MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK — It’s not unusual to have one or more family members with some form of heart disease. Nonetheless, some people may not even know they have heart disease until they experience a heart attack or stroke or are diagnosed with heart failure. Despite the prevalence of heart disease, many people are still unclear about how genetics can impact heart disease and, most importantly, what they can do to lower their risk. Stephen Kopecky, M.D., a...

Shamrock Shake Returns to McDonald’s

Officially, the shake returns on February 10th around the country.

Thai Talapia: “Most farmers fertilize their ponds with chicken manure”

Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) – Although tilapia have been grown in cages in canals, lakes, rivers and reservoirs, pond culture of Nile tilapia is most common in Thailand, especially in rural areas. Pond farms range from less than 0.5 ha to over 20 ha in area. Most farmers fertilize their ponds with chicken manure and/or chemical fertilizers to enhance planktonic growth for greenwater culture. Feeding is supplementary only. Quality feeds are available, but due to their...

McDonald’s settles lawsuit over Latino scholarship program by opening door to non-Latino applicants

AP NEWS – McDonald’s is changing — but not eliminating — a scholarship program for Latino students after it was sued by a group that opposes affirmative action. McDonald’s has awarded more than $33 million in college scholarships to students with at least one Latino parent. On Jan. 12, the American Alliance for Equal Rights sued McDonald’s over the program. On Friday, McDonald’s said it reached a settlement with the American Alliance for Equal Rights that will...

5 Major Changes You’ll See at Walmart Next Month

EAT THIS, NOT THAT! – It's all systems go at mega-chain Walmart, as the multinational retail corporation rolls out a whole new brand identity, look, and approach. Here are the major changes Walmart shoppers should expect in February ... Hot Dog Stations Walmart is giving Costco a run for its money by opening hot dog stations from Texas-based Crave Hot Dogs & Barbeque at select locations across the U.S. "We are thrilled to parter with Walmart for Craves...

Your job may be affecting the quality of your sleep, new study finds

"The way job design has changed work endangers sleep health.”

Which States Have the Least Safe Drinking Water?

NEWSWEEK – Data from the Environmental Protection Agency shows how many Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) violations were recorded in each state in 2023, with Pennsylvania leading the pack by far. The SDWA groups violations into three main categories. These include health-based violations—such as failure to remove harmful chemicals or pathogens—monitoring and reporting violations, and other violations, which may include failing to notify the public about water quality issues. According to the data, Pennsylvania had the most...

FDA finds little handwashing, dirty equipment at McDonald’s supplier linked to E. coli outbreak

Workers cut corners on required sanitation steps, FDA inspectors allege.

Cracker Barrel teases new menu items and a few returning favorites.

Cracker Barrel says it’s adding three new items to the menu. What are they? Photo by Cracker Barrel Cracker

Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Taint Rural California Drinking Water, Far From Known Sources

KFF Health News – Juana Valle never imagined she’d be scared to drink water from her tap or eat fresh eggs and walnuts when she bought her 5-acre farm in San Juan Bautista, California, three years ago. Escaping city life and growing her own food was a dream come true for the 52-year-old. Then Valle began to suspect water from her well was making her sick. “Even if everything is organic, it doesn’t matter, if the...

Relative arrested following death of three women in Brazil Christmas cake poisoning

Analysis revealed that the amount of arsenic found in the flour used to make the cake was 2,700 times higher than the permitted limit, leading experts to conclude that the flour was the source of the contamination.

McDonalds’ new ‘McValue’ menu is out. Here’s what’s on it, and how it works

NBC CHICAGO – McDonald's is taking its efforts to attract money-conscious diners to another level. Diners will be able to create their own deals by mixing and matching various items through the new Buy One, Add One for $1 offer. Customers can purchase one full-priced menu item and add an additional menu of their choice for only $1. McValue breakfast Buy One, Add One for $1 menu items: Sausage McMuffin® Sausage Biscuit Sausage Burrito Hash Browns McValue...

My relatives have been dropping dead from mysterious causes for generations — now I know why

Dr Susan Weiss Leibman's book is simultaneously a memoir, an exploration of genomics, and a mystery, as she tries to piece together the root cause of untimely deaths plaguing her family.

Conway man allegedly attacked a stranger with frozen pizza rolls at a Walmart in SC

A man was sent to the hospital after a stranger allegedly attacked him and a woman with frozen pizza rolls in the checkout line of Walmart.

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