FOOD SAFETY NEWS – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting that 64 people from 22 states have been confirmed with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Telelkebir. Of 44 people with the information available, 20 have required hospitalization. The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because many people...

FDA says it may relax warning label rule for dietary supplements

NBC NEWS – The Food and Drug Administration is considering a rule change that would cut back on how often dietary supplement warnings must appear on packaging, a move experts say could make them easier to miss. Unlike prescription drugs, the FDA doesn’t review dietary supplements for safety and effectiveness before they hit the market. A 1994 federal law requires supplement companies to include a disclaimer when they make health claims like “supports immune health” or...

Trump green-lights these “no charge” marijuana products for Medicare enrollees

Axios – President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that launches a pilot program authorizing Medicare to cover cannabis products for seniors. Why it matters: Trump's embrace of marijuana could be a game-changer for older people who are seeking alternative treatments for common ailments. Driving the news: Marijuana use among older adults in the U.S. is growing fast. In 2023, 7% of adults aged 65 or older reported that they had used it in the past...

‘How I knew I had colorectal cancer’: Six survivors share their symptoms

MD Anderson – Constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain can all be symptoms of colorectal cancer. But they can also be signs of other conditions, including Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome and even a stomach virus. So, how do you know when it’s time to see a doctor? “Any time symptoms persist for longer than two weeks, they are cause for concern,” says gastroenterologist David Richards, M.D. “That’s particularly true if they’re accompanied by abdominal pain, bloody stools...

‘Winter Vomiting Disease’ Cases Surging in U.S. — How to Protect Yourself

Cases of “winter vomiting disease,” also known as norovirus, are rising ahead of schedule this year.

SCAER: Dartmouth Doctor Doubles Down on Trans-or-Die Myth

Dr. Lim-Liberty is apparently unaware that every country that has reviewed child gender medicine has concluded that there is no sound evidence that hormonal interventions improve mental health, much less prevent suicide.

Hundreds of snow geese found dead in Pennsylvania from suspected bird flu

CBS News – Hundreds of dead snow geese found in Pennsylvania are believed to have had avian flu, the Game Commission says. The agency said in a news release Tuesday that it's coordinating an effort to safely remove, test and dispose of snow geese that were found dead at a quarry in Northampton County. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, late 2024 and early 2025 saw a sharp resurgence of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI,...

Bad sperm: Donor with rare cancer mutation fathered nearly 200 children

Children with the mutation have up to a 90% chance of developing cancer by age 60.

Mayo Clinic smartwatch system helps parents shorten and defuse children’s severe tantrums early

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK — Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a smartwatch-based alert system that signals parents at the earliest signs of a tantrum in children with emotional and behavioral disorders — prompting them to intervene before it intensifies. In a new study published in JAMA Network Open, these alerts helped parents intervene within four seconds and shortened severe tantrums by an average of 11 minutes — about half the duration seen with standard therapy. In...

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