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Virginia McCaskey, 102, Owner and Stalwart of the Chicago Bears, Dies

The daughter of the Bears founder and football pioneer, George Halas, she witnessed much of N.F.L. history from a young age, then took the team’s reins in 1983.

The Best Exercise Habits To Totally Reshape Your Body After 50

Stay strong, lean, and healthy with these expert-recommended moves

Dog Food Recalled in Multiple States Due to Salmonella Contamination

The company has withdrawn multiple other pet foods over recent months due to similar issues.

These Nutrients Can Strengthen Aging Bones

THE NEW YORK TIMES – Here are some nutrients to prioritize to keep your bones healthy as you age. Calcium When you don’t get enough calcium from food, your body will pull the mineral from your bones, which can make them weaker, said Sue Shapses, a professor of nutritional sciences at Rutgers University. Your ability to absorb calcium from food declines as you age too, she said. Dairy products like milk and yogurt are excellent sources of...

CDC site scrubs HIV content following Trump DEI policies

The federal health agency began removing all content related to gender identity on Friday.

Elementary school student goes permanently blind after eating too many chicken nuggets

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (WKRC) — A child went permanently blind due to an unhealthy diet. According to iHeart, an eight-year-old Malaysian boy went blind due to a poor diet since he was an infant. The child was said to have had a diet consisting of only chicken nuggets, sausages and cookies, the outlet reported. "As a mother, we can't always cook because we are busy. Pity for the parents of this student. It is not easy for...

RFK Jr. Torches Bernie Sanders for Screaming ‘Health Care for All’ While Taking Big Pharma Cash

RED STATE – On Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary-nominee Robert F. Kennedy sat before yet another Senate committee to answer questions, and it went about as well as expected. When Kennedy appeared before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, he was questioned by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), who went on a wild rant about whether he supported onesies with an anti-vax message on them. It was comedy gold. Sadly, Sanders also sits on the Senate...

Mayo Clinic Minute: How alcohol affects your liver

Mayo Clinic News Network – Excessive alcohol use can harm the body in many ways, including an increase in the risk of various cancers. It damages liver cells, leading to inflammation, scarring and serious conditions such as cirrhosis. Dr. Andrew Keaveny, a Mayo Clinic transplant hepatologist, says heavy drinking also can lead to alcoholic hepatitis, which is becoming more common in younger people. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute "Alcohol can cause liver damage. And in some individuals who drink excessively,...

2024 Fatal Dog Attack Breed Identification Photographs

DogsBite.org - In 2013, we began the tradition of publishing breed identification photographs of fatally attacking dogs when available through news reports, animal control agencies, police departments, social media and public information requests. Of the 66 dog bite fatalities recorded in 2024, 56% (37) had some form of a breed identification photograph. Our nonprofit was responsible for capturing 65% of them. Pit bulls and their mixes represent 68% of the identification images collected in 2024. Of...

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...

What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu

Vets say the safest bet is conventional pet food.

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.

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...

‘Never seen anything like this’: Trump’s team halts NIH meetings and travel

In an unprecedented move, research-grant reviews have been suspended indefinitely at the world’s largest public funder of biomedical research.

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