A-two year-old federal lawsuit brought by three non-governmental organizations claims USDA’s New Swine Inspection System undermines federal inspectors charged with protecting consumers from foodborne illness. A federal judge in California has found “the matter suitable for disposition without oral argument.” The Center for Food Safety, Food & Water Watch, and the Humane Farming Association kicked…
Anyone who’s ever tried wrestling footwear onto their dog already knows that the best dog boots for winter are, simply, the ones that they’ll actually tolerate. Because, as much as we may laugh at those videos of beleaguered dogs walking marionette-style in their cute little booties, it’s important for dogs with sensitive feet (or those…
If you’ve never experienced the pleasure of a coffee subscription service, let’s talk. That’s right: There are companies that mail you fresh coffee, and the best coffee subscriptions let you tailor your specific caffeine needs—a huge quality-of-life upgrade. You’ll never run out of coffee and have to run to the grocery store again. And if…
Don’t have a ton of strength-training equipment at your disposal? No worries. We have a great single-dumbbell workout that will fire up your entire body with just a single weight. It’s a solid routine to have in your arsenal of at-home strength workouts since it requires minimal equipment, hits pretty much all your major muscle…
Concerns have been raised about the illegal sale of cannabis edibles online in the United Kingdom. Various police forces have warned about the products as they not allowed in the UK. They are mostly sold online via TikTok, Facebook Marketplace, and Snapchat and it is not clear where they are produced or by whom. Edibles…
Although the issue is not specifically food safety, the import of avocados from a state in Mexico has been banned because of a safety threat against a U.S. official. The move comes after a drug cartel struck out at growers in the state of Michoacan, which is Mexico’s only completely permitted state for exporting the…
Crohn’s disease symptoms can be more than just a little uncomfortable. In addition to managing pain, living with the chronic condition can make you feel really anxious about going somewhere new—or even going anywhere at all—if you don’t know what the bathroom situation will be like.If you go undiagnosed or without necessary treatment, Crohn’s disease…
Snowboarder Chloe Kim followed up her storybook Olympic debut from 2018 with another epic run: On February 10, Kim won half-pipe gold at the Beijing Games, making her the first female snowboarder in history to earn back-to-back titles on the Olympic stage, according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).While the Olympic half-pipe competition is a…
If you use medical equipment like a wheelchair, orthotics, or braces due to multiple sclerosis, stroke, or an injury, it’s a good idea to check to make they still fit well and don’t look too worn down. If they aren’t functioning well, they may be more likely to cause skin irritation and breakdown that triggers…
Food safety is one of 10 specific policy areas that the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture wants to be addressed in the next federal Farm Bill, which must be finished by 2023. At its Winter Policy Conference, NASDA named these focus areas for Farm Bill 2023, in alphabetical order: Agriculture research Animal disease…
