Medical
CDC: Stop washing your raw chicken
According to USA Today , Twitter users were in a frenzy, some of whom decided that they were not going to heed the CDC's warning. Among other tasks, it also suggested using a food thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked, and in bold the CDC advised against washing raw chicken because "chicken juices can spread in the kitchen and contaminate other foods, utensils and countertops". [Full Article...]
San Francisco sues Trump over conscience rights
The rule, among other things, is seen as a way to protect health care providers who refuse to perform abortions due to their religious beliefs. The Health and Human Services Department (HHS) on Thursday said it would beef up protections for doctors and other health care providers who object to procedures including abortion, euthanasia and sterilization. [Full Article...]
Another Measles Case Exposes Ocean, Middlesex County Residents
The illness typically begins with cold-like symptoms, such as a low fever, cough, runny nose and conjunctivitis, or pink eye. Measles can be serious, and there is no treatment or cure. Babies under 12 months are ineligible to receive the vaccine, leaving them vulnerable to the potentially lethal virus. Yes. Adults who haven't been vaccinated should get at least one dose of the MMR vaccine, the... [Full Article...]
‘Avengers: Endgame’ fans exposed to measles at midnight premiere, LA officials say
Hours later, she went to the emergency room where she was diagnosed with measles. Certainly, nobody who was going to check out a midnight showing of Avengers: Endgame was expecting to have to deal with a serious disease. "Orange County residents may have been exposed to measles since the ill person visited public locations while infectious", the HCA announced. Most outbreaks have centered ... [Full Article...]
USA Gymnastics' Director of Sports Medicine Lasts Just One Day
However, a lawyer for some 200 gymnasts who said they were survivors of Nassar's abuse claimed that gymnasts were not consulted and criticized the decision to hire a man. "In accordance with our employment policies, we can not comment further on this personnel matter". He holds a Ph.D. Leung said on the show she was treated by Nassar for an injury in 1989 but was not abused by him because her coac... [Full Article...]
28-year-old man suffers stroke from cracking his neck
Josh Hader ended up at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City after tearing his vertebral artery, which leads to the brain, ABC affiliate KOAT reported. "I can't pick him up outta the crib, give him milk in the middle of the night- I can't do any of that", Hader said. [Full Article...]
All the drinks launching in the new Starbucks summer line-up
Next time you walk into Starbucks, expect to see some new food and drink options on the menu. In 2017, the Pink Drink , mixing coconut milk and fresh strawberries with the chain's Strawberry Acai Refresher, was added after the "beverage customization took social media by storm", the company explains on its website. [Full Article...]
Trump Says Violence Against People of All Faiths Must End
They were perhaps his most enthusiastic supporters, greeting the president warmly as he and First Lady Melania Trump entered the room hand-in-hand. "Every child born and unborn is a sacred gift from God", Trump added, to applause from the attendees. [Full Article...]