. Resistance training: Resistance training is the key to combating muscle loss. It can include...

Vitamin D supplements may slow aging by preserving telomere length

MEDICAL NEWS TODAY – A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined how omega-3 fatty acid and vitamin D supplementation affected telomere shortening, a natural process that happens with age. As the authors of this study explained, telomeres help protect the ends of chromosomes. Telomere shortening might increase the risk of death and certain diseases. David Cutler, MD, a board certified family medicine physician at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica,...

Canada Wants to Kill 400 Ostriches. Kennedy and Dr. Oz Want to Save Them.

Ostriches on a British Columbia farm have died of the avian flu. Canada ordered hundreds of others to be culled. But two top Trump administration officials have objected.

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