A new report on food safety is raising fresh concerns about what may be lingering on everyday fruits and vegetables. The annual “Dirty Dozen” list, released by the Environmental Working Group, found that nearly all tested samples of certain produce contained pesticide residues, including chemicals that can remain in the environment for years. The findings…
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Costco recalls popular meatloaf meal over salmonella risk in 28 states
If you recently picked up Costco’s popular Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze from your local warehouse, do not eat it. The retailer announced on Monday, March 16 that it is recalling the refrigerated meal due to potential salmonella contamination, urging anyone who purchased the product to return it to their nearest Costco location…
FDA links Raw Farm cheddar cheese to E. coli outbreak as company refuses recall
A California cheese producer is refusing to pull two of its products from store shelves despite a federal health agency linking them to a dangerous multistate E. coli outbreak that has already sent two people to the hospital and disproportionately affected young children. The Food and Drug Administration confirmed Sunday that Raw Farm’s raw cheddar…
Costco launches IVF affordability program that could change millions of lives
For the millions of Americans who have faced the painful intersection of wanting to start a family and confronting the staggering cost of doing so, a surprising new development from an unlikely source may be about to change everything. Costco, the beloved warehouse retailer known for bulk groceries and bargain finds, is launching a program…
Inside Jalen Rose’s “SouthWest High” and its bold Detroit story.
Jalen Rose has never been content with one lane. The former NBA standout evolved into a respected analyst, philanthropist and founder of the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy. Now, he adds actor, co-creator and executive producer to that résumé with Southwest High, a Tubi series rooted in Detroit grit and resilience. For Rose, this project is…
Five African American Surgeons make history at Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins Hospital, a world-renowned medical institution, has reached a historic milestone. For the first time, five African American surgeons now lead the hospital’s trauma service, a department known for managing the most critical cases. This achievement is more than a professional accomplishment; it reflects generations of dedication, resilience, and determination in the face of…
Adrianne C. Smith reveals how global access really works at Davos Inkwell
Photo provided:Davos_Asmith_CDC Adrianne C. Smith is a trailblazing leader in global inclusion, serving as SVP and senior partner, chief inclusion and impact officer at FleishmanHillard. As founder of the Cannes Can: Diversity Collective (C:DC), she created Inkwell Beach activations at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and during the World Economic Forum in Davos….
How World Cancer Day (Feb. 4) can help us support each other
World Cancer Day, observed every year on February 4, stands as one of the most widely recognized health awareness moments in the world. Established in 2000 during the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in Paris, the initiative has grown into a unified and powerful call to action led by the Union for…
Dr. Khama Ennis discusses ‘Faces of Medicine’ and healthcare diversity
Dr. Khama Ennis, an emergency physician, former chief of emergency medicine, and integrative medicine specialist, is transforming healthcare representation through her award-winning project Faces of Medicine. As founder, creative director, and executive producer, she spotlights the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of Black women physicians, who remain only about 2.8% of U.S. doctors, via a compelling…
Scientists cure pancreatic cancer in mice with triple therapy safely
Courtesy: National Cancer Institute A major breakthrough in cancer research has emerged from Spain, where scientists successfully eradicated pancreatic cancer tumors in laboratory mice using a triple combination therapy, all while avoiding the major side effects that often accompany cancer treatments. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the most common form of pancreatic cancer, is notoriously resistant to…