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FDA orders Three E-Cigarette makers to Pull Products from the Market

The Washington Post reports that the Food and Drug Administration has ordered three small e-cigarette manufacturers not to sell their flavored products, the first in a series of decisions that could imperil products sold by Juul and hundreds of other e-cigarette, hookah, cigar and pipe manufacturers. Under the FDA's orders, the manufacturers - JD Nova Group LLC, Great American Vapes and VaporSalon - must pull 55,000 existing or planned flavored […]

todaySeptember 1, 2021

Health & Wellness

Here’s how to provide proof of your COVID-19 vaccine

More than half of all eligible Americans are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which is becoming increasingly key to unlocking pre-pandemic activities like sporting events, concerts, and dining. More employers are also requiring proof of inoculation from their workers. The best way to prove your vaccination status, though, differs depending on where you are.  Since the Biden administration doesn't support a federal vaccine passport, the governance has defaulted to individual states […]

todaySeptember 1, 2021

Food & Drink

CDC investigates Salmonella Outbreak linked to Fratelli Beretta Italian-style meats

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced an investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella that may be linked to Italian-style meats. According to a press release issued at the end of last week, they reported 36 illnesses and 12 hospitalizations across 17 states and found that most people ate Fratelli Beretta brand uncured antipasto trays before they became ill. This does not include Italian-style meats sliced at a deli. […]

todayAugust 31, 2021

Food & Drink

Krispy Kreme Is Doubling Up on its Free Doughnuts for Vaccinations

Last week week, the FDA gave its full approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19. That official backing comes as the Delta variant continues to spread, coronavirus case rates are climbing again in many counties, and third doses of vaccines have been made available to immunocompromised people. Hopefully, all of those factors will encourage more Americans to get their first round of vaccination shots. But if not, Krispy Kreme has […]

todayAugust 31, 2021

Health & Wellness

Can Rebel Wilson’s Fitness and Diet Regimen work for You?

Ever since actress Rebel Wilson announced 2020 as her “Year of Health,” aiming to get down to her goal weight of 165 pounds, people have been wondering how she did it. The “Pitch Perfect” actress credits her transformation to “Fit Amy” on a combination of exercise and an eating plan called the “Mayr Method.” Which now begs the question, just what is the Mayr Method? Is it healthy? And can […]

todayAugust 27, 2021

Health & Wellness

CDC warns older adults, travelers in COVID high-risk groups not to take Cruises, even if they’re Vaccinated

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidance for travelers who are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 to recommend they avoid cruise ships, regardless of vaccination status.   The new guidance applies to older adults, people with certain medical conditions and pregnant and recently pregnant people. Prior to last Friday’s announcement, the agency recommended that only people who were not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 avoid cruise ships.  The change comes […]

todayAugust 26, 2021

Health & Wellness

White House enlists Social Media Influencers to help get COVID-19 Vaccines to Milennials

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo might be the biggest name involved, but she’s not the only young influencer the Biden administration has enlisted to help promote COVID-19 vaccines to younger Americans. Dozens of Twitch streamers, YouTubers and TikTokers are helping the White House as it tries drum up vaccination numbers and combat the scourge of vaccine misinformation being spread on social media. In May, President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci, […]

todayAugust 25, 2021

Health & Wellness

FDA grants full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech’s Covid-19 Vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday granted full approval to Pfizer and BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine – becoming the first in the U.S. to win the coveted designation and giving even more businesses, schools and universities greater confidence to adopt vaccine mandates. Up until now, the mRNA vaccine, which will be marketed as Comirnaty, was on the U.S. market under an Emergency Use Authorization that was granted by the FDA […]

todayAugust 24, 2021

Food & Drink

EPA Bans Pesticide Linked To Health Problems In Children

Chlorpyrifos is a common pesticide used by farmers on food crops to keep away insect pests. Now, the agriculture industry will no longer be able to use it as the Biden administration announced a ban on Wednesday. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made the announcement as the pesticide has been linked to health problems in children and farm workers. In the past, the EPA has set “tolerances” of chlorpyrifos, allowing […]

todayAugust 24, 2021

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