Willard, OH

Before making a summer salad, check your produce. Wiers Farm, Inc, of Willard, Ohio, is expanding a voluntary recall issued on July 12 to include additional items that may be contaminated with listeria, as stated in an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The initial recall was for...

Produce Recalled Over Listeria Risk Now Includes 20 Types of Vegetables Sold Nationwide

Perdue is recalling approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken products including chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. The ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender products may be contaminated with foreign materials, specifically metal, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The recall was initiated after consumers contacted the manufacturer with complaints of metal wire embedded in the products. The recalled products were shipped to retailers nationwide and also sold online.

Perdue Recalls Over 165,000 Pounds of Frozen Chicken Nuggets and Tenders Nationwide

Herbs have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Herbal supplements have recently become very popular due in part to the social media platform TikTok. Researchers at the University of Michigan report that an estimated 15.6 million U.S. adults — or 5% — have taken at least one herbal supplement in the last 30 days that might be damaging to their liver.

6 popular herbal supplements linked to potential liver risks

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NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

NBC News

When a patient with a brain injury is unresponsive, doctors turn to certain basic tests to see if they could still have some awareness: calling their name, clapping near their ear or inserting a cotton swab in their nose. Those who don’t wake up are often believed to have lost...

Brain scans of some unresponsive hospital patients show detectable activity

SurvivorNet

Actress and breast cancer survivor Christina Applegate, who has been publicly battling multiple sclerosis, a debilitating neurological disease, recently made headlines for getting snapped outside on a smoke break. While it's important not to shame people who are struggling from any type of addiction, it's also an opportunity to remind of the health risks associated.

Actress Christina Applegate, 52 Spotted Smoking As She Fights MS- Fans Pray For Her Health

Cooking With Maryann

I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

With 30 years of reselling under my belt, I’m the go-to guy when friends need a quick appraisal. And over the years I’ve noticed a recurring phenomenon: The vintage items most people consider valuable usually aren’t, and the things they want to toss are often hot collectibles.

3 Vintage Valuables That Might Be Hiding in Your Home (Including Halloween Decor)

Shine My Crown

A 13-year-old girl with a severe dairy allergy tragically died after an allergic reaction to a Costa Coffee hot chocolate that was supposed to be made with soya milk, an inquest in East London has revealed. Hannah Jacobs from Barking, East London, in the UK, suffered an immediate and severe...

13-Year-Old Girl With Severe Diary Allergy Dies After Drinking Hot Chocolate That Was Supposed To Contain Soya Milk

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Jersey City, NJ

Essex County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Parade

Want to eat with heart health in mind? Here's what it looks like.

‘I’m a Cardiologist With Perfect Cholesterol Numbers—Here’s What a Typical Day of Eating Looks Like for Me’

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

LAHORE, Pakistan -- People in Pakistan reported much slower internet over the past several days with some experts on Monday estimating its speed falling to less than half its usual capacity at times. The problem has affected millions of users, disrupting businesses and drawing nationwide complaints, while authorities have denied...

Pakistan suffers internet slowdown as government denies setting up a national firewall

Perdue Foods has issued a voluntary recall of 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken products due to the possible presence of a foreign material. The company issued the recall in partnership with the USDA Friday after a “foreign material was identified in a limited number of consumer packages.”. “We determined...

Perdue Recalls More Than 167,000 Pounds Of Frozen Chicken Products Due To Foreign Material

Plymouth, MA

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Dianna Carney

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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Perdue Farms recalls over 167,000 pounds of chicken products due to potential metal contamination

Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of some chicken products. The poultry company voluntarily recalled 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken \"after a foreign material...

Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of some chicken products. The poultry company voluntarily recalled 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken "after a foreign material...

Perdue Farms recalls over 167,000 pounds of chicken products due to potential metal contamination

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