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RFK Jr. fires top aides in HHS shakeup

CNN – US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired two of his top aides in an abrupt shakeup of the leadership at the nation’s sprawling health department, two people familiar with the matter told CNN. Kennedy this week ousted chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and deputy chief of staff for policy Hannah Anderson, dismissing them after only a handful of months on the job. The decision came after Kennedy lost...

Why some men experience urinary leaks — or incontinence

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: This is kind of embarrassing, but, for a while, I’ve been leaking urine. Can something be done to fix this incontinence problem? ANSWER: You don’t have to live with this issue. The three main types of urinary incontinence are: Stress incontinence — due to leakage with activities, such as lifting, climbing stairs or strenuous activity. Urge incontinence — related to leakage associated with the feeling or urge to urinate. Mixed incontinence —...

Woman says NBC News report made her recognize liver damage from turmeric pills

"I had essentially poisoned my liver": The 57-year-old's daily high dose of turmeric pills caused stomach pain, nausea and fatigue.

German tourist describes 12-day ordeal, lost in Australian wilderness

Carolina Wilga was found alive on Friday afternoon, nearly two weeks after she disappeared in the bushland. Western Australia Police Force/Facebook

Doctors warn children with autism face high drowning risk

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Doctors are sharing a warning of a high-risk community susceptible to drowning. Dr. Stephanie Radu with Grand Strand Medical Center said that kids with autism are 160 times more likely to drown than children who are not on the spectrum. Radu said all three drowning deaths documented in their emergency department this summer have been non-verbal children with autism. “We have seen a significant reduction overall, but the kiddos that we have...

New England serial killer fears grip coastal town after paddleboarder’s ‘terrifying’ murder

Fox News – One week after a Maine paddleboarder was found murdered in a local neighborhood pond, members of the community are left searching for answers as fears of a potential serial killer grips the sleepy coastal town. The body of 48-year-old Sunshine "Sunny" Stewart was discovered in the early morning of July 3, just six hours after she had left for a solo paddleboarding trip around Crawford Pond, according to the Maine State Police. Stewart’s...

State blasts Orange County Global for troubling practices that endangered patients

The failures ‘represent a systemic collapse in patient safety,’ said one national patient safety expert. Owners cite financial pressures in the health care field

Arizona patient dies in emergency room from plague

The patient died from pneumonic plague, described as “a severe lung infection caused by the Yersinia pestis bacterium.”

Doctor reveals exactly how many drinks it takes to make you hungover

JOE.CO – “One or two units of alcohol increases the heart rate, expands blood vessels, and gives a slight buzz,” began Dr Bhavini Shah. One unit equals eight grams of pure alcohol – the amount most people can process in an hour. “After four to six units, alcohol begins to impact your nervous system, decreasing reaction time and affecting areas of the brain associated with decision making, resulting in potentially more reckless behaviour.” “After eight units,...

FDA Posts 200 Letters Citing Initial Concerns About Approved Drugs

KFF HEALTH NEWS – The FDA published a database of letters sent to drugmakers during the review process of medications that provide information on the agency's initial feedback or requirements for more data. These communications are not usually made public. Reuters: US FDA Publishes 200 Complete Response Letters From Archive In Transparency Drive Typically, the FDA sends the letters, or CRLs, to drugmakers whose treatments are not approved, detailing reasons and whether additional data is required,...

Why My Family’s ‘Weird’ Beach Snack Is Actually The Best

Don't knock it 'til you try it.

Common Beach Activity Leaves Teenager Dead

He was reportedly caught unaware by the rising tide.

Beloved Sandwich Chain Rocked by Franchise Bankruptcy Filing After Closing 600 Stores

One of America’s most iconic sandwich chains just took a major hit, and it may be a warning for the entire fast-food industry.

FDA increases enforcement of regs for imports including seafood, papayas, cantaloupe and more

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page with links to details on specific alerts. source FDA Commissioner: ‘We want to focus on food’ THE HILL – As part of the “Make...

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