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Cookware Could Pose Lead Hazard, FDA Says: What To Know Cookware Could Pose Lead Hazard, FDA Says: What To Know
Cookware Could Pose Lead Hazard, FDA Says: What To Know Federal regulators are urging consumers to stop using certain cookware after tests revealed the products may leach dangerous levels of lead into food. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that some imported aluminum, brass, and aluminum-alloy cookware sold in the US has been found to release lead during cooking. This poses a potential health hazard. The agency said the problem involves products made from alloys known as Hindalium/Hindolium or Indalium/Indolium. Among the flagged products is a line of pots labeled “Kadai/Karahi Tiger White,” sold at Mannan Supermarket in Jamaica…
Microwave Mistakes: Here Are Some Foods Better Reheated Another Way Microwave Mistakes: Here Are Some Foods Better Reheated Another Way
Microwave Mistakes: Here Are Some Foods Better Reheated Another Way The microwave is a weeknight lifesaver: fast, easy, and always within reach. But when it comes to reheating certain foods, it can also be a recipe for trouble. Experts say microwaves heat unevenly, which means bacteria can survive even after reheating. In some cases, the high heat can trigger chemical changes that make food potentially dangerous.  Reader’s Digest put together a list of 10 foods you should skip microwaving — and some might surprise you. Five of them include: Hard-boiled eggs: Steam buildup can cause them to explode after heating. Chicken: Uneven heating can leave beh…
‘Unhealthy Air’ Across Tri-State As Wildfire Smoke Pushes Pollution Levels Into Danger Zone ‘Unhealthy Air’ Across Tri-State As Wildfire Smoke Pushes Pollution Levels Into Danger Zone
‘Unhealthy Air’ Across Tri-State As Wildfire Smoke Pushes Pollution Levels Into Danger Zone Officials are urging residents to take precautions as wildfire smoke and extreme heat bring poor air quality and health risks to much of the tri-state region. The area is under multiple air quality and heat advisories through Wednesday, July 30. Air Quality Alerts in Effect On Sunday, July 27, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued Code Orange air quality alerts due to elevated levels of fine particulate pollution. These conditions can be especially harmful to people with heart or lung conditions, young ch…
Post Office Closes Suddenly In Bronxville After Possible Mold Concerns: Latimer Demands Answers Post Office Closes Suddenly In Bronxville After Possible Mold Concerns: Latimer Demands Answers
Post Office Closes Suddenly In Bronxville After Possible Mold Concerns: Latimer Demands Answers Rep. George Latimer is demanding answers from the US Postal Service following the sudden closure of a Westchester County post office and reports of hazardous conditions for both workers and customers. In a letter sent Tuesday, July 22, to Postmaster General David Steiner, Latimer said his office began receiving complaints from residents on Thursday, July 17 after the Bronxville Post Office closed without explanation. USPS has yet to provide a reopening date. "Some of my constituents have been unable to receive important parcels, including medications, posing an immediate and unacceptable ri…
Virginia’s New Styrofoam Ban Starts Tuesday—Here’s What To Know Virginia’s New Styrofoam Ban Starts Tuesday—Here’s What To Know
Virginia’s New Styrofoam Ban Starts Tuesday—Here’s What To Know A statewide crackdown on foam takeout containers is about to hit Virginia’s biggest food vendors—and there’s no dodging the deadline. Starting Tuesday, July 1, food vendors with 20 or more locations in Virginia must stop using expanded polystyrene (EPS) containers, the result of legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly in 2021.  Commonly known as Styrofoam, EPS is now being phased out to curb litter, reduce health risks, and push businesses toward more eco-friendly alternatives. The ban applies to any food service business, including restaurants, grocery stores, food trucks…
Summer Sun Safety Summer Sun Safety
Summer Sun Safety Summer is here, and it’s time to head to the beach, gear up for sports, and enjoy the outdoors! At this time of year, it’s more important than ever to remember to keep these sun safety tips in mind. Asma Khan, MD, Medical Director of Urgent Care, Sun River Health Sun River Health Care for Your Skin Overexposure to the sun can result in health complications, including skin cancer. Remember these sun safety tips as you and your family spend time outside this summer: Take extra precaution between 10am and 4pm, when the sun is at its strongest Apply sunscreen liberally and evenly…
Clone-Creating Tick Invades Connecticut: Public Health Officials Sound Alarm Clone-Creating Tick Invades Connecticut: Public Health Officials Sound Alarm
Clone-Creating Tick Invades Connecticut: Public Health Officials Sound Alarm Connecticut researchers have confirmed the presence of a fast-spreading invasive tick that could pose serious health risks to people and pets across the state. The longhorned tick, originally from eastern Asia, was recently detected during local field studies by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in partnership with the USDA. This marks another step in the tick's rapid expansion through the eastern United States. Since first being found in America in 2017, the longhorned tick has spread to at least 21 states.  “The tick will be a nuisance, and it is spreading,” Kevin Lahm…
Mount Kisco Discusses E-Cigarette Culture Mount Kisco Discusses E-Cigarette Culture
Mount Kisco Discusses E-Cigarette Culture MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Samantha Ortiz­Herard from The Mid­Hudson Prevention Resource Center will discuss vape culture at the Mount Kisco Partners in Prevention's monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 11.  “Vaping and the use of e-­cigarettes is an evolving area of concern for parents, health care professionals and those on the front lines of fighting drug and alcohol addiction and abuse," said Nan Miller, coordinator, Mount Kisco Partners in Prevention. "Mount Kisco Partners in Prevention is pleased to be at the forefront of bringing our community the very latest information availab…
QUADRUPLETS? Massachusetts Mom Gives 1-in-10 Million Birth To 2 Sets Of Identical Twins QUADRUPLETS? Massachusetts Mom Gives 1-in-10 Million Birth To 2 Sets Of Identical Twins
Quadruplets? Massachusetts Mom Gives 1-in-10 Million Birth To 2 Sets Of Identical Twins A Massachusetts woman recently gave birth to two sets of identical twins, a 1-in-10-million phenomenon.  Ashley Ness, age 35, of Taunton, is recovering after doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital delivered the four babies via C-section just before 4 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, she told PEOPLE.  While she wasn't due until October, doctors decided to move forward with the delivery 12 weeks early for Ness' and the babies' safety.  Dr. Ahmet Baschat, director of the Center for Fetal Therapy and professor at John Hopkins medical school, told PEOPLE he's been an OBGYN for …
(UPDATE) Missing Loudoun County Man Found Safe: Police (UPDATE) Missing Loudoun County Man Found Safe: Police
(Update) Missing Loudoun County Man Found Safe: Police Loudoun County deputies found Chris Martin Monday night, June 27. He is safe.  Deputies had sent out info on his disappearance to local media earlier in the day in the hopes someone would spot the 33-year-old. He walked away from his Purcellville home, and officials were concerned for his safety because he has physical or health needs that put him at high risk for harm.  It's unclear why he left or where he was going. 
This 10-Second Test May Predict How Long You'll Live, Brand-New Study Says This 10-Second Test May Predict How Long You'll Live, Brand-New Study Says
This 10-Second Test May Predict How Long You'll Live, Brand-New Study Says Maybe flamingos have the right idea.  After all, experts say the birds are more stable for long periods of time on one leg than they are on two. Now, a new study indicates the ability to stand on one leg may also prove to be positive for humans. Those participating in the research who were unable to stand on one foot for 10 seconds or more were twice as likely to die in the next 10 years, according to findings published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine earlier this week. "Balance quickly diminishes after the mid-50s, increasing the risk for falls and other adverse health out…
Why The Flu Shot Is Important This Year Why The Flu Shot Is Important This Year
Why The Flu Shot Is Important This Year This year, it is more important than ever to get the flu shot. With the chance of an increase in COVID-19 cases as the weather gets colder, it is important to protect your health as much as possible by getting the flu shot. Having the flu and COVID-19 at the same time may increase your chance of risks of complications from the virus. So, if you haven’t had your flu shot yet this year, make an appointment today! Why get the flu shot? The seasonal flu vaccine (flu shot) is the best way to help protect against the flu. Every flu season is different, and the flu can affect different people in…
Trumbull Man Sentenced For Illegally Removing Asbestos Trumbull Man Sentenced For Illegally Removing Asbestos
Trumbull Man Sentenced For Illegally Removing Asbestos A property owner who illegally removed asbestos from a Connecticut will avoid prison time after being sentenced in New Haven federal court. Aleks Rakaj, 46, of Trumbull, was sentenced to a term of one-year probation and fined $9,500 after pleading guilty in May to one count of illegal asbestos removal in violation of the Clean Air Act. Rakaj and his two cousins purchased a commercial property at 206-220 Wallace St. in New Haven, U.S. Attorney John Durham said. Before purchasing the property, the trio was informed that the property contained asbestos. Shortly after purchasing the property, …
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Politics Around CT: Haskell Town Hall, Pelosi Stumps In Capitol, LGBTQ Legislation Passes Politics Around CT: Haskell Town Hall, Pelosi Stumps In Capitol, LGBTQ Legislation Passes
Politics Around CT: Haskell Town Hall, Pelosi Stumps In Capitol, LGBTQ Legislation Passes Will Haskell, the youngest-ever Senator elected to the Statehouse, is holding a Town Hall meeting on Monday, June 17, at the Wilton Library.  Haskell announced that his "community conversation" will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road in Wilton. The meeting happens to be 11 days before Haskell's 23rd birthday. The Westport Democrat, who represents the 26th District, announced his candidacy during his senior year of college at Georgetown. He ran on a platform of restoring tolls to highways, paid family leave and tougher gun control laws.  Toll…
Deck The Halls With Care: WMC Explains How To Holiday Responsibly Deck The Halls With Care: WMC Explains How To Holiday Responsibly
Deck The Halls With Care: WMC Explains How To Holiday Responsibly “Excess alcohol consumption is the third-leading preventable cause of death in this country, causing 85,000 deaths a year,” said Dr. Gail Bailey-Wallace, medical director of the Kyle Goldberg Turning Point Program at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. “To avoid driving home drunk, pace yourself at parties: sip as opposed to guzzling and pair your alcohol with high-protein food, like cheese, to slow absorption.” Bailey-Wallace recommends no more than one to two drinks during the night, pointing out that 12 fluid ounces of beer, 5 fluid ounc…
Juul Is Not Cool: Experts Battle The Cool Factor Of E-Cigarette Popular With Teens Juul Is Not Cool: Experts Battle The Cool Factor Of E-Cigarette Popular With Teens
Juul Is Not Cool: Experts Battle The Cool Factor Of E-Cigarette Popular With Teens Juul, a type of e-cigarette, holds appeal for teens thanks to fruity flavors and hip marketing. But Juul is far from harmless. One .7 mL Juul pod, which contains about 200 “puffs” of vapor, has the same amount of nicotine as one pack of cigarettes. Juul’s popularity is also linked to the fact that users can “ghost” its vapor — it doesn’t create a telltale cloud like other e-cigarettes. Ghosting allows vaping in the classroom because teachers can’t see it. And since e-cigs are disguised to look like pens, USB drives or asthma inhalers, they’re easy to hide in plain sight at home, school – you…
Hot Stuff: Poor Air Quality Sunday, Real-Feel Temp Around 100 Monday Hot Stuff: Poor Air Quality Sunday, Real-Feel Temp Around 100 Monday
Hot Stuff: Poor Air Quality Sunday, Real-Feel Temp Around 100 Monday One Early Dismissal Announced As Schools Prepare For Monday's Extreme Heat The week has started with the hottest weather of the year. The heat index -- a combination of the actual temperature and humidity -- will be in the mid-90s on Father's Day and around the 100-degree mark on Monday when record-breaking temps are possible. School districts in the area are planning ahead, and one has already announced an early dismissal for Monday. For more on that, click here. Air Quality Alerts are in effect Sunday around the region. Consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the…