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Dozens of Meat Processing Plants Expected to Shut Down Under New EPA Rules

The rules would apply to processors directly discharging wastewater into bodies of water, and, for the first time, would also apply to those indirectly discharging wastewater via water treatment plants.

Why Florida could end up with the same issues as NY if it makes pot legal

Vast sums have been spent by “big cannabis” corporations in the push to make pot legal in Florida, one of the largest untapped pot markets in America.

Humana Shares Plummet After Feds Slash Rating

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Humana's stock took a tumble after the provider admitted to the SEC that only about 1 in 4 of its members were signed up to Medicare Advantage plans rated four stars or more. Meanwhile, CMS is making it harder in 2025 for insurers to get top marks, due to changes in the way stars are calculated. The Washington Post: Medicare Advantage Giant Humana Reels After Ratings Cut One of the country’s largest...

‘Make America Healthy Again’ may be catching on

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – I am hearing about some strange happenings in our nation’s capital. Bipartisan meetings are being held with witnesses that everybody agrees on, without any rancor. An important subject is getting serious attention. This has to do with the “Make America Healthy Again,” which Robert F Kennedy Jr. brought from his Democratic campaign for the presidency to the Trump campaign. The idea that is being explored is that America’s processed food is making people...

Study: ‘Assisted reproductive technology’ babies ‘30% greater odds of having’ heart complications

Babies conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) are 30% more likely to have serious heart defects.

American food: The 20 greatest dishes

“Texas big city barbecue” is sweeping the whole nation.

McDonald’s touchscreen kiosks were feared as job killers. Instead, something surprising happened

Touchscreen kiosks have pushed customers to order more food than they do at the cash register.

These are the 5 worst fast food chains in America

THE WEEK  These are America's worst fast food chains, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index's most recent ranking of our nation's fast food chains. 5. Subway Subway has  raised concerns from Congress about a potential "big sandwich" monopoly. The U.S.' largest sandwich restaurant was rated 74 out of 100, representing a 1-point decrease from 2023. 4. Taco Bell Over the years, Taco Bell has tried everything from breakfast to crazy Dorito taco creations, and in 2023 saw a 2%...

Whooping cough spikes, especially among unvaccinated teens

Some areas of the country are seeing massive spikes. In Wisconsin, pertussis cases are 10 times higher than they were last year, with 625 confirmed cases.

Superbug infections could kill 2 million a year in 2050

New antibiotic development has been painfully slow, especially when compared with drugs with better financial incentives for producers.

Alcohol May Be To Blame For Increase In Cancer Rates, Researchers Find

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Even though cancer death rates have fallen, moderate and light drinkers saw more cancer deaths than occasional drinkers. The New York Times: Deep Links Between Alcohol And Cancer Are Described In New Report Adults under age 50 have been developing breast cancer and colorectal cancer at increasingly higher rates over the last six decades, and alcohol use may be one factor driving the trend, according to a scientific report published on Wednesday....

Boar’s Head will never make liverwurst again after outbreak that killed 9

The New York Times reported that a 2022 inspection found that the plant posed an "imminent threat" to public health and that inspectors cited "extensive rust, deli meats exposed to wet ceilings, green mold and holes in the walls."

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifespan vs. healthspan

"With lifespan, people are trying to add years to life. For healthspan, we are trying to add life to your years."

Hank (dog)

Species Dog Breed Bichon Frise mixed-breed Sex Male Born Unknown, estimated to be 2-3 years of age in February 2014 Died September 12, 2024 Whitefish Bay, WI Nation from American Notable role Unofficial mascot of the Milwaukee Brewers Owner Wronski family Appearance White with grey Named after Hank Aaron Hank, also known as Hank T. Dog, was an unofficial mascot of the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball. Believed to be a part-Bichon Frise...
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