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.
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...
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...
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%...
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.
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....
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."
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...