CNN – McDonald’s is slashing the prices of its combo meals just a few weeks after the CEO publicly admitted that its menu has gotten too expensive and pledged to fix the problem. McDonald’s and its US franchisees agreed to price eight popular combo meals at 15% less than the total cost of buying the items separately, with the chain offering financial support to franchisees if they agree to lower prices, according to a source...

Boar’s Head to reopen plant as mold and funky meat problems pop up elsewhere

ARS TECHNICA – Boar's Head plans to reopen the Jarratt, Virginia, facility at the center of a deadly Listeria outbreak last year despite federal inspections continuing to find sanitation violations at three of the food company's other facilities, according to federal records obtained by The Associated Press. The AP obtained 35 pages of inspection reports via a Freedom of Information Act Request. Those reports cover inspections between January 1 and July 23 at three other Boar's...

Texas prepares for war as invasion of flesh-eating flies appears imminent

In Colombia, the parasites were caught expanding into endangered wild mountain tapirs.

Wegmans recalls some cheese products due to potential listeria contamination

CBS News – Wegmans is recalling its brand of medium camembert cheese and products that contain it due to potential listeria contamination, which can lead to serious illness. In an alert Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the affected items, which were sold between July 1 and Aug. 12, include: Wegmans Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese, 8.8 OZ — UPC: 77890-53515 with best by dates of 7/26/25, 8/12/25, and 8/19/25. Wegmans Assorted Cheese...

M&Ms and Skittles will have options with no synthetic dyes in 2026

The Trump administration has gone after synthetic dyes in foods as part of its ‘Make America Healthy Again’ plan

Study shows just one can of diet soft drink increases diabetes risk

An Aussie study has revealed an alarming consequence for those who choose diet soft drinks like Diet Coke as their “healthier” pick-me-up.

Millions told to monitor unusual fatigue, palpitations

"If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults." – Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity: Here’s what’s behind this extremely sticky summer

A summer dew point of 70 degrees, for example, means the air feels pretty sticky and uncomfortable. Crank that closer to 80 degrees and the air feels thick, soupy and miserable.

An obscure disease keeps spreading through air conditioning

Air conditioning is a lifesaver, but poor maintenance can cause bacteria to spread, leading to a recent outbreak of Legionnaires' disease.

Sneaky Reasons Your Hands Feel Numb, According to Doctors

PREVENTION – There are many reasons your hands are going numb, from injuries and infections to chronic health conditions. Here are some to be aware of, plus those that might warrant an appointment with your doctor. Medications Certain medications can cause numbness, abnormal sensations, and tingling in the hands and feet as a common side effect. The most common include chemotherapy drugs or HIV/AIDS treatments, per the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy. But other common medications, such as anti-alcohol drugs,...

Top Reasons Why This Once-Beloved Sandwich Chain Has Lost Its Spot As America’s Favorite

1. Subway's prices aren't that much cheaper than a lot of restaurants Subway used to be synonymous with affordability. Where other fast food chains and restaurants were pricier than you'd probably like, you could feel assured that when you ate at Subway, you'd be getting a good amount of bang for your buck. Unfortunately, though, in recent years, you'd be hard-pressed to feel like you're getting a good deal at Subway. As Consumer Confidential's David Lazarus...

“Magic” Cleaning Sponges Found to Release Trillions of Microplastic Fibers

Next, the team determined that a single sponge releases approximately 6.5 million fibers per gram of worn-out sponge.

Mass Exodus From Organ Donor Registries Following Media Coverage

The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations claims coverage by the New York Times on the nation's transplant system has led to thousands of people removing themselves from state and national registries.

Who’s Policing Opioid Settlement Spending? A Crowdsourced Database Might Help

KFF HEALTH NEWS – After years of legal battles, state attorneys general won billions of dollars in opioid settlements from drug companies accused of fueling the addiction crisis. They declared victory at press conferences, and some touted the deals during their gubernatorial campaigns. But now that the windfall is being spent, are attorneys general doing enough to ensure it’s used for the intended purposes? No, say many families affected by the overdose crisis, recovery and harm reduction...

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