When a teenager’s heart stopped, his friends jumped into action — and their CPR training saved his life
May 10 started like any other day for Laura Machnik, who said goodbye to her 18-year-old son J.J. before she headed to work. He was headed to work out at a friend’s house that morning, and after she arrived at…
U.S. surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis
The U.S. surgeon general on Tuesday declared gun violence a public health crisis, driven by the fast-growing number of injuries and deaths involving firearms in the country. The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy, the nation’s top doctor, came as…
Totally Cool recalls over 60 ice cream products because they could contain listeria
Totally Cool, which makes ChipWich, Friendly’s and other branded ice creams, is recalling more than 60 products because they could contain listeria. The products were sold nationwide in retail stores and by direct delivery, the Owing Mills, Maryland-company disclosed in…
“No evidence” new COVID variant LB.1 causes more severe disease, CDC says
There are no signs so far that the new LB.1 variant is causing more severe disease in COVID-19 patients, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, as infections have begun to accelerate in this summer’s wave around the country….
Snapchill canned coffee, sold across U.S., recalled due to botulism concerns
Beach renourishment projects pumps new sand onto U.S. beaches Beach renourishment projects pumps new sand onto U.S. beaches 01:56 Snapchill is recalling all of its cold cans of coffee sold by roasters nationwide because of concerns they could contain a…
Smoked salmon sold at Kroger and Pay Less Super Market recalled over listeria risk
Foppen Seafood is recalling smoked salmon sold at Kroger and Pay Less Super Market stores in 15 states after routine tests detected listeria in the product. The recall involves Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices — Toast-sized, 8.1-ounce, identified by lot number…
22 million Make It Mini toys recalled after dozens report skin burns, irritation
How the NYPD polices illegal fireworks in New York City How the NYPD polices illegal fireworks in New York City 03:58 About 22 million Make It Mini toy sets sold across the United States and Canada are being recalled because…
Walgreens to close up to a quarter of its roughly 8,600 U.S. stores. Here’s what to know.
Seniors protest closure of SF Financial District Walgreens store Seniors protest closure of SF Financial District Walgreens store 03:02 Walgreens Boots Alliance will close a significant portion of its roughly 8,600 U.S. stores as the pharmacy chain seeks to turn…
Bookcase is recalled after child dies in tip-over incident
New study says furniture tipping over sends thousands of children to hospital each year New study says furniture tipping over sends thousands of children to hospital each year 02:02 Dania Furniture is recalling a bookcase sold online and at its…
Iowa’s Supreme Court rules 6-week abortion ban can be enforced
The Iowa Supreme Court said Friday the state’s strict abortion law is legal, telling a lower court to dissolve a temporary block on the law and allowing Iowa to ban most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy — before…