Are Foodborne Illnesses Increasing, Or Are Detection Methods Better?

A new CDC report underscores the complexities of tracking foodborne illnesses such as E. coli, listeria, salmonella and others.

Love and Picking Raspberries

​Picking raspberries has some things in common with loving. I realized this when my wife and I spent an afternoon in a raspberry patch.

Let There Be Pauses in Your Conversations

​Let there be pauses in your conversations. See what happens if you take a breath before responding to what another has just said.

Recalls: 1.1M Stoves Recalled After 250 Fires; Latest On Salmonella

DeWALT mowers can start and shut off on their own; winds may blow off BJ’s Wholesale gazebo roofs; Trader Joe’s candles may spark fires.

Hundreds Sickened In Ongoing Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Cucumbers

Hundreds have now been sickened in a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled cucumbers. More than 30 states have reported cases.

Backyard Budgeting: How Much Are People Spending To Spruce Things Up?

Over 1,000 homeowners were surveyed about the outdoor investments they're making & how they plan to enjoy their yards.

​COVID Levels ‘Very High’ In 27 States Amid ‘Largest Summer Wave Yet’

Wastewater tests reflect a 13-week surge in positive COVID tests reported to the CDC to more than 17 percent, up from 0.3 percent in May.

Do Not Be a Quitter

Nobody likes a quitter. Especially the quitter himself. We develop disdain for ourselves if we give up or give in too readily.

Another Death, More Illnesses Reported In Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak

As of Aug. 8, a listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats had killed three people and sickened 43, according to the CDC.

U.S. Abortions Have Risen Slightly Since Roe Was Overturned: Study

Some Democratic-controlled states enacted laws to protect doctors who use telemedicine to see patients in places that have abortion bans.

The Danger of Concepts

Be very careful about concepts and how you apply them. Why? Because you will live within them – for good and for ill.

Recalls: 7M Pounds Of Meat In Listeria Outbreak; 1.8M Teslas

The FDA finds more ground cinnamon products have elevated lead levels; Amazon’s on the hook for its third-party sellers’ hazardous products.

7 Million Pounds Of Meat Recalled Amid Listeria Outbreak

Seven million pounds of meat has been recalled amid a nationwide listeria outbreak that has sickened residents in 13 states.

U.S. Measles Cases On The Rise, Nearly Triple The Number In 2023

Centers for Disease Control data shows 188 cases in 27 jurisdictions, with seven states reporting their first measles cases of 2024 in July.

​ Infants' Tongue-Tie May Be Overdiagnosed And Needlessly Treated

The American Academy of Pediatrics sounds an alarm about the increasing use of scissors or lasers to cut away some infants' tongue tissue.

Inner Naysayers

We all have our inner naysayers. We generally prefer not to talk about these harassing little daemons, though it can help us when we do.

Deli Meats That May Be Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Recalled

Several deli meats are being recalled after a multi-state listeria outbreak left two people dead and sickened nearly three dozen others.

Listeria Recall: Produce Sold At Walmart, Aldi Pulled From Shelves

Several kinds of produce sold at Walmart and Aldi, including cucumbers and green beans, have been recalled over listeria concerns.

Anticipation

​Anticipation can open or close a path into tomorrow. It depends on what is being anticipated, for good or evil, pleasure or pain.

COVID Levels Spike In Half Of U.S. As New FLiRT Variation Spreads

President Joe Biden isn’t alone in testing positive for COVID-19 as health officials note a summer uptick in the new FLiRT variant.

An Aggressive Tick That Triggers Meat Allergies Is Rapidly Spreading

The lone star tick, whose larvae travel in “tick bombs,” has spread far beyond the Southwest to the East Coast and northern states.

The Promise of Sunrise

May every sunrise hold more promise, and every sunset hold more peace. Yet how many of our mornings hold promise for the day ahead?

Accurate Listening

​Accurate listening includes hearing what the other means as well as says. To listen is to love; and to love requires adequate listening.

Recalls: 48 Sickened By Edibles; Speeding Trucks Can Downshift To 1st

Hatch Baby sound machines sold by top retailers pose shock hazard; in separate recalls, listeria and salmonella found in pet foods.

How To Survive A Deadly Rip Current, Among The Top U.S. Beach Hazards

About 100 people die in rip currents along U.S. beaches every year. With the right precautions, the deadly trend can be slowed or reversed.

Rejection Enhances Perception

Rejection enhances our capacity to intuit the motives of others. Those who have suffered rejection can more readily spot a fake.

Walgreens, Rite Aid And CVS Closures Contribute To 'Pharmacy Deserts'

Pharmacy chains cite an outdated business model among the pressures contributing to a wave of drugstore closings.

ER Visits Soar With Temperatures For Americans In Heat Dome

The hardest-hit states are starting to see some relief from sweltering temperatures that resulted in “extremely high” emergency room visits.

Handling Bullies

​There are bullies in the workplace, not just the playground. A co-worker or supervisor can begin picking on someone for no apparent reason.

Possible Botulism Contamination Forces Snapchill Canned Coffee Recall

The coffee was distributed across the U.S. through various coffee roasters and retailers, and were directly bought online through Snapchill.

Coffee Recalled For Botulism Concerns Among This Week's Recalls

These products have recently been recalled for safety and health concerns:

​Dollar Tree Left Lead-Tainted Applesauce Pouches On Shelves: FDA

FDA officials said WanaBana apple puree products remained on Dollar Tree shelves two months after the company was told about the recall.

Be Willing to Cry

To be willing to love includes being willing to cry. Tears can move us past pressure points, junctures of built-­up stress and emotions.

Hearing Aids Help to Slow Brain Aging Process in Cognitive Impairment

Hearing Aids Help to Slow the Brain Aging Process in Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Who You are Alone and with Others

​Who we are when we are alone is often different than who we are with others. Sometimes very little, sometimes dramatically so.

Mexican Man Died Of 1 Form Of Bird Flu; US Officials Focus On Another

A 59-year-old man in Mexico bedridden with chronic health issues developed a fever, shortness of breath and diarrhea and died a week later.

Recent Recalls: Deaths Linked To Lighting, Bed Rails; Lawn Mower Fires

Also among recent recalls are cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak, gun safes anyone can open and cheese sold at some Costco stores.

12 Ways To Get PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Out Of Your Home And Life

PFAS are so ubiquitous in products that nearly all Americans have detectable levels of the “forever chemicals” in their blood, the CDC says.

Salmonella Outbreak In 25 States Linked to Cucumbers

Recalled cucumbers are linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened people in 25 states, the Centers for Disease Control said.

Jealousy

​One of the most powerful human emotions is jealousy. It is a normal, universal emotion, of which we are all capable.