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Florida to End ALL Vaccine Mandates

The surgeon general reiterated that neither he nor the government had the right to force vaccines upon people,

Newly enacted state food safety legislation, state-by-state

Legislatures enacted 12 bills directly related to food safety and state food safety agencies.

RFK Jr. called on to resign by more than 1,000 current, former HHS employees

Former acting CDC director says RFK Jr. is "dismantling agency"

The quit‑smoking ads that helped millions are ending. A former smoker and experts fear what comes next.

CBS News – The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's "Tips From Former Smokers" ads are set to stop at the end of September. For 13 years, these tough and honest commercials told real stories about the harm of smoking and pointed people to free help at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. When the ads ran, calls to the quitline jumped, according to independent scientific research institute RTI International. Many people tried to quit and some stuck with...

Oceanside McDonald’s Manager ‘Illegally In U.S.’ For 10 Years: DHS

Christian Rodriguez was arrested by ICE agents on Aug. 21, the Department of Homeland Security says.

Vitamin D2 Vs. Vitamin D3: Which Is Better for You? Dietitians Explain

MAYO CLINIC – Vitamin D is a nutrient the body needs, along with calcium, to build bones and keep them healthy. The body can absorb calcium only if it has enough vitamin D. Calcium is a major part of bones. Vitamin D also has many other uses in the body. It supports immune health and helps keep muscles and brain cells working. Source.  PREVENTION – There are four different ways to get vitamin D, according to...

Fishermen Pulled In an Orange Shark Off Costa Rica: ‘My God, What Is This?’

Scientists published a study this month on the nurse shark, which was caught and photographed by sport fishermen last year.

Senior CDC Officials Resign After Monarez’s Ouster, Citing Concerns Over Scientific Independence

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Four senior officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced their resignations in recent days, citing what they described as growing political interference in the agency’s scientific work, particularly regarding vaccines. Two of them — Debra Houry, the CDC’s chief science and medical officer, and Demetre Daskalakis, who led the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases — stepped down on Aug. 27, hours after the White House announced...

Britney Spears sparks concern from fans as she strips down nude in vacation pics

Stears has also announced she's planning to make her social media content a 'pay and subscribe' model, with fans speculating it's going to contain more nudity.

Trump’s swollen ankles spark flurry of speculation

At 79, he has surpassed Ronald Reagan’s age upon leaving the White House, raising fresh questions about whether the demands of the presidency are sustainable for someone nearing 80.

Contaminated oysters spread fatal flesh-eating bacteria in two states

Two latest deaths were traced back to Louisiana-harvested oysters

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....

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...
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