Columbus, OH

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

— OPINION — By Brian Ronholm, Director of Food Policy for Consumer Reports, and Frank Yiannas, Former Deputy Commissioner, Food Policy & Response, FDA. Both of us have dedicated our careers to advancing food safety and protecting the public. Collectively, we’ve done so at the height of federal service, in consumer advocacy, and within the private sector. That’s why we believe we’re well qualified to provide a perspective on the need for better traceability capabilities throughout the entire food system.

Better food traceability – We can’t stop now

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Rapid advances in computational and genetic tools have allowed researchers to delve into the mystery that is the human gut microbiome. There are trillions of microbes in the human gastrointestinal tract that are intimately connected to various aspects of our physiology. While that is well established, scientists have been working to determine exactly which species of bacteria (or fungi, or viruses, for example) are associated with specific disorders. They have also been looking for reliable ways to modify the microbiome to alleviate some of those disorders.

Specific Bacterial Strains are Linked to Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Verywell Health

The popularity of tirzepatide has exploded over the past year after research showed how effective it is for significant weight loss. But counterfeit versions of the medications have led drug manufacturer Eli Lilly to pursue legal action. Lilly has filed six lawsuits against people who are hawking fake Mounjaro and...

How to Spot Fake Mounjaro and Zepbound

LiveScience

Hybrid brain organoids could be used to test how people respond differently to drugs before clinical trials begin, researchers say.

Scientists just grew the 1st-ever 'minibrains' from multiple people's cells

Indiana State

Willard, OH

Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, OH, voluntarily recalls whole cucumbers with a pack date of June 5 and bagged salad cucumbers with a pack date of June 5 and June 6 after testing showed contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The company announced the recall on July 12, but the Food and...

Wiers Farm recalls cucumbers distributed to Walmart stores because of Listeria

The Independent

 A deadly superbug that causes about 300,000 deaths a year evolved from being a common environmental bacterium and spread rapidly in just over two centuries, according to a new study that could help improve our understanding of immunity against invading bacteria.Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause multidrug-resistant infections, particularly in people with underlying conditions such as cystic fibrosis and lung damage from smoking. It wasn’t always a specialised human killer, however.Scientists at the University of Cambridge assessed nearly 10,000 DNA samples infected by the bacterium from around the world to construct a “family tree” of the bug and found that just...

Superbug that now kills 300,000 people a year evolved rapidly from common bacteria

Washington State

She thought she was dying. That’s how New York City realtor Penny Penzner felt last summer when she became violently ill from what she thought might be some cut-up fruit she had bought at a nearby deli. Late that night, she woke up feeling sick — very sick. She...

Washington state launches reporting system for victims of foodborne illnesses

California State

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Medical News Today

A new study reveals a link between gut microbiota and Parkinson's disease, finding that people may have fewer bacteria that produce riboflavin (vitamin B2) and biotin (vitamin B7).

Study suggests 2 vitamin B deficiencies may play a role in Parkinson's disease

Aurora, CO

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David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

The latest report on possible frauds and other non-compliances raised by EU member states features treatment of mineral water, traceability problems, and olive oil issues. The number of food and other fraud suspicions discussed by European countries declined in May. The 281 alerts are down from 341 in April, 345 in March, and 318 in February but are similar to the 277 in January.

Potential European fraud alerts decline in May

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

Fish oil pills were once a buzzy supplement, but recent research has suggested that they may not be as good for your health as we once thought. Still, plenty of people believe that these supplements can be a vital tool in boosting heart health and reducing inflammation. The reality is, it's complicated.

Are We Still Taking Fish Oil Pills, Or What?

Due to the possibility of serious illness or death, all injectable pharmaceutical products and implantable medical devices that come into contact with the bloodstream or spinal fluid are tested for endotoxins to ensure patient safety. These products and devices are tested for endotoxins using bacterial endotoxin testing (BET) to ensure that sterile pharmaceutical products are safe for human use.

Bacterial Endotoxin Testing, Part 1: Overview

Methamphetamine abuse is growing in the United States. Overdoses that include methamphetamine are on the rise. Methamphetamine plus Fentanyl in pills, smoke, or i.v. use cause the majority of deaths. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive psychostimulant and one of the most widely abused drugs worldwide. Production and distribution of methamphetamine...

Methamphetamine Is a Major Drug Threat in the U.S.

San Francisco, CA

UCSF and UC Davis researchers identified a new hormone, CCN3, that strengthens bones in breastfeeding women and could treat osteoporosis and enhance fracture healing. Researchers from UCSF and UC Davis have resolved a longstanding mystery about how breastfeeding women maintain strong bones despite losing calcium to milk production. A newly...

Long-Standing Puzzle Solved: Scientists Discover a New Hormone That Can Double Bone Mass

Analysis of water samples gathered by citizen scientists reveal a "worrying" find, an expert says.

Rivers becoming 'reservoirs of disease' warn experts

Scripps News

New research suggests tampons could be a potential source of metal exposure, including harmful metals like lead and arsenic. Here's what to know.

Are your tampons harming you? Study finds 16 metals in widely available brands

NewsBreak

IAEA helps Cuba with Ciguatoxin problem

Scientists are helping researchers in Cuba find dangerous toxins in marine algae that can lead to outbreaks from contaminated seafood. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)...

IAEA helps Cuba with Ciguatoxin problem

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