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Meta Herbal Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Magnum XXL 9800 Capsules Due to Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil | FDA : E. Hampton NY- Meta Herbal is voluntarily recalling 500 blister packs of Magnum XXL 9800 2000 mg per capsule, to the consumer level. The products have been found to be tainted with Sildenafil. Sildenafil is an ingredient known as a Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor (PDE-5) found in FDA-approved products f

Doctors Scientific Organica Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantity of Burn Boot Camp Afterburn Grass-Fed Whey Protein Bars (60 grams) Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material | FDA : Riviera Beach, FL – Doctors Scientific Organica is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Burn Boot Camp Afterburn Grass-Fed Whey Protein Bars (60 grams) Triple Chocolate Almond flavor products due to the potential presence of foreign material, including disposable hairnet, shrink wr

The conflict in Gaza: a view from Israel - The Lancet : Khamis Elessi1 writes as a physician describing the deteriorating situation in the Gaza Strip (or Gaza) and pleads to save the residents of Gaza from catastrophe. We share his concern for all the innocent people in Israel and in Gaza. Unfortunately, his Correspondence contains inaccuracies and omits information that paints a very different picture of the catastrophe and its causes.

An urgent call for the immediate release of Israeli hostages - The Lancet : The past few days have been harrowing for Israel. We are in shock at the greatest loss of civilian life since the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948.1 Civilians—Jewish, Christian, and Muslim—were massacred on a scale that is incomprehensible, in a calculated act of terror. Jewish families have been massacred in their homes, foreign agriculture workers have been slaughtered in the fields, hundreds of young people in a party were shot in the back while escaping,2 and Bedouin children have been shot dead by Hamas militia.

“Never Again” loses all its meaning—can Holocaust survivors survive again? - The Lancet : I have been a geriatrician for more than half of my nearly 74 years and a Jew all my life. In my early days practising in Canada, I felt privileged to look after veterans of the First World War. To me, these older soldiers (mostly men), who had suffered so terribly in the service of their country, were now safe. I enjoyed every minute that I looked after them: treating their lungs destroyed by poison gas, holding their gnarled and battle-scarred hands, listening to their war stories, and helping them with their post-traumatic stress disorder.

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The American Medical Association, the leading doctors' lobby, is calling out the GOP. - POLITICO : The tension between the AMA and Republicans threatens gridlock on bills affecting how doctors practice and how much they are paid.

Martin Luther King Jr. and Anne Frank: Contemporaries with a Common Legacy - Word&Way

25 of Our Most Fascinating Facts About the Human Body | Interesting Facts

Chicago Has The Worst Air Quality Of The World's Major Cities Right Now. Here's How To Protect Yourself : Canadian wildfire smoke pouring into the area means unhealthy conditions. Vulnerable people should stay inside, shut windows, and run air purifiers or central air with strong filters, if possible. Consider a mask if you go outside. Yeah, I have asthma, and it's bad today.  The air has a chemical smell.  I cannot even step on my porch without triggering an asthma attack.

Notable Sandwiches #65: The Fishcake Butty - by Talia Lavin : On haddock, hidden Jews, and the alchemy of rage

Indictment of Donald Trump: He Had It Coming - DER SPIEGEL : The indictment of Donald Trump was long overdue. In a constitutional democracy, nobody can stand above the law.

Donald Trump indicted on criminal charges in hush money payment case – live : The move to indict Trump is historic as no former president has ever been criminally charged

Galloping Grant: the day a sitting president of the US was arrested | US news | The Guardian : President Ulysses S Grant’s penchant for speeding in his horse-drawn carriage landed him in trouble with police in 1872

Trader Joe's - Your Neighborhood Grocery Store : Trader Joe's -    To Our Valued Customers: We have been alerted by our supplier of  Trader Joe’s Organic Tropical Fruit Blend  (SKU# 51191) that product with  BEST BY  dates of  04/25/24, 05/12/24, 05/23/24, 05/30/24,  and  06/07/24  may have the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. No illnesses have been reported to date, and all potentially affected product has been removed from sale and destroyed. If you purchased any Organic Tropical Fruit Blend, please do not eat it. We urge you to discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Customers with questions may contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at  (626) 599-3817  [Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific Time] or  send us an email . We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

Molly Farrell and Jie Park: Benjamin Franklin’s Guide to Arithmetic and Abortifacients on Livestream : Watch Clark University Live and On-Demand's Molly Farrell and Jie Park: Benjamin Franklin’s Guide to Arithmetic and Abortifacients on Livestream.com.

National Council of Jewish Women | Israel rally remarks from NCJW CEO Sheila Katz - National Council of Jewish Women : National Council of Jewish Women CEO Sheila Katz spoke at Sunday, March 12’s protest of Israeli Finance Minister Belazel Smotrich, including his threats to women’s rights, alongside the Progressive Israel Network and UnXeptable. We’ve shared the full transcript of her remarks below. NCJW doesn’t normally protest government officials or elected… As a Zionist, this situation is very distressing.  Because if Israel continues on its downward trajectory, we (the USA, ) cannot be its ally. That's the honest truth.  Smotrich is a shanda.  He has no Jewish values. 

GH Foods NW, LLC Recalls Ready-to-Eat Salad with Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens | Food Safety and Inspection Service : 9.2 oz. plastic clamshell packages containing “TRADER JOE’S LEMON CHICKEN & ARUGULA SALAD” with “BEST BY 03/06/23” and lot code GHNW 059-06.

Statement on 'Physical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses' review | Cochrane

Judge in Texas schedules Wednesday hearing on abortion pill mifepristone case - The Washington Post : Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk took the highly unusual steps in hopes of minimizing protests and threats in connection with the case, people familiar with the plan said. Only medical professionals should be able to have that power.  We need to change this.

Nationwide shortage of asthma medication albuterol could worsen in hospitals - ABC News : Asthma medication albuterol has been facing a shortage since the fall -- and experts say it could get worse after a major supplier closed its facilities.

Florida abortion ban could have impact beyond the state | AP News : TALLAHASSE, Fla. (AP) — Less than a year after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, an expected GOP presidential contender, signed a ban on abortions after the 15-week mark of pregnancy, he’s showing support for an even stricter ban introduced this week by state lawmakers.

Smiling Sphinx Statue Unearthed in Egypt | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine : Researchers suspect the Roman-era limestone figure may depict the emperor Claudius

Jeep Recalls 69,000 Wranglers & Gladiators Over Potential Manual Transmission Fires For The Second Time : In February 2023, Jeep had to briefly pause its shipments of Wranglers and Gladiators with manual transmission over a recurring issue that has not been completely solved since its last recall. Jeep had previously issued a recall on six-speed Wranglers ...

Mediterranean and MIND diets reduced signs of Alzheimer's in brain tissue, study finds | CNN : People who most closely followed the plant-based Mediterranean and MIND diets had fewer plaques and tangles, key signs of Alzheimer's, in their brains at autopsy, a new study says.

Meet the Jewish Members of the 118th Congress

Biden cyber strategy a 'game changer' and 'revolutionary,' industry pros say | SC Media : Many industry professionals viewed the Biden administration’s cybersecurity strategy as a positive step, but warned of the investment that will be needed to carry it out.

Pritzker, Raoul cite founding fathers in Illinois assault weapons ban defense - Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker condemns Walgreens for blocking abortion pills in states where Republicans object - Chicago Sun-Times : The decision prompted immediate condemnation from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who plans to meet with Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer about the decision Friday afternoon. The policy change was made after 20 Republican attorneys general wrote the company a letter threatening legal action.

For Ben Franklin, abortion was basic arithmetic : NPR

How Two Jewish Bible Scholars Got an Audience with the Pope - Word&Way

Texas bill would ban nearly all gender-affirming care, including for trans adults Texas is really the worst state in the Union for respecting human rights.  It's a state run by LCWT...low-class, white trash. Texas, Florida, and their ilk are ruining the USA, and I am literally going to have to find another country to immigrate to. Sadly, Israel is out, as it is being ruined by the far-right, and the Israeli Trump.  (Also, as I read in a recent opinion piece written by an Israeli Jew, it is the worst country for antisemitism.  Ironic, isn't it?  That's what happens  when you don't have the right people run the country.

Nissan recalls over 800K SUVs; key defect can cut off engine | AP News : DETROIT (AP) — Nissan is recalling more than 809,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because a key problem can cause the ignition to shut off while they're being driven. The recall covers certain Rogues from the 2014 through 2020 model years, as well as Rogue Sports from 2017 through 2022.

Food stamp "hunger cliff" looms as 32 states set to slash benefits - CBS News : Typical food-aid benefit will decline by $82 per person in March, with some recipients getting as little as $23 a month.

CDC Warns Drug-Resistant Stomach Bug Shigella Is on the Rise : The CDC is warning about the rise of extensively drug-resistant shigella, which can cause bloody diarrhea. Here’s how to lower your risk of getting sick.

– The Forward : Antisemitism may be on the rise elsewhere, but terrorism and looming civil war make Israel an especially dangerous place--for Jews.

FDA Advises Restaurants, Retailers and Consumers to Avoid Raw Oysters from Deep Bay, British Columbia, Canada Potentially Contaminated with Norovirus | FDA : The FDA is advising consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to sell, and to dispose of oysters that were harvested between January 16, 2023 and February 17, 2023, from Deep Bay subarea 14-8 in British Columbia, Canada.

2 million air fryers recalled due to fire and burn hazards - ABC News : Models of the Cosori Air Fryer were recalled Thursday, according to a release from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

More Than 300,000 Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino Drinks Recalled - The New York Times : PepsiCo voluntarily recalled the beverages after glass was found in some of the bottles, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.

Association of Post–COVID-19 Condition Symptoms and Employment Status | Neurology | JAMA Network Open | JAMA Network

COVID's aftermath: Persistent organ damage at 1 year, lung abnormalities at 2 | CIDRAP

Multi-organ impairment and long COVID: a 1-year prospective, longitudinal cohort study - Andrea Dennis, Daniel J Cuthbertson, Dan Wootton, Michael Crooks, Mark Gabbay, Nicole Eichert, Sofia Mouchti, Michele Pansini, Adriana Roca-Fernandez, Helena Thomaides-Brears, Matt Kelly, Matthew Robson, Lyth Hishmeh, Emily Attree, Melissa Heightman, Rajarshi Banerjee, Amitava Banerjee, 2023 : Objectives To determine the prevalence of organ impairment in long COVID patients at 6 and 12 months after initial symptoms and to explore links to clinical pre...

Opinion | The science has not changed. N95 masks still protect against covid. - The Washington Post

FactFind: Does a new scientific review show masks are useless at stopping disease? : The conclusions of the review are surprising, but have been twisted by anti-mask campaigners online.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Pork Sausage Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen | Food Safety and Inspection Service

Colgate-Palmolive Recalls Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria | CPSC.gov : Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products and contact Colgate-Palmolive Company for a full refund or a free replacement product. To receive a refund or replacement, consumers should take a picture of the product’s UPC and lot code and dispose of the product in its container with household trash. The consumer recall form can be found on www.fabulosorecall.com. Do not empty the product prior to disposal.

Supreme Court abortion ruling questioned by judge : The Supreme Court, with a majority opinion by Justice Samuel Alito, ruled there was no federal right to abortion, overturning its Roe v. Wade decision.

Newly released video shows Chicago cop repeatedly punching man in holding cell - Chicago Sun-Times : Activist William Calloway called for the firing of the officer and his partner in the beating of Damien Stewart in May of 2019.

Tesla car battery 'spontaneously' catches fire, requiring 6,000 gallons of water to put it out

Antisemitic Attitudes in America: Topline Findings | ADL : In our topline findings, data shows widespread belief in antisemitic conspiracy theories & tropes nearly doubled since 2019 & the highest levels in 30 years.