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Bird flu detected in second lot of raw milk sold in California, health officials say
California health officials have issued a warning against drinking a second lot of raw milk due to the bird flu virus.
4 min read - USCBS News
Cucumbers recalled across U.S. and Canada over salmonella risk
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
2 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
What if every germ hit you at the exact same time? An immunologist explains
Your immune system is often able to fend off pathogens it’s never seen before. But defending your body against all of them all at once is a tough challenge.
5 min read - HealthNBC News
Who gets weight loss drugs covered by insurance? In North Carolina, being on Medicaid helps.
North Carolina stopped covering weight loss drugs such as Ozempic for state employees without diabetes. But it extended coverage for Medicaid recipients.
6 min read - USAssociated Press
Working Well: Practicing humility and finding support can help when political tensions rise at work
There’s no easy way to bridge the political divides that have created rifts in communities, families and friendships. While talking politics with colleagues can be fortifying, the opposite also can be true when we disagree. This month's U.S. presidential election heightened those tensions.
6 min read - USUSA TODAY
More than a Big Mac: Ronald McDonald Houses have helped families for 50 years
The charity that helps families with sick kids started in 1974. Today, there are more than 400 houses and 270 family rooms in hospitals worldwide.
7 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Dangerous holiday gifts, toys and decor most likely to send kids to the ER
Button batteries, water beads, magnets and holiday ornaments are just some of the unassuming objects doctors say cause medical emergencies.
6 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life
Feeling sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner? Turkey isn’t only to blame. These 5 factors also cause food comas.
Thanks to tryptophan, turkey gets a bad rap as the main culprit for Thanksgiving naps, but the truth is it’s the entire meal that's making you sleepy.
3 min read - USUSA TODAY
Feds charge Bahamian cops for taking bribes, shipping cocaine into U.S.
Bahamian police and military officials are accused of enabling the flow of cocaine into the U.S. for years in exchange for bribes.
4 min read - LifestyleCBS News
Parents advocate for food allergy awareness after daughter's tragic death
Two Texas parents are on a mission to raise awareness about food allergies after the death of their 23-year-old daughter.
2 min read - LifestyleCBS News
Has tipping reached a tipping point?
A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.
2 min read - USThe Conversation
Awareness of food waste can help us appreciate holiday meals
Research shows that when Americans are aware of the scale of food waste, and how much energy and water are used to produce food, they support measures to reduce the problem.
5 min read - USAssociated Press
New Mexico man awarded $412 million medical malpractice payout for botched injections
Jurors in New Mexico have awarded a man more than $412 million in a medical malpractice case that involved a men’s health clinic that operates in several states. Nick Rowley, another attorney who was part of the plaintiff's team, said the out-of-state medical corporation set up a “fraudulent scheme to make millions off of conning old men.”
2 min read - USUSA TODAY
No, McDonald’s didn’t offer RFK Jr. $850 million in ‘hush money’ | Fact check
There is no evidence McDonald’s offered to pay Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $850 million in “hush money.”
3 min read - BusinessReuters
Microsoft faces wide-ranging US antitrust probe
(Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft, including of its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The probe was approved by FTC Chair Lina Khan ahead of her likely departure in January. The election of Donald Trump as U.S. president, and the expectation he will appoint a fellow Republican with a softer approach toward business, leaves the outcome of the investigation u
3 min read - USNBC News
Wendy Williams is 'cognitively impaired and permanently incapacitated,' guardian says
Wendy Williams has become “cognitively impaired and permanently incapacitated,” according to a memo filed by her guardian’s lawyers.
3 min read - USNBC News
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers file complaint against NYC alleging poor medical care and 'gulag' conditions at Rikers Island
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers filed a legal claim Tuesday against New York City, alleging the disgraced Hollywood mogul is receiving poor medical care and living in an unhygienic environment at the Rikers Island jail complex.
2 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Why a 'fart walk' after your Thanksgiving meal is good for your health
First turkey, then a "fart walk." Experts explain why, after eating your Thanksgiving meal, consider taking a stroll instead of a nap.
5 min read - USABC News
Abortions fell 2% the year Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade: CDC
The number of abortions performed in the U.S. fell slightly in 2022, the year the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, a new federal report found. In 2022, a total of 613,383 legal abortions were reported by 48 areas. The 48 areas included 46 states, the District of Columbia and New York City, excluding California, Maryland, New Hampshire and New Jersey.
4 min read - USCBS News
Texas megachurch pastor T.D. Jakes suffers health incident after sermon
The Potter's House Church said in a statement that Bishop T.D. Jakes is stable and under the care of healthcare professionals.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
He’s a Stanford medical professor who never smoked. Now he has lung cancer.
Stanford University medical professor Dr. Bryant Lin was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer despite never smoking. Now, he's using himself as a case study to teach students about patient care.
6 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Too much sugar may be common cause behind many chronic diseases, new study finds
Eating too much added sugar causes traffic jams inside cells that can eventually lead to chronic diseases like diabetes.
5 min read - HealthCBS News
Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki's sisters remember her legacy
Sisters of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcick, who died of lung cancer earlier this year, are raising awareness for early cancer detection through their sister's legacy.
4 min read - HealthThe Conversation
208 million Americans are classified as obese or overweight, according to new study synthesizing 132 data sources
If obesity trends continue on the current trajectory, more than 80% of US adults will be overweight or obese.
4 min read - USCBS News
Man missing since 1999 found after sister saw him in news article
A woman saw a photo of a man she believed to be her brother who was reported missing in 1999. She was right.
1 min read - HealthWashington Post
Exercising to lose weight? Science says it rarely works.
When Herman Pontzer began studying the metabolisms of the Hadza, a tribe of modern hunter-gatherers in Tanzania, for a 2012 study, he assumed they’d be incinerating calories like a furnace. They were in almost constant motion - walking, jogging, tugging and lifting all day long. But when he and his colleagues compared the Hadza’s typical daily energy expenditure, controlled for body size, with that of your average couch potato office worker back in the United States, the totals were nearly ident
7 min read - USNBC News
Man who went missing for 25 years reunited with family after they spotted him in a news article
A man who went missing for 25 years was reunited with his family after a friend spotted him in a newspaper report on missing people, police said Tuesday.
2 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
An upward spiral – how small acts of kindness and connection really can change the world, according to psychology research
A psychologist and human connection researcher explains how individual acts of kindness and connection can have a real impact on global change when these acts are collective.
5 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Cinnamon, spice and ‘everything nice’ – why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves, and what questions consumers should ask
Lead can end up in cinnamon in a number of ways, but how much it contributes to blood lead levels in consumers depends on the amount of lead, as well as the frequency and amount of spice consumption.
7 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The only deals worth shopping during the Amazon Black Friday sale — from Apple, Lego, Bissell, Kitchen Aid and more
A massive amount of markdowns just dropped — save up to 80% on everything from holiday gifts to home goods.
3 min read - SportsUncrowned
WWE Survivor Series: How a 37-year-old idea brought one of wrestling’s ‘Big 4’ back from the dead
Not long ago, WWE Survivor Series was a dying brand. So how did it suddenly become one of wrestling's must-see events?
11 min read - WorldYahoo News Singapore
Ministers, govt agencies victims of deepfake blackmail campaign; Woman who fractured spine on SQ321 can walk unaided: Singapore live news
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
1 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The 15 best Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving Day 2024
Don't succumb to that post-turkey nap just yet — you can already shop incredible sales at Amazon, Walmart and other big stores.
10 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Bears coach Matt Eberflus on disastrous final sequence in loss to Lions: 'I like what we did there'
Matt Eberflus believes the Bears handled the end of Thursday's game "the right way" and accepted blame for another disappointing loss.
5 min read - WorldTechCrunch
Australia approves law banning social media for under 16s
In a step likely to be tracked around the world, Australia has approved legislation that will ban the use of social media for children under 16. The bill was only introduced about a week ago but had backing from the main conservative opposition party as well as the centre-left government over concerns the tech services negatively impact kids' well-being. At that point social media platforms in the market will need to be able to demonstrate they're taking "reasonable steps" to ensure age verifi
1 min read - TechnologyEngadget
Black Friday deal: The Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale for a record-low price
The Apple Watch Series 10 has dropped to its lowest price to date. Both sizes are $70 off ahead of Black Friday.
1 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The best White Elephant gifts of 2024 that are sure to be crowd pleasers — all under $50
From a candle that smells like buttery biscuits to a heated throw blanket, these crowd-pleasers strike a balance between silly gags and functional finds.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs: How to watch the Black Friday NFL game
This Black Friday why not watch some football while you shop?
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
Mortgage and refinance rates today, November 28, 2024: Rates fluctuate
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Rates are relatively flat, but the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has inched down. Lock in your rate today.
6 min read - BusinessEngadget
Canada's Competition Bureau sues to break up Google's ad business
The country’s competition watchdog said a “thorough” investigation had found that Google had abused its dominant position in programmatic web advertising to entrench its market power.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Skechers Black Friday sale takes 30% off all shoe deals
Unlock super savings on sneakers, boots, slippers and more ahead of the holiday rush.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Lions escape Bears' comeback bid after Chicago completely botches final snap
Detroit won on Thanksgiving Day for the first time since 2016 in stunning fashion.
5 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Yankee Candle Black Friday sale: Save up to 50% on our favorite seasonal scents
Balsam & Cedar, Salted Caramel, Christmas Cookie, Autumn Wreath and more — is it getting festive in here or what?
1 min read - NewsYahoo News UK
Has the world abandoned the 1.5C global warming threshold?
With 2024 almost certain to be the warmest in human history, why have countries failed to stay under the 1.5C global warming barrier agreed worldwide?
7 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Cowboys torment Drew Lock, beat Giants for first home win of the season
Drew Lock stood little chance against an aggressive Cowboys defense in his first start for the Giants.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
How a breakup could upend Google (and the tech world)
The biggest threat to Google as it faces a proposed breakup of its empire are the limitations placed on a $175 billion search engine business that drives more than half of all revenue for parent company Alphabet.
6 min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
Old Navy's Black Friday deals are on now — save 50% on *everything* and shop deals starting at $9
Shop matching family PJs, coats, sweaters and more with this epic Black Friday deal.
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