The talk show host is taking a break following complications from Graves’ disease.
Health
Measles making comeback on widening anti-vaccine movement
‘Vaccine hesitancy,’ despite evidence refuting a 1998 claim that linked the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to autism, is slowing attempts to stop children from dying from preventable diseases.
Group cancels annual firefighter ski race for charity at Shawnee Peak
The Bridgton resort says it doesn’t have enough space or resources to host the Mary’s Firemen for a Cure event, which raises money for breast cancer research.
Concept of ‘traditional masculinity’ can be harmful, American Psychological Association says
It cites 40 years of research in warning against the idea of manhood as aggressive and stoic.
New trend bubbles up: Fish pedicures
A Gaza Strip business buys into the school of thought that our feet can be fish feed.
5 convicted in nationwide meningitis outbreak that killed 76 people
The New England Compounding Center in Massachusetts was responsible for the outbreak caused by tainted steroid injections.
Beef recall expands to more than 12 million pounds
JBS Tolleson in Arizona had recalled about 7 million pounds of beef in October for fear that it was contaminated with salmonella.
FDA unveils sweeping effort to reduce vaping and smoking by minors
The agency targets e-cigarettes, flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes.
Conservatives push back on sick-leave laws
In the last three years, a dozen states have banned localities from passing paid leave requirements.
EPA appeals reinstatement of ban on pesticide
The compound, linked to disorders in children whose mothers were exposed during pregnancy, was banned by the Obama administration.