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Sinbad is back after a stroke: ‘Miracles happen’

Sinbad says he has felt all the prayers directed his way since his debilitating stroke in 2020, and he is vowing to make a comeback.

Fire Up Your Taste Buds: Firehouse Subs Invites You to Celebrate National Meatball Day with $5 Meatball Subs!

Calling all meatball enthusiasts! Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering feast at Firehouse Subs as they roll out a sizzling offer in honor of National Meatball Day on March 9th. For one day only, enjoy any of their delectable …

What you should know to reduce the risk of prostate cancer

Prostate cancer remains a significant concern in my practice, which is why I emphasize the importance of early detection. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be nearly 300,000 new cases of prostate cancer and about 35,000 deaths in 2024.

Yogurts can now make limited claim that they lower type 2 diabetes risk, FDA says

In a decision nearly five years in the making, the US Food and Drug Administration has decided that yogurts can now make a limited claim that the food may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, the federal agency concluded …

Ozempic comes for gyms - how they’re responding

America’s gyms are adjusting their strategies as more of their members take weight loss drugs.

CDC drops 5-day isolation guidance for Covid-19, moves away from key strategy to quell infections

People who test positive for Covid-19 no longer need to routinely stay away from others for at least five days, according to new guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued Friday. The change ends a strategy …

Chick-fil-A tells people to throw away Polynesian sauce cups over allergy concerns

Chick-fil-A is telling customers to “please discard” Polynesian sauce dipping cups that were ordered over the past few weeks.

Excessive alcohol drinking drove about 488 deaths per day during the pandemic, CDC says

While dry January and damp lifestyles have taken off on TikTok, the United States has already experienced a spike in deaths related to excessive alcohol.

Panera Bread overhauls menu

Panera Bread is changing its menu, shifting away from its attempt at dinner and refocusing on what it’s best known for, like sandwiches and salads.

This ALS patient has a brain implant that translates his thoughts to computer commands

Staring at a computer screen, Mark focuses deeply, his arms resting by his side. His right index finger trembles ever so slightly on top of a pillow, and then an alert rings out from the screen in front of him, …

Harris Health's Innovative 'Hospital at Home' Service Enhances Patient Experience in Houston

Harris Health System is redefining patient care in Houston with the initiation of its pioneering 'Hospital at Home' service, which commenced on February 26. This service is a trailblazer in the region, offering patients who require hospital-level care the luxury …

Additional measles case reported at Florida elementary school; lawmaker urges public health emergency

Seven measles cases have now been linked to an outbreak at Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston, Florida, the Broward County schools superintendent said Tuesday. The Florida Department of Health is reporting 10 cases statewide.

Florida ‘unborn child’ bill stalls amid concerns over IVF and abortion policies

Fallout continues from the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling that frozen embryos are children, an unprecedented decision that has already prompted clinics in the state to halt some IVF treatments.

Rodeo Uncorked!® International Wine Competition 2024: A Triumph of Taste Celebrated at Champion Wine Auction & Dinner

The enchanting allure of fine wines took center stage at the illustrious Champion Wine Auction & Dinner, marking the culmination of the 2024 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition. Held at the prestigious NRG Center, this annual gala welcomed fervent wine …

Amid measles outbreak, Florida ‘deferring to parents’ whether to send unvaccinated kids to school

Family physician and public health specialist Dr. George Rust has warned some of his colleagues about a potential measles outbreak in Florida “for at least the past year,” he said, because of the rise in vaccine hesitancy in pockets of …