Walmart closing 51 health centers over lack of profitability
Walmart said that it's shuttering all 51 of its health clinics and related telehealth services due to issues tied to reimbursement and rising operating costs.
Kaiser Permanente says data breach may affect 13.4M customers
The number of people potentially impacted by the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan breach totaled 13.4 million, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Various ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli, health agency warns
The potentially contaminated products were produced by the Greater Omaha Packing Co., and include both patties and tubes of raw ground beef, according to the FSIS public health alert.
Inflation pushing next generation farmers out of the business: 'Can’t believe what things cost'
Farmers in Missouri share how inflation has impacted their profits in the past couple years. Several said the high cost of doing business is squeezing out the new generation of farmers.
Salmonella prompts Trader Joe's to recall basil sold in 29 states
Trader Joe's and the Food and Drug Administration are warning consumers not to eat Infinite Herbs brand organic basil due to cases of salmonella linked to the herb.
Anxiety is biggest concern among employees seeking mental health services, study finds: ‘Major concern’
Last year, nearly a quarter of people who sought mental health treatment through their employers cited anxiety as their main issue, according to a study by ComPsych Corporation.
Disney parks will issue lifetime bans for people who lie about disabilities
Guests at the Disneyland and Disney World amusement parks who make false statements on disability needs to gain access services will be banned for life, according to an announcement from Disney.
Artificial beauty: Warning of threats to girls’ self-esteem, Dove recommits to never using AI in ads
As experts predict that 90% of online content could be generated by artificial intelligence by 2025, a major beauty brand is taking a stand against the use of AI in advertising.
Bird flu in Texas: Largest US egg producer temporarily shutters facility after H5N1 virus found in chickens
Cal-Maine Foods says it has temporarily closed an egg production facility in Texas after H5N1 bird flu there wiped out nearly two million chickens.
Asleep on the job: Here's how many Americans admit to napping during work hours
A new survey from Sleep Doctor found nearly half of American workers admit to sleeping during work hours on occasion – and one in three do so on a regular basis.
Costco launches weight loss program for members
Costco members are now getting access to a weight loss program through Sesame. Through the program, they might be able to get highly coveted weight loss medications.
US taking the plunge on bidets four years after toilet paper shortage wiped store shelves
A new report in The Washington Post detailed how more Americans are opting to purchase bidets in order to lessen their reliance on toilet paper.
Boy, 12, taken to hospital after he was mistakenly served alcohol at Outback Steakhouse
A 12-year-old boy was rushed to a hospital after he was mistakenly served an alcoholic beverage at an Outback Steakhouse in Michigan and had a reaction.
Nvidia announces AI-powered health care 'agents' that outperform nurses — and cost $9 an hour
Nvidia has partnered with artificial intelligence health care company Hippocratic AI to develop an "agent" that outperforms nurses on phone calls with patients.
Real-life cat burglary suspect does yoga before raiding bakery store: video
A real-life cat burglar was captured on video stretching and doing yoga outside a bakery earlier this month – before going on to burglarize the place minutes later.
Trader Joe's cashews recalled in 16 states due to salmonella risk
Customers who purchased cashews from Trader Joe's stores in 16 states are suggested to look over the packages to see if they are part of a recall announced Sunday.
EPA finalizes ban on last form of asbestos used in US
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a rule to ban the use and importation of asbestos, marking the first chemical banned under a 2016 chemical safety law.
President Biden to release budget proposal with tax and spending policies
President Joe Biden is set to unveil his budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 that is expected to include tax and spending policies that will form part of his re-election platform.
Wegovy, the weight-loss medication, gets FDA approval for use as heart disease prevention drug
Wegovy has been FDA-approved for heart disease prevention. The semaglutide, originally approved for weight loss, is now approved to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
Mars Wrigley pitches new idea to get Americans back into chewing gum
Mars Inc., which owns Wrigley, is hoping to get Americans and other consumers back into chewing gum and has a new idea on how to do it.