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Car site Edmunds tests a $25K Chinese hybrid SUV — and issues warning to US automakers: ‘Technology is terrific’

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Car site Edmunds tests a K Chinese hybrid SUV — and issues warning to US automakers: ‘Technology is terrific’

Popular car-shopping website Edmunds put a Chinese vehicle through a series of rigorous tests for the first time, and Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver came away with a notable impression: US automakers have good reason for concern. While Chinese cars are effectively banned in the US, Edmunds wanted to test one because of growing US consumer interest in the affordable, feature-packed … Read more

The subtle warning signs of a ‘mini stroke’ — and who’s most at risk

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The subtle warning signs of a ‘mini stroke’ — and who’s most at risk

It’s known as a “mini” stroke — but a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is no small thing. Though it typically lasts only a few minutes, this temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain can be an early sign that a full-blown, potentially disabling stroke is on the horizon. “A TIA can be a blessing … Read more

Travel warning for 16 countries with higher risk of a disease that can cause brain bleeds, bloody vomit

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Travel warning for 16 countries with higher risk of a disease that can cause brain bleeds, bloody vomit

Spring breakers and summer vacationers, pack some extra bug spray. The CDC updated warnings for travelers this week, following outbreaks of a mosquito-borne disease that can cause excessive brain bleeding and vomiting. After detecting a higher-than-expected number of cases, a level 1 global travel advisory was issued by the agency. The CDC updated a travel … Read more

FDA issues urgent warning about weight loss supplements that contain a potentially deadly toxin

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FDA issues urgent warning about weight loss supplements that contain a potentially deadly toxin

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its warning about weight loss supplements that contain a toxin that can trigger neurologic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular problems and even death. The agency determined that an additional product labeled as tejocote (Crataegus mexicana) root or Brazil seed has yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) instead of the ingredients on its … Read more

OBGYN shares dire warning against this common feminine product

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OBGYN shares dire warning against this common feminine product

Don’t get your panty liners in a twist. One OB-GYN is in a cramp about the overuse of panty liners when one of her patients mentioned wearing the sanitary pad every day. Calling it “panty liner abuse”, the doc took to social media to explain why this is a big no-no when it comes to … Read more

70-year-old man’s life is saved thanks to a warning from his mattress

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70-year-old man’s life is saved thanks to a warning from his mattress

Your strangest bedfellow might be the mattress itself. There have been numerous stories about smart tech like Oura rings alerting wearers to health troubles — including several who said it detected early signs of cancer. But one 70-year-old man was alerted to his own serious heart issue thanks to a warning message from his smart … Read more

US issues urgent safety warning after deadly crashes involving faulty air bags made in China

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US issues urgent safety warning after deadly crashes involving faulty air bags made in China

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday issued an urgent warning to American used car buyers, owners and repair shops after two more drivers were killed in crashes in December by dangerous Chinese replacement air bag inflators that are likely illegally imported. The agency said it was aware of 10 crashes resulting in death … Read more

Cracker Barrel abandons beloved New Year’s dish without giving any kind of warning

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Cracker Barrel abandons beloved New Year’s dish without giving any kind of warning

For generations across the South, black-eyed peas have traditionally been served on New Year’s Day. The dish is associated with a “mystical and mythical power to bring good luck” in the year ahead, according to writer John Egerton in his book “Southern Food: At Home, On the Road, In History.” For years, Cracker Barrel served as a reliable … Read more

Doctors call for cigarette-style warning label on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic due to this ‘very dangerous’ risk

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Doctors call for cigarette-style warning label on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic due to this ‘very dangerous’ risk

There’s trouble brewing beneath the GLP-1 buzz. As Americans embrace blockbuster weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy in record numbers, providers are warning of a troubling ripple effect: patients sliding back into restrictive eating disorders — and others developing them for the first time. “I think there should be a button that you have to … Read more

Exclusive | I went through the wringer to get menopause drugs — what we need now that the FDA’s changing the ‘black box’ warning

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Exclusive | I went through the wringer to get menopause drugs — what we need now that the FDA’s changing the ‘black box’ warning

Stephanie Pastor and her family were trudging up a hill at Rockefeller State Park last fall when her young son let out an exasperated sigh. “I’m having a hot flash,” PJ, then six, announced, sending his parents into a fit of laughter. But as their amusement faded, Pastor, now 48, was struck with a realization: … Read more

Disney CFO has grim warning about having ESPN for football this weekend

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Disney CFO has grim warning about having ESPN for football this weekend

A deal between Disney and YouTube TV may not be close after all.  Disney CFO Hugh Johnston joined CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Thursday after the company’s earnings report and indicated that the standoff could go a bit longer than sports fans are hoping, setting up a potential third straight weekend without sports on ABC or … Read more

FDA to finally change ‘scary’ and ‘outdated’ black box warning for menopause treatment

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FDA to finally change ‘scary’ and ‘outdated’ black box warning for menopause treatment

The lengthy “black box” warning on menopause treatments is finally undergoing some changes. Research published in 2002 had shown that menopause hormone therapy carried a risk of cancer and other serious conditions — which had naturally scared off many patients from taking it, as well as doctors from even describing it. But new research in … Read more

The blunt warning Kate Hudson’s icon parents Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn gave her on surviving Hollywood fame

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The blunt warning Kate Hudson’s icon parents Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn gave her on surviving Hollywood fame

Kate Hudson is getting candid about life in the Hollywood spotlight — and the tough-love advice her famous parents, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, gave her to survive it. The Oscar-nominated actress opened up to Variety about navigating fame, balancing motherhood, and growing older in an industry that often values youth above all else. Hudson, 46, said she … Read more

President Bush’s stern warning to his daughters when wife went through menopause — as Jenna reveals her own early symptoms

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President Bush’s stern warning to his daughters when wife went through menopause — as Jenna reveals her own early symptoms

It was a festive Christmas Eve dinner at the Bush family home when the evening took an unexpected turn. A teenage Jenna Bush Hager and her twin sister, Barbara, had mouthed off to their mother — bringing the famously composed former first lady Laura Bush to tears.  “My dad was like, ‘You a—holes!’” Jenna recalled … Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘raw cream’ habit for coffee sparks major health warning

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘raw cream’ habit for coffee sparks major health warning

When Gwyneth Paltrow sits down for her morning coffee, the 53-year-old actress likes to drink it topped with “raw cream,” she told British Vogue in a new interview that provided a peek inside her breakfast habits. But while the Goop founder’s preference for unpasteurized dairy might spark some curiosity, nutrition experts caution against the choice.  “Raw milk … Read more

Rapper Gucci Mane reveals schizophrenia diagnosis — and the warning signs his wife noticed

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Rapper Gucci Mane reveals schizophrenia diagnosis — and the warning signs his wife noticed

Gucci Mane has his wife to thank for keeping him on the straight and narrow. The “Wake Up in the Sky” rapper, 45, revealed that he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in his new memoir, “Episodes,” which was released Oct. 14. Gucci Mane revealed he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in … Read more

Selma Blair exposes how doctors missed her MS for decades despite clear warning signs

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Selma Blair exposes how doctors missed her MS for decades despite clear warning signs

For years, Selma Blair battled unexplained pain and crippling fatigue while doctors dismissed her symptoms. Blair revealed that despite experiencing symptoms since childhood, her multiple sclerosis (MS) wasn’t diagnosed until she was in her 40s. “I was diagnosed with relapsing [remitting] MS in 2018. It turned out I probably had juvenile MS as my first optical neuritis … Read more

Dire warning issued for Amazon shoppers ahead of Black Friday

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Dire warning issued for Amazon shoppers ahead of Black Friday

Don’t buy that. The holiday shopping season is right around the corner — and to get the most bang for your buck, especially during Black Friday, you might want hold off on making any purchases during the month of October. One skeptic shopper is advising people not to “buy anything from Amazon in October.” Alledgedly, … Read more

Outbreak of viral deer-killing disease prompts alarm, warning to meat eaters

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Outbreak of viral deer-killing disease prompts alarm, warning to meat eaters

Oh, deer. An outbreak of the viral epizootic hemorrhagic disease is killing white-tailed deer in numerous Eastern states, sparking a warning to hunters about the potential dangers of eating infected venison. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has released a statement urging calm after almost 100 cases were clocked across the state in recent weeks. “Humans … Read more

USDA issues health warning for Walmart heat-and-eat pasta meals over link to deadly listeria outbreak

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USDA issues health warning for Walmart heat-and-eat pasta meals over link to deadly listeria outbreak

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on Thursday issued a public health alert over precooked linguine and meatballs sold at Walmart that may be contaminated with listeria.  The product is a 2-ounce clear plastic tray package labeled “Marketside linguine with beef meatballs and marinara sauce” with “best if used by” dates … Read more