Be careful when carving turkey on Thanksgiving
By Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News Network Food tends to be the focus on Thanksgiving, but preparing that food is often trickier than many people expect. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo …
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Is latecomer COVID vaccine worth the wait?
By Amy Maxmen, KFF Health News Erin Kissane, a co-founder of the COVID Tracking Project, rolled up her sleeve for the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine in mid-October soon after it was …
‘Near misses’ add urgency to FAA reauthorization efforts
By Valerie Yurk, CQ-Roll Call A federal report detailing safety concerns with the nation’s air traffic control system is turning up the heat on lawmakers to pass the Federal Aviation …
40% of Americans are afraid to walk alone at night, poll says
By Brendan Rascius, The Charlotte Observer Concerns about certain crimes are at their highest levels in decades, causing Americans to isolate themselves from their communities, according to new polling. The …
Sheetz Thanksgiving gas prices deal: $1.99 a gallon
Why gas prices change all the time in the US Gas prices and quality differ from city to city and state to state. Here’s everything you need to know about …
Can puppy enjoy some Thanksgiving treats?
Dear Dr. John, With two kids in college and one of their friends coming home and with a new Labrador Retriever puppy in the house, what precautions do we need …
Spike in traffic fatalities puzzles lawmakers
Tim Henderson | (TNS) Stateline.org Traffic deaths are lingering near historic highs in most states despite less driving overall, prompting policymakers to consider deploying more police or installing automated monitoring …
Adult children discuss the trials of caring for their aging parents
Reed Abelson, The New York Times and Jordan Rau | KFF Health News (TNS) Natasha Lazartes 39, Brooklyn, New York, Therapist I am 39 years old. I had to care …
Many Americans facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care
Reed Abelson, The New York Times and Jordan Rau | (TNS) KFF Health News Margaret Newcomb, 69, a retired French teacher, is desperately trying to protect her retirement savings by …
How lawmakers in Texas and Florida undermine COVID vaccination efforts – The Mercury News
Amy Maxmen | KFF Health News (TNS) Katherine Wells wants to urge her Lubbock, Texas, community to get vaccinated against COVID-19. “That could really save people from severe illness,” said …