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Most US Ice Cream Makers Pledge To Remove Artificial Dyes
The vast majority of the nation's ice cream makers have agreed to make their treats without artificial food colorings by 2028. The International Dairy Foods Association has pledged to phase out the synthetic dyes by the end of 2027, the trade group announced on Monday, July 14. The IDFA represents dozens of companies that make more than 90% of the nation's ice cream products. The companies will phase out certified artificial colors from ice cream and frozen dairy desserts made with real milk. Those dyes include Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5, and Y…
National Interest
'High-Dose Turmeric Supplement Nearly Killed Me:' NJ Mom Hopes Her Story Will Save Others
Katie Mohan was just trying to feel a little healthier when she picked up a bottle of turmeric supplements at Costco in the spring. What happened instead nearly killed her. And now, the 57-year-old Morristown mom of three is warning others after a high-dose turmeric supplement landed her in NYU Langone’s liver transplant unit. “I was taking this to just kind of be a little healthier,” said Mohan, a longtime fitness instructor at The Bar Method in Bernardsville. “I had no idea these were signs of liver damage.” Mohan began taking 2,250 mg of turmeric with black pepper extract in March to e…
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Olympian Mary Lou Retton Struggle Through DUI Test Near PA Border: Report
Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton can be seen struggling to breathe and tying an oxygen tube to her face while attempting a DUI sobriety test, bodycam footage released this month reveals. The footage, obtained by Entertainment Tonight, shows the 57-year-old gymnast on Saturday, May 17, in an AutoZone parking lot in Marion County, West Virginia, where officers say she was found behind the wheel with an open bottle of wine in the passenger seat. Retton gasps and clutches her chest as an officer from the Fairmont City Police Department asks her to raise her leg six inches off the ground and count…
National Interest
Here's What’s Keeping Millions From Enjoying Summer Travel
One in four Americans say a surprisingly common issue could derail their summer travel plans. That’s according to a new survey by Talker Research on behalf of health company NBPure, which found that 27 percent of Americans report digestive troubles serious enough to disrupt vacations and summer trips. Whether it’s constipation, bloating, or general stomach discomfort, 42 percent say they have gut health issues, and 38 percent report symptoms that get worse when they travel. The fear of a digestive episode looms so large that nearly half of respondents (49 percent) said they bring supplemen…
National Interest
Racing Legend D. Wayne Lukas, Triple Crown Icon, Dies
D. Wayne Lukas, one of the most decorated and influential trainers in the history of horse racing, has died. He was 89. The Hall of Famer's death occurred in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, June 28, according to his family. In his final days, he had been in hospice care following a battle with a severe MRSA infection. Born on a Wisconsin farm in 1935, Lukas began his career training quarter horses before switching to thoroughbreds in the late 1970s. Over nearly five decades, his horses won a record 20 Breeders' Cup races and 14 Triple Crown contests, including four Kentucky Derbies…
Atlantic City, NJ
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Cough Syrup Recall Issued Nationwide Over Bacteria Risk
A popular over-the-counter cough syrup has been recalled across the US following a contamination alert and product stability issue. New York-based Medtech Products Inc., headquartered in Tarrytown, issued the voluntary recall for five lots of its 4-ounce Little Remedies honey cough syrup due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness. The recall also cites loss of shelf stability as a contributing factor. Symptoms linked to Bacillus cereus exposure can include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. While illness is typically short-term in health…
National Interest
Marijuana Use Linked To Heart Attacks, Strokes In New Study
A new study suggests that cannabis use may carry serious consequences for heart health, with some users facing significantly elevated risks of heart attacks, strokes, and even death. The research, published Tuesday, June 17 in the journal Heart, analyzed pooled medical data involving more than 200 million people, mostly ages 19 to 59. It found that individuals who use marijuana are 29 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack, 20 percent more likely to have a stroke, and more than twice as likely to die from heart disease compared to nonusers. The findings stem from a large-scale …
Sussex-Wantage, NJ
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Air Quality Alerts Issued Across NJ/NY As Temps Hit 90s, Pollution Risks Rise
It’s not just hot — it’s hazardous. Air quality across New Jersey and New York is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups on Thursday, June 12, as temperatures climb into the 90s and Code Orange Alerts are in effect. Health officials say that ground-level ozone and fine particulates will combine with heat to pose risks for children, seniors, and people with heart or lung conditions. ⚠️ Air Quality Alerts Code Orange Air Quality Alerts issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection Counties affected: Bergen, Essex, Union, Hudson, Passaic, Middlesex, Mercer, Ocean, Burling…
Yorktown, NY
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Harmful Algae Bloom Closes These Mohegan Lake Beaches For Water Analysis
Two public beaches in Westchester have been shut down after the discovery of a harmful algae bloom in the swim area, county health officials announced. The closures affect Mohegan Colony Association and Mohegan Beach Park District—both county-regulated swim sites—until further notice, the Westchester County Health Department said on Tuesday, June 10. Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler said the move was made as a precaution. "The decision to close these beaches is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and health of the public," Amler said, adding, "Harmful Algae Bloo…
National Interest
Netflix’s ‘America’s Sweethearts’ Returns: Meet The New Rookie Cheerleaders
Netflix's hit docuseries "America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" is back for Season 2 on Wednesday, June 18, and the drama is already kicking into high gear. This season picks up right before final auditions for the 2024-2025 squad, and follows a mix of veterans and hopefuls as they push through training camp, painful cuts, and high-pressure performances on the road to joining one of the most iconic teams in sports. Only 23 of last year’s 36 veterans are returning, leaving room for a larger rookie class than in the past five years — and every candidate is bringing her own story…
Manchester-Lakehurst, NJ
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Car Crashes Into Multiple Parked Vehicles, Garage: Manchester Twp PD
A woman who had a medical emergency while driving crashed into multiple parked vehicles on Friday, June 6 in Manchester Township. At 11:37 a.m., a white Hyundai Sonata driven by an 81-year-old Manchester resident was traveling south on Belvedere Drive when it approached a stop sign, Manchester police said. The driver sustained a medical episode while driving, causing her vehicle to accelerate and continue south, crossing over Renaissance Boulevard, police said. The Hyundai then crashed into a 2017 red Toyota Camry parked in the driveway of a home on Belvedere Drive South, police said. Foll…
Albany, NY
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Stewart's Shops Wants Your Blood—And They'll Pay You In Ice Cream To Get It
Giving back has never been sweeter. Stewart’s Shops and the American Red Cross are teaming up once again for their 10th annual ‘Give A Pint, Get A Pint’ campaign, where blood donors throughout the region can trade their good deed for a pint of delicious Stewart’s ice cream or gelato. Throughout the month of June, if you donate blood at a participating Red Cross location, you’ll walk away with a certificate redeemable for a free pint of Stewart’s pre-packaged ice cream or gelato. The partnership has collected more than 104,000 donations since 2016, helping save countless lives while also s…
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