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Contaminated oysters spread fatal flesh-eating bacteria in two states

Two latest deaths were traced back to Louisiana-harvested oysters

McDonald’s Is Bringing Back the Pumpkin & Creme Pie for a Limited Time Starting This Week

It’s beginning to look like autumn at the Golden Arches.

Alaska woman seriously injured in bear attack while jogging near her home

Between 2000 to 2017, state health officials reported 10 fatal attacks and 68 hospitalizations due to bear-related injuries.

How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech

KFF Health News – It started with a high school typing course. Wanda Woods enrolled because her father advised that typing proficiency would lead to jobs. Sure enough, the federal Environmental Protection Agency hired her as an after-school worker while she was still a junior. Her supervisor “sat me down and put me on a machine called a word processor,” Woods, now 67, recalled. “It was big and bulky and used magnetic cards to store information....

These 3 sex moves are most likely to break your penis — how to be safe so you won’t need surgery

Rough sex is a common cause of injuries where a partner inadvertently hurts the other, and can be minimized by taking a slower, cautious, graduated approach with good communication.

Report: Countries Worldwide that Restrict Dangerous Dog Breeds

DOGSBITE.ORG – Jurisdictions in at least 84 countries regulate dangerous dog breeds, of which 99% include pit bull breeds, 89% mastiff/fighting breeds, 45% rottweiler breed, 35% pinscher breeds, 32% northern/spitz breeds, and 26% livestock guardian breeds. The estimated combined population of these countries is 4.99 billion. Notably, at least 21% (18) of countries, mainly in Northern Europe and parts of Asia, have adopted a new national-level breed restriction or strengthened an existing one since the...

Trump’s Bruised Hand Seen Without Makeup—and It Looks Quite Bad

THE NEW REPUBLIC – As questions swirl about recurrent bruising on the back of Donald Trump’s right hand, the 79-year-old president’s injury was clearly visible—without the daub of mismatched makeup with which it’s usually covered—during his public appearances early on Monday. The bruising was spotted repeatedly during a Monday morning executive order–signing, and again during an afternoon meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. While Trump has previously sought to hide the mark with a...

Hiker who died after being bitten by venomous snake in Tennessee made fatal mistake, officials believe

The hiker was found just half a mile down a trailhead at the sprawling Savage Gulf State Park, officials said.

Are Your Blood Sugars Out of Control? Signs to Look For

You Don't Check Your Blood Sugar People with type 2 diabetes can often keep their blood sugar levels under control with diet, exercise, and medicine. But unless you check your blood sugar level with a meter on the schedule your doctor recommends, you won't have the most accurate results. Any person with diabetes can benefit from checking their blood sugar. And when you track your results in a log, your doctor can tell how well you're...

This Sub Is So Nasty, It’s Now Used As An Actual Weapon

T-shirts depicting footlongs have hit Etsy, and some protestors are even bringing wrapped Subway sandwiches to demonstrations outside the White House.

Everyday Habits to Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Balance Your Diet Your food choices may help cut your odds of having breast cancer, though scientists are doing more research to learn how diet affects the disease. Focus on vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains, which should make up two-thirds of your plate. Reserve the other third for lean protein such as poultry or fish. More than 5 cups a day of plant-based fare is a good guideline. Limit Alcohol If you’re a woman who has two or...

Pain relief comes from more than meds

Think of this healing mix as an expanded toolbox that goes beyond what most people consider the “real” tools for pain relief.

Ice cream recall hits Walmart, Kroger, Publix and others after dangerous mistake

There are many numbers and dates on the foods, drugs, cosmetics, and other products we use every day. When unsafe products must be removed from the market, these numbers and dates can help identify them quickly.

Hostess recalls Ding Dongs because of mold

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – The J.M. Smucker Co. has initiated a withdrawal notice for select Hostess Ding Dongs products because of the potential presence of mold. The recalled Hostess Ding Dongs were distributed to retailers across the U.S. Consumers can use the following information to determine whether they have the recalled Ding Dongs: 2-count Hostess Chocolate Ding Dong Single Serve with UPC 8-88109-01002 10-count Hostess Chocolate Ding Dong with UPC 8-88109-11061 16-count Hostess Chocolate Ding...

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