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With the OIG ousted, what happens to investigation of FSIS’s handling of Boar’s Head?

— OPINION — FOOD SAFETY NEWS – Federal Offices of Inspector’s General (OIGs) provide the vital role of: OIGs conduct investigations and reviews to oversee the financial health, safety, and efficiency of their agencies. OIGs work to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, and mismanagement. OIGs promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in their agencies’ operations and programs. On Friday night the Trump Administration put the oversight of the government’s largest agencies in limbo, as the...

CIA shifts assessment on Covid origins, saying lab leak likely caused outbreak

NBC News – The CIA said Saturday it has shifted its previous assessments and has concluded that it’s likely the Covid-19 virus was leaked from a Chinese lab before it became a global pandemic but added that the agency had “low confidence” in its judgment. “CIA assesses with low confidence that a research-related origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is more likely than a natural origin based on the available body of reporting,” a CIA spokesperson...

5 Major Changes You’ll See at Walmart Next Month

EAT THIS, NOT THAT! – It's all systems go at mega-chain Walmart, as the multinational retail corporation rolls out a whole new brand identity, look, and approach. Here are the major changes Walmart shoppers should expect in February ... Hot Dog Stations Walmart is giving Costco a run for its money by opening hot dog stations from Texas-based Crave Hot Dogs & Barbeque at select locations across the U.S. "We are thrilled to parter with Walmart for Craves...

Trump to reinstate service members discharged for not getting COVID-19 vaccine

"This week I will reinstate any service members who were unjustly expelled from our military for objecting to the COVID vaccine mandate, with full back pay."

Ways Your Vagina Changes as You Age

Your Vagina Is Going Through Some Things Just like the rest of your body, your vagina ages. Once you get close to menopause, its parts don't look or function the same as they did when you were younger. Dryness, drooping, and a lack of lubrication are all issues at this stage of life. These changes are natural, though their effects on your bathroom habits and sex life may not be welcome. It's Pretty Dry The hormone estrogen keeps...

What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu

Vets say the safest bet is conventional pet food.

Dogs Paired With Providers at Hospitals Help Ease Staff and Patient Stress

Colorado Public Radio, DENVER — Outside HCA HealthONE Rose medical center, the snow is flying. Inside, on the third floor, there’s a flurry of activity within the labor and delivery unit. “There’s a lot of action up here. It can be very stressful at times,” said Kristina Fraser, an OB-GYN in blue scrubs. Nurses wheel a very pregnant mom past. “We’re going to bring a baby into this world safely,” Fraser said, “and off we go.” She said...

Porn actor Ron Jeremy found unable to stand trial for rape

Nicknamed “The Hedgehog,” Jeremy has been among the best known and most prolific actors in the porn industry for decades, and became a recognizable pop cultural novelty through reality shows, public appearances and music videos.

Researcher gets $150,000 grant to use AI for Salmonella detection in onions

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – A researcher at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is working on using artificial intelligence (AI) to detect the deadly pathogen Salmonella before it ever enters the food supply. Anas Alsobeh, assistant professor of information technology, recently received a $150,000 grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop an AI-based rapid detection method for finding Salmonella in onions. The system combines microscopic imaging with AI, which compares samples to a...

Menthol Cigarette Ban Proposal Nixed by Trump Administration

(Bloomberg) -- A proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars was withdrawn by the Trump administration, a blow to public health advocates who attribute thousands of premature deaths to the additive. The draft ruling to ban menthol was listed as “withdrawn” in a regulatory docket earlier this week. Shares of cigarette makers gained on the news Friday, with Altria Group Inc. rising as much as 1.9% in New York. In London, British American Tobacco...

Can cold weather actually make you sick?

CBS NEWS – As millions of Americans cope with severe winter weather spread across the country, experts say to watch out for health and safety dangers that go along with frigid temperatures and snow. "One of the things we've been seeing in the last couple days is just a lot of falls," Dr. Steve Dorsey, assistant medical director at the Cleveland Clinic emergency department, told CBS News, saying to watch out for icy sidewalks and...

Diet and Mental Health: Can What You Eat Affect How You Feel?

Research suggests there’s a connection between your gut and brain, which may play a role in how you feel. Eating certain foods and adopting some dietary habits may help improve your mood.

The Devastating Legacy of Lies in Alzheimer’s Science

"Alzheimer’s research has suffered a litany of ostensible fraud and other misconduct by world-famous researchers and obscure scientists alike ... "

Skyrocketing healthcare costs in Africa driving families into poverty

AFRICA RENEWAL – A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional office for Africa finds that most African countries continue to rely heavily on out-of-pocket payments to fund their health services. The practice places a financial burden on over 200 million people, including pushing over 150 million people into or deeper into poverty across the WHO Africa Region; exact a heavy price on people’s health; and hamper progress in attaining universal health coverage. The...

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