The negatives of farm-raised salmon Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) These pollutants found in farm-raised salmon have been linked to type-2 diabetes and obesity. They’ve also been linked to an increased risk of stroke in women. One type of POP, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), is five to 10 times higher in farm-raised salmon than in wild-caught ones. Added red dye Wild-caught, natural salmon has pink or red flesh. This is due to their diet of krill and shrimp. Farm-raised salmon don’t have the...

Tiktok is full of bad health “tricks”

Beer for a tan? Garlic cloves for sinuses? Don't fall for the firehose of health BS online ...

These are the top 5 sources of microplastics in your home: Here’s how to avoid them

These everyday household items could be leaching microplastics into your diet.

Spinach and spinach products recalled after testing finds Listeria monocytogenes contamination

FOOD SAFETY RECALL – Solata Foods LLC of Newburgh, NY, is recalling its “Fresh Spinach” listed below because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The brands listed in the recall include Solata, Gaia, Full Circle, Farmer Direct, Uncle Vinny’s, Bogopa and Bulk. The contamination was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Market Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a...

Shark bites man who was boating off Florida coast, leaving him in critical condition

In 2023, Florida had 16 unprovoked shark bite incidents reported, which represents 44% of the United States total and 23% worldwide.

How extreme heat and humidity affect your health

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Many parts of the U.S. continue to grapple with oppressive heat and humidity. This can prevent the body from cooling down, increasing the risk of heat cramps, exhaustion and heatstroke. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the extreme heat and high humidity can be a dangerous mix. "High heat and high humidity can place one at risk for serious illness if people aren't careful. The heat...

Tractor Supply Co ditches LGBT activism after backlash

The company said it would stop sponsoring “pride” festivals and voting campaigns, “eliminate DEI roles and retire our current DEI goals,” and “withdraw our carbon emission goals.”

Smithfield Foods diversity policy is ‘targeting white males,’ Trump-aligned law firm claims

THE SMITHFIELD TIMES – A law firm founded by ex-Trump administration officials is asking the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares to investigate Smithfield Foods, alleging that the world’s largest pork producer’s efforts to hire a diverse workforce discriminate against white males. America First Legal – founded in 2021 by Stephen Miller, an ex-adviser to former President Donald Trump – alleged in June 13 letters to the EEOC and to...

Hooters closes several ‘underperforming’ restaurants

CNN – Hooters is the latest chain to close dozens of locations across the United States, blaming tough economic challenges including rising food and labor costs. “Like many restaurants under pressure from current market conditions, Hooters has made the difficult decision to close a select number of underperforming stores,” a spokesperson told CNN. The company did not release a list of affected locations or specific number. However, according to local reports, several dozen locations of the wing...

This drug may make you poop, but we can’t recommend it …

MEDICAL NEWS TODAY – Cocaine comes from the leaves of the coca plant, native to South America. The addictive substance is an alkaloid called cocaine hydrochloride. Cocaine hydrochloride causes many different effects on the body. In the short term, cocaine does not affect bowel movements. However, some people may have nausea. The long-term effects of using cocaine depend on how a person takes the drug. For example, using cocaine by mouth can cause severe bowel decay...

How to get free McDonald’s fries every week: Free Fries Friday returns

DEXERTO – McDonald’s is giving away free fries every Friday, giving customers a fantastic fast food deal to indulge in throughout 2024. McDonald’s boasts a whole host of fan favorites when it comes to its menu items, many of which have been around for decades. The Big Mac, for example, was introduced way back in 1968, and has since become a firm staple of the brand. But, there’s one menu item that simply cannot be beaten...

Self-inflicted overdose drugs deaths on track for another tragic year in America’s most leftist city

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE – San Francisco continued to see high drug overdose deaths last month, with 66 fatalities in May, according to preliminary findings released Friday by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Of those 66 accidental overdoses, 48 people had the super powerful opioid fentanyl in their system. The May number is a small increase from April, which saw 59 people die from accidental overdoses, but a slight decrease from March which saw 69...

Maine town clears illegal homeless camp, throws bums out

SANFORD, Maine — "I have no idea where any of them are," Journey Ramsey said as she walked around what remained of an encampment at Heritage Crossing in Sanford. Journey is the co-owner of It Takes a Village 207, a nonprofit organization that provides community outreach in Sanford. She was looking for several people experiencing homelessness who she has helped and now considers friends. "I worry about them on a daily basis," she said. Her concern was...

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