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Tips on preventing falls at home

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – As people get older, they are more at risk for certain diseases and ailments. But did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury and death in people over 65? A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determined that, on average, 100 older adults died every day from falls in 2021. Over the previous 20 years, age-adjusted death rates have increased each year. Each year,...

Cervical Cancer Is NOT Caused By Poverty; It’s an STD

Having multiple sex partners is the leading risk factor for cervical cancer, but you wouldn't know it from KFF's article focussing on poverty, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. |

Body cam shows prolific federal drug prosecutor offering cops business card in DUI crash arrest

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — When police arrived at his house to investigate a hit-and-run, Joseph Ruddy, one of the nation's most prolific federal narcotics prosecutors, looked so drunk he could barely stand up straight, leaning on the tailgate of his pickup to keep his balance. But he apparently was under control enough to be waiting with his U.S. Justice Department business card in hand. "What are you trying to hand me?" an officer asked. "You realize...

Fetterman Dares Republicans to Impeach Biden: ‘It Would Be A Big Circle Jerk’

(Headline USA) Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., encouraged Republicans to impeach President Joe Biden this week, claiming “sometimes you just gotta call their bulls***.” “Go ahead, do it. I dare you,” Fetterman told reporters when asked about the GOP push for an impeachment inquiry into Biden over allegations of his family’s influence peddling. “If you can find the votes, go ahead, because you’re going to lose. It’s a loser,” he added, according to the Huffington Post. “It...

Bruce Springsteen cancels a slate of concerts, citing peptic ulcer disease

Bruce Springsteen cited symptoms of peptic ulcer disease in taking a break from his international tour.

McConnell tries to reassure colleagues, vows to serve out term as Senate GOP leader

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell declared again Wednesday that he plans to finish his term as leader despite freezing up at two news conferences over the summer, brushing off questions about his health as he sought to reassure colleagues he's still up to the job. At a weekly, closed-door lunch with fellow GOP senators on Wednesday, McConnell pointed to the statement released a day earlier by attending physician Brian P. Monahan about...

New abortion numbers show increases in these five states

Big increases in states that border ban states | Heard on Morning Edition – People seeking an abortion are "highly motivated" to travel if they can't get abortions where they live. That's one conclusion from a study from the Guttmacher Institute, a research and policy group that supports rights. Another striking finding: In Illinois, there were 18,300 more abortions in the first half of this year compared to 2020. "If you're interested in where people are going,...

Longevity stew: favorite foods of people to live to 100+

Dietary staples of these long-lived men and women include hearty soups filled with beans and herbs, fermented breads like sourdough, and wine.

Workers Pay the Price While Congress and Employers Debate Need for Heat Regulations

There are no federal standards to protect workers when days become excessively hot. And without bipartisan support from Congress, even with urgent attention from the Biden administration, relief may not come for years.

Feds probing 5,000 pilots suspected of hiding major health issues

BUSINESS INSIDER – Federal authorities have been probing roughly 5,000 pilots who officials believe may have falsified their medical records to hide that they were earning benefits for significant health issues that could imperil their ability to fly safely, The Washington Post reported. The pilots who have had their records examined are military veterans who informed the Federal Aviation Administration that they were suitable to fly, but didn't disclose that they were also receiving veterans...

Man charged in death of girl, 7, who fell from his pickup truck, officials say

Andres Marin is charged with involuntary manslaughter, homicide by vehicle and other related charges.

Man Brags To Tucker Carlson About Crack-Fueled Sex With Obama

(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) In an interview snippet posted on Twitter by Tucker Carlson on Tuesday, Larry Sinclair made explosive allegations about a gay sexual encounter he claims to have had with then-Illionis State Senator Barack Obama. The full video, scheduled for release on Wednesday, echoed previous allegations made against Obama. In the snippet, Sinclair described a shocking encounter with the former president in 1999. “Pulled up in a bar, outside and there’s this guy...

Instant Regret After Eating At Subway

HEADLINE HEALTH – Improper food storage is a common cause of food poisoning. Recent news reports reveal foods not being held at proper temperatures and numerous customers experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, and other food poisoning symptoms ... Central Florida Subway shut down Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, August 31, 2023 Subway store #6651 in Daytona Beach Shores shut down on Aug. 24. Inspectors found 12 violations, two of which were a high priority for food held at the wrong...

States w/ Weaker Marijuana Laws See More Impaired Driving

(Casey Harper, The Center Square) States with less restrictive marijuana policies have higher incidents of residents driving while high, a new report finds. The Drug Free America Foundation released a new report showing that states that have legalized or weakened restrictions around high-THC marijuana, either for medical or recreational use, saw 32% more marijuana-impaired driving than states that have not adopted the same policies. According to DFAF, the 18 states with less restrictive marijuana policies have...

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