US issuing new rules to curb illegal fishing, seafood fraud

The Obama administration is issuing new rules it says will crack down on illegal fishing and seafood fraud by preventing unverifiable fish products from entering the U.S. market. The new protections are called the Seafood Import Monitoring Program, and they are designed to stop illegally fished and intentionally misidentified seafood from getting into stores and restaurants by way of imported fish.

The Agent Orange Widows Club

… husbands’ cancers. VA data shows that more than 500 Vietnam-era veterans have been diagnosed with glioblastoma at VA health facilities since 2000. That doesn’t include the unknown number diagnosed at private facilities. But brain cancer isn’t …

Keeping your eyes healthy in 2017

It’s that time of year again and New Year resolutions are coming at you from every health corner. Here in RNIB Cymru we support people with sight loss, but our work also includes campaigns to help with preventing sight loss.

The World Lost Carrie Fisher Too Soon

… have addressed what I am about to tell you now. While I do not know the particulars of Ms. Fisher’s life and general health , there are some concerns of universal nature that we can learn from her premature loss. There have been reports in the …

New Years resolutions: how to quit smoking

RESOLUTIONS: Intern Amcal pharmacist Abbey Dixon with a range of Nicorette products available to help people quit smoking. Pictures: OLIVIA PAGE Planning to start your new year with a big lifestyle change? We’ve asked the experts the best way to go about creating lasting change in 2017.

Returning home

Brother and sister, Dave and Charlene Buescher, stand together in front of Essentia Health’s Christmas tree with presents flown to International Falls from Duluth’s St. Mary’s hospital. Brother and sister, Dave and Charlene Buescher, stand together in front of Essentia Health’s Christmas tree with presents flown to International Falls from Duluth’s St. Mary’s hospital.

USA Medical shares 3 tips to help people stick to New Year’s resolutions for better health

At the beginning of each new year, many people make resolutions to improve their health; they may aim to lose weight, stop smoking, exercise more, remember to take prescriptions as directed. USA Medical offers to help people live healthier lifestyles by providing discounts on medications through its customized prescription savings programs in all 50 states including: Texas Prescription Assistance Program, Florida Prescription Assistance Program and California Prescription Assistance Program.

Avoid risky behaviour, get tested for HIV, NACA admonishes Nigerians

I N the spirit of the yuletide, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, has called on Nigerians about the need to avoid engaging in risky behaviour that can propel the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country. In a goodwill message, the Agency reminded Nigerians to share and show the symbol of love responsibly, so that Nigeria, as a nation can halt the spread of HIV.

Chipotle’s Biggest Moments of 2016

This was supposed to be a comeback year for Chipotle , the beleaguered burrito chain whose stock once soared to nearly $750 per share. Of course, that was back before the fast-casual behemoth was socked with one of the most widely-reported food safety scandals in recent memory.

Cancer patient donates year’s worth of pizza to food bank

A Pennsylvania man going through treatment for colon cancer won a pizza parlor’s raffle for a year’s worth of free pies and then donated his prize to a food bank. Thirty-six-year-old Josh Katrick, of Northampton, had just completed his eighth round of chemotherapy when he learned he was the winner of a contest sponsored by his favorite neighborhood restaurant.

Cancer patient donates years’ worth of pizza to food bank

A Pennsylvania man going through treatment for colon cancer won a pizza parlor’s raffle for a years’ worth of free pies and then donated his prize to a local food bank. Josh Katrick, 36, of Northampton, had just completed his eighth round of chemotherapy when he learned that he was the winner of his favorite neighborhood restaurant’s contest.

Cancer patient wins a year of free pizza, gives it to food bank

But instead of seizing the opportunity to spend the better part of 2017 gorging on the well-deserved melted mozzarella wellspring, Katrick, who has colon cancer, decided other people needed it more. “You know the saying, ‘When life gives you lemons make lemonade,’ well, when life gives you pizza, give away a slice,” the 36-year-old told CNN Sunday.

Forsyth home to array of traditions, religious celebrations

Many Forsyth County residents will celebrate Christmas today by sitting around the house with family and friends, exchanging gifts and eating a holiday meal. It is well-known that Forsyth County is one of the most rapidly growing areas of state and the country, and all that growth means new neighbors and new traditions for the holidays.

Forsyth home to array of traditions, religious celebrations

Many Forsyth County residents will celebrate Christmas today by sitting around the house with family and friends, exchanging gifts and eating a holiday meal. It is well-known that Forsyth County is one of the most rapidly growing areas of state and the country, and all that growth means new neighbors and new traditions for the holidays.

The first grandchild and the Christmas puzzle

The first grandchild and the Christmas puzzle As the Cravens and Waggener families remember the first grandchild who passed away earlier this week, this story comes to mind from a few years ago written by his mother, Wilma Jean. She paints a picture of her firstborn, a precious, precocious rascal child, Phillip Glenn Cravens, who ruled in her family’s kitchen as his Grandparents and the young Aunts and Uncles stood by in admiration — no discipline.

The first grandchild and the Christmas puzzle

The first grandchild and the Christmas puzzle As the Cravens and Waggener families remember the first grandchild who passed away earlier this week, this story comes to mind from a few years ago written by his mother, Wilma Jean. She paints a picture of her firstborn, a precious, precocious rascal child, Phillip Glenn Cravens, who ruled in her family’s kitchen as his Grandparents and the young Aunts and Uncles stood by in admiration — no discipline.