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A Thanksgiving turkey is often accompanied by things such as vegetables, pie, cranberry sauce, and gravy. How can you make sure that it isn't accompanied by Salmonella? (Photo: Getty Images) Quick quiz: which of the following 8 active Salmonella outbreaks listed on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website do you think will…

A Thanksgiving turkey is often accompanied by things such as vegetables, pie, cranberry sauce, and gravy. How can you make sure that it isn't accompanied by Salmonella? (Photo: Getty Images) Quick quiz: which of the following 8 active Salmonella outbreaks listed on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website do you think will…

"Medicare for All" sound like a simple idea: Everyone in the US would receive comprehensive healthcare coverage from the government. But the reality of implementing that idea, which has become a major focus of debate among the contenders to be the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, is far more complex. It would represent the biggest reshaping…

Studies have found that those with obesity may be more likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19 and be ... [+] placed on a ventilator. (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images) Getty Images For years, experts have been warning our society about not doing enough to prepare for an infectious disease pandemic. This year with the COVID-19…

This story is part of Choosing Earth, a series that chronicles the impact of climate change and explores what's being done about the problem. Blackouts happen. They can be a minor inconvenience, a serious health concern or something in between, but most people would rather avoid them, especially if they're unprepared. The rise in rooftop…

An investigation into broadband providers and their use of data caps has been proposed by Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, the agency said in a press release Thursday. The FCC is asking the public to come forward with their accounts of how data caps have affected them, via a consumer complaint form. "By sharing their data cap…

Extreme heat can slow cognition and increase anxiety, research finds. AleksandarGeorgiev/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption AleksandarGeorgiev/Getty Images Extreme heat can slow cognition and increase anxiety, research finds. AleksandarGeorgiev/Getty Images If you're feeling a bit brain-fogged these days, you might not be wrong to blame it on the heat. Several summers back, researchers in Boston…

While 2023's 8.7% COLA increase provided financial help to Social Security beneficiaries, the inflation adjustment could make filing taxes a bit more difficult this year. This is because bigger monthly checks could mean higher taxes for you.Keep in mind that if your only source of income comes from your Social Security benefits, you likely don't…

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories Even scientists who have tracked the avian influenza for years are confused by its recent spread in dairy…