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☆ Blurred vision, shortness of breath, massive bills: Residents near a Georgia chemical plant fire say they’re suffering a month later
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Holly Yan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +20 min

Conyers residents Kisha and Akeno Reid say they have suffered ongoing symptoms since the BioLab fire more than a month ago. Rockdale County issued a shelter-in-place advisory for 90,000 residents, and about 17,000 residents had to evacuate. Peter Zay/Anadolu/Getty Images/FileAbout 15,000 students from Rockdale County Public Schools couldn’t go to school for three weeks and had to learn remotely. The announcement came the same day Rockdale County lifted its nightly shelter-in-place advisory, which lasted for weeks. “The damage is already done.”Like other residents, Smith worries about her property value plummeting and possible long-term hazards to her family.

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☆ Healthcare investors are torn on Trump's second term
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Rebecca Torrence | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

While many tech VCs are optimistic about Trump's second term, some healthcare investors feel stuck. AdvertisementThe lower corporate taxes and deregulation a second Trump term could promise are already amplifying public market optimism. She could be removed as the FTC's head early in Trump's second term — and with relaxed M&A regulations, "anything is possible," said What If Ventures founder Stephen Hays. SOPA Images/Contributor/Getty ImagesMedicaid could also be targeted in Trump's second term. A boon for healthcare AI and Medicare AdvantageTrump's victory could have a positive impact on several big areas of healthcare investment.

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Still, Kennedy said that if tapped, he would advise communities on fluoridated water. Major public health groups, including the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC, soon supported the use of fluoridated water. Cavity prevention, experts say, is a major public health coup. “There’s not any evidence that fluoride has lowered the IQ of kids,” said Dr. David Margolius, Cleveland’s director of public health. Experts maintain that there’s no credible evidence proving fluoride has lowered kids’ IQ levels.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Kennedy —, ” Kennedy, Kennedy, ”, Meg Lochary, “ There’s, David Margolius, Richard Besser, Robert Wood Johnson, ” Besser Organizations: MSNBC, Centers for Disease Control, American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, CDC, Pediatrics, U.S . Environmental, Agency, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Locations: Waxhaw , North Carolina, U.S, Colorado Springs , Colorado, Grand Rapids , Michigan, California

The recommendation coincides with a new report finding asymptomatic bird flu infection in some workers. Those cases were discovered using blood, or serology, testing and seem to have been transmitted from sick animals, not people. To date, 46 people have been diagnosed with bird flu, also known as H5N1, in the United States this year. Of those 115, eight (7%) had antibodies showing they’d been infected with the bird flu. Until now, workers who had a known exposure to bird flu but didn’t have symptoms haven’t been routinely tested.

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☆ Just 5 minutes of exercise could help lower blood pressure, study suggests
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Linda Carroll | Linda Carroll Is A Regular Health Contributor To Nbc News. She Is Coauthor Of | The Concussion Crisis | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Just five minutes of vigorous exercise a day might help lower blood pressure, a new study suggests. People with high blood pressure have a higher risk for heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the U.S. Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, which is defined as a systolic blood pressure (the upper number) of greater than 130 or a diastolic blood pressure (the lower number) greater than 80. The researchers found that replacing any less active behavior with five minutes of exercise could lower systolic blood pressure by 0.68 points and diastolic blood pressure by 0.54 points. An estimated two point improvement in systolic blood pressure was observed when 20 minutes of vigorous exercise replaced, for example, 21 minutes of sedentary time or 26 minutes of slow-walking.

Persons: ” Mark Hamer, Hamer, ”, Arun Manmadhan, Manmadhan, Matthew Tomey, Sean P, Heffron, “, Evan Brittain, Brittain Organizations: University College London, Centers for Disease Control, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York University Langone Medical, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Locations: U.S, New York City, Sinai, Nashville

☆ You could face the 'survivor's penalty' after a spouse dies — here's how to avoid it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Andrew Bret Wallis | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesAfter a spouse dies, some retirees face a costly surprise — higher taxes. The shift from married filing jointly to single on future tax returns can trigger a "survivor's penalty," depending on whether your income changes. After that, older survivors typically use the "single" filing status, which may have higher tax rates, with narrower tax brackets and a smaller standard deduction. The IRS recently unveiled higher tax brackets and standard deductions for 2025. The survivor's penalty affects American women more often than men, because women are more likely to outlive male spouses.

Persons: Andrew Bret Wallis, Judy Brown, Brown Organizations: Bank, Getty, SC, H Wealth Advisors, D.C, IRS, Centers for Disease Control Locations: Washington, Baltimore

☆ Trump says he will give RFK Jr. a major health role if he wins the White House. Here's what that means for patients, drugmakers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Annika Kim Constantino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Some health experts said elevating Kennedy, even in an informal Trump administration position, could potentially lead to severe consequences for patients, drugmakers and the nation's public health overall. That could exacerbate the nation's existing public health challenges, such as declining childhood vaccination rates for several preventable diseases, some experts say. "I think we could reasonably predict that there would be a decline in vaccination rates among children, and perhaps vaccination overall." Drugmakers such as Pfizer and Moderna are still recovering from falling Covid vaccination rates in the U.S., which have dented their profits over the last two years. Kennedy's other proposals for overhauling federal health agencies will likely be difficult to execute.

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Some pediatricians are stunned by the possibility that vaccines proven to save kids’ lives could be banned in a second Trump administration. “I have watched a child die in the hospital of a vaccine-preventable illness because her parents refused to vaccinate her. Many parents today have not witnessed that — yet,” said Dr. Catherine Ohmstede, a pediatrician at Novant Health in Charlotte, North Carolina. However, kindergarten vaccination rates had been falling in the U.S. for years before Trump embraced Kennedy and his anti-vaccine views. Amy Pisani, CEO of the nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, Vaccinate Your Family, said she worries about the outcomes of the latest anti-vaccine sentiments.

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A Massachusetts woman passed herself as a nurse and dispensed thousands of doses of phony Botox and other fillers that had been smuggled into the United States, authorities said. Since March 2021, Fadanelli "completed approximately 1,631 Botox appointments, totaling $522,869 in client payments, and 1,085 filler appointments, totaling $410,545 in client payments," federal prosecutors said. Fadanelli's attorney could not be immediately reached for comment on Monday. In an interview with agents Fadanelli said she never claimed to be a nurse and didn't make the injections, prosecutors said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning in June, alerting consumers to "harmful reactions among people who received injections of counterfeit or mishandled" Botox.

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☆ Sugar in the first 1,000 days after conception linked to health issues later in life, study says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Sam Tupper | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The researchers found that reducing sugar consumption in this window decreased the type 2 diabetes risk by about 35% and the risk of high blood pressure by roughly 20%. The research team looked at data from before and after the end of the United Kingdom’s World War II-era sugar rationing in September 1953. When the rationing of sugar and sweets ended in September 1953, the average adult’s daily sugar consumption in the UK nearly doubled almost immediately, from about 40 grams to 80 grams. Corkins says one way for parents to reduce sugar consumption in young children is to change their own habits. The key is practicing moderation when consuming sugary foods.

Persons: ”, Tadeja Gracner, Mark Corkins, ” Corkins, “ We’re, Gracner, ” Gracner, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Corkins, “ Organizations: CNN, Science, United, Center for Economics, Social Research, University of Southern, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, US Centers for Disease Control, CNN Health Locations: University of Southern California

☆ Why social media shouldn’t be your therapist
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Kara Alaimo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was recently published by Alcove Press. It’s easy to see why: There’s a shortage of mental health providers, and it’s often expensive and difficult to get an appointment, whereas social media is at everyone’s fingertips. But it’s generally not a good idea to try to diagnose your problems on social media. Misleading posts and misdiagnosesSelf-help posts on social media often serve up simple solutions to complex problems. That’s why experts said answers are likelier to be found on an old-fashioned therapist’s sofa than social media.

Persons: Kara Alaimo, ”, Thomas Milam, Iris Telehealth, Lindsay Liben, “, Milam, Liben, he’s, ” Milam, ” Liben Organizations: Fairleigh Dickinson University, Women, Press, CNN, Getty, Autism, Canadian, of Psychiatry, app’s, Virginia Tech’s Carilion, of Medicine, American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, Centers for Disease Control, PBS Locations: TikTok, Virginia, New York City

☆ An Oregon airport is trying to alleviate travel anxiety with llama therapy
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Portland airport is using llamas and alpacas for stress relief at its terminals. Animal therapy appears to lower anxiety and promote mood-lifting hormones. AdvertisementAn airport in Oregon is trying to ease nervous flyers' concerns by providing them with access to an unusual animal therapy program. Most existing studies are focused on therapy dogs, which are increasingly being used in airports, such as London Stansted and Istanbul Airport. Denver International Airport has the world's largest animal therapy program, for which it was awarded the Guinness World Record in 2021.

Persons: —, Allison Ferre, Mintel Organizations: Service, Portland International, NPR, UCLA Health, London Stansted, Istanbul Airport, Port, Business, International, Guinness, Disease Control, Prevention Locations: Portland, Oregon, Ridgefield , Washington, New York City, Istanbul, Port of Portland

☆ Soccer player killed by lightning strike during match in Peru
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Jimena De La Quintana | Marlon Sorto | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Lima, Peru CNN —A lighting strike during a local league soccer match in central Peru killed one player and injured four others on Sunday. Several players were seen falling face first to the ground as lightning struck the field. Almost 90% of all lightning strike victims survive, according to the CDC, but the effects can be serious and long-lasting. In 2020, a 16-year-old Russian goalkeeper survived a lightning strike during a training session. Though he suffered severe burns and doctors put him into an induced coma, the teenager made a remarkable recovery weeks later.

Persons: Hugo De La, “, Hugo De La Cruz, Andina Organizations: Peru CNN, soccer, Coto, Onda Deportiva Huancavelic, Juventud, CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, Prevention Locations: Lima, Peru, Coto Coto, Chilca, Hugo De La Cruz, Junín

In October, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that high-risk adults get a second updated Covid vaccine to bolster their protection against the virus. No other vaccines are given at such a high frequency, but experts say there’s no reason to believe that the vaccines — and in particular, the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna — aren’t effective. Pfizer’s and Moderna’s vaccines were the first to use mRNA technology to induce immunity to a virus, an approach that proved critical in the early days of the pandemic because mRNA vaccines can be developed much faster than traditional vaccines. Despite the CDC recommending an additional shot, there’s no evidence that the mRNA vaccines aren’t working as expected, said Akiko Iwasaki, a professor of immunology at the Yale School of Medicine. In a perfect world, the Covid vaccines would be able to be updated much faster to match the strains in circulation.

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water systems to remove fluoride from public water." Kennedy cited linked fluoride to various illnesses, despite major medical associations supporting water fluoridation, which they say is safe and a benefit to public health. Similarly, the American Dental Association says on its website that water fluoridation is "safe and effective." Water fluoridation is not ubiquitous, and the CDC does not mandate fluoridation programs. Some cities have worked to end public water fluoridation programs as groups argue that it should be up to them to decide whether they want fluoride in public water supplies.

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☆ Trump says RFK Jr.’s proposal to remove fluoride from public water ‘sounds OK to me’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Aaron Pellish | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Former President Donald Trump on Sunday expressed tentative support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s plan to order the removal of fluoride from water supplies during a potential second Trump term, saying that it “sounds OK to me.”“Well, I haven’t talked to him about it yet, but it sounds OK to me,” Trump told NBC News. water systems to remove fluoride from public water. Exposure to fluoride above the public health recommended amount over many years can result in skeletal fluorosis, a condition that causes weaker bones and joint pain. The program based its conclusion on studies involving fluoride levels at about twice the recommended limit for drinking water. Kennedy said in an organizing call last week that Trump told him he’d oversee multiple public health agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture.

Persons: Donald Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, ” Trump, Kennedy, Trump, ” Kennedy, Danielle Alvarez, Alex Jones, ”, CNN’s Kate Sullivan Organizations: CNN, Trump, NBC News, US Centers for Disease Control, Trump White, U.S, “, CDC, National Institutes, Department of Health, Human Services, Department of Agriculture Locations: ” State, New York, Michigan

☆ Trump says RFK Jr. plan to remove fluoride from public water 'sounds okay to me'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Jake Piazza | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

water systems to remove fluoride from public water." Trump also said Kennedy would have a big role crafting public health policy in any Trump administration. Fluoride is naturally occurring in almost all water sources, and some is added to public water to help prevent cavities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment on the fluoride remark. Last weekend, insult comedian Tony Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage," which the Trump campaign distanced itself from.

Persons: Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump, Trump, Dasha Burns, Kennedy, Tony Hinchcliffe, Joe Biden, Sen, Tim Scott Organizations: Republican, NBC News, Trump White, U.S, Centers for Disease Control, CDC, American Dental Association, Trump, Voters, Union Locations: Duluth , Georgia, U.S, Trump, Puerto Rico, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina

"He can do anything he wants," Trump said. The CDC has routinely said that the worst side effects from Covid vaccines are not worse than the potential effects of the Covid virus. And, Covid vaccines do not increase the risk of death, while the Covid virus does. In August, he suspended his own independent presidential campaign and endorsed Trump. “The only thing President Trump and his campaign team are focused on is winning on November 5th," Trump campaign senior adviser Jason Miller said in a statement Friday.

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☆ Jim Cramer: Abbott stock is 'dirt cheap' after a surprising legal win validates our conviction
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The legal overhang on Abbott Labs has been real, even if shares have found some traction in recent months. Bottom line Abbott Labs still faces other cases over its specialized formulas across the country, but Thursday night's win is significant. Abbott shares traded around 22 times forward earnings estimates Friday, below their five-year average of 24, according to FactSet. With victory in hand, Abbott Labs will now begin the next phase of its legal fight on much stronger ground. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

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☆ Soda is making a comeback
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Cans of Dr Pepper soda are displayed on June 3, 2024 in San Anselmo, California. While consumers are drinking more Coke, Coke Zero, Dr Pepper and Canada Dry, Pepsi’s soda sales are struggling. ‘Diet Coke Break’“Dirty soda,” a popular TikTok trend that combines soda with syrup and cream, has also driven interest in soda brands among younger consumers interested in creating their own soda concoctions. TikTok has also recently become filled with “Dirty Diet Coke,” “Crispy Diet Coke” and “DietCokeBreak” recipe videos where people leave cans of Diet Coke in the fridge for weeks and then pour them into a glass, sometimes with citrus powder, to get the most fizziness. Singer Dua Lipa gave Coke its latest viral hit this month when she posted a video sharing her Diet Coke recipe, which combines Diet Coke, pickle juice and jalapeño sauce.

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On the campaign trail, both Trump and Kennedy have pitched a “Make America Healthy Again” movement. However, he wasn’t sure how Warp Speed would apply to childhood chronic diseases — or in what way Kennedy would be helpful. If the plan goes forward, Kennedy’s mandate would be an “all-of-government-project” and allow him to marshall resources from all of these agencies for childhood chronic disease. What’s still to be determined, Altman said, is how much — if any — authority the Warp Speed role would give Kennedy to command agencies such as the FDA or CDC. Trump transition co-chair Howard Lutnick also praised Kennedy in an interview with CNN Wednesday night, and questioned whether vaccines are actually safe.

Persons: Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump, Kennedy, Trump, Paul Offit, denialism, ” Offit, Robert Redfield, John ., ” Redfield, ” Trump, Karoline Leavitt, He’ll, ” That’s, marshall, —, “, ”, Drew Altman, What’s, Altman, ” Altman, Eric Hargan, Robert Redfield –, Redfield, Howard Lutnick, Sidney Miller, Russell Brand, Brand Organizations: Centers for Disease Control, Trump, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, NBC News, RFK, Department of Health, Human Services, CDC, Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, Department of Agriculture, HHS, Senate, FDA, CNN, Addiction Locations: U.S, Sidney Miller of Texas

☆ Howard Lutnick: Trump transition team co-chair endorses Kennedy anti-vax theories and says he would be able to access health data
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Shania Shelton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Lutnick also said tech entrepreneur Elon Musk would “help” rather than serve in the government if Trump wins. Lutnick could hold serious sway over which prospective candidates get in front of Trump as they vie for key positions in the federal government. Kennedy on Monday told supporters that Trump has promised to give him sweeping power over multiple agencies if the former president wins the election. Trump has previously told CNN he would consider appointing Kennedy to a role in a potential second administration. Kennedy serves on Trump’s transition team and has been campaigning as a surrogate for him in key battleground states since exiting the presidential race.

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☆ Triplets are becoming less common in the United States. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Giving birth to triplets, quadruplets or even more has become increasingly less common in the United States. It’s not just guidance around embryo transfers that has changed in the past decades, possibly leading to declines in triplets and higher-order births. Separately, she called the new NCHS report, showing a decline in triplets and higher-order multiple births, “fantastic news” for maternal and infant health. But there are many other types of assisted reproductive technology, which could be factors driving these racial disparities, she said. “So we can’t conflate assisted reproductive technology with IVF.

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The Summary A proposed class action lawsuit was filed against McDonald’s Tuesday — at least the third suit the chain faces over an E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounders. A proposed class action lawsuit was filed Tuesday against McDonald’s, the latest litigation over the E. coli outbreak linked to the fast-food chain’s Quarter Pounders. The complaint, which needs court certification to proceed as a class action, seeks damages exceeding $5 million for customers across the country who purchased contaminated Quarter Pounders. The proposed class action lawsuit is at least the third suit related to the E. coli outbreak. Willey said he has received “a lot” of calls from people looking to join the class action suit and he expects the number represented to grow.

Persons: McDonald’s, ”, Roy Willey, Willey, “ McDonald's, Amanda McCray, William Michael Kraft, Cesar Piña, ” McDonald’s, ’, “ Organizations: McDonald’s, “, Northern District of Illinois, Centers for Disease Control, CDC, Food and Drug Administration Locations: Chicago, Davie , Florida, Northern District, America, Nebraska, Colorado

The number of E. coli cases linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has risen to 90, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday, up from 75 reported cases last Friday. The slivered onions used on the burgers are the “likely source” of the outbreak, the CDC said. The true number of cases linked to the Quarter Pounders is likely much higher than the 90 reported so far. Thirteen states have reported cases: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. According to McDonald’s, 900 restaurants across 12 states received the onions from Taylor Farms.

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