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In Wisconsin, Holiday Cheer Is a Raw Meat Sandwich

Some call them a treat, others, a health hazard. Raw meat sandwiches, aka tiger or cannibal sandwiches, have been a holiday delicacy in Wisconsin for a long time.

At Frito-Lay, Some Chips Have Been Down

Frito-lay has been issued a warning by the FDA for allergen and chip mix-up issues.

HHS Alters Plan for Vaccine Distribution

Distribution plans for the Covid-19 vaccine have shifted; many groups considered at-risk, once first in line to get the vaccine, now will have to wait.

Some Advice from the Online Dating-Tested

For those frustrated with online dating, a new rules of engagement plan could be in order.

In Online Dating Sea, Lots of Bait, Few Nibbles

So many unrequited likes and winks, so many disappointments, so many people using online dating sites.

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As Vaccines Near the Possible-Approval Line, New Challenges Await

With some Covid vaccines in various stages of nearing the FDA-approval line, challenges for citizens, the pharma companies, and the FDA, await.

Are You More Impulsive? Using Your Phone Tooooo Much?

Impulsive choice is driven by two factors – your self-control and the ability to imagine potential outcomes of your behavior and future consequences.

Online Pandemic Fretting Has a Public Health Upside

Public health officials, some advice: You can use social media as an effective way to reach the public. It's where much of your audience is.

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Vaccine News: Two Steps Forward, One Back

The vaccine makers, Pfizer and Moderna, say their vaccine trials have been successful. But, said the incoming Biden administration, it needs logistical information from the present administration...

Formaldehyde Still Lurks in Some Hair Products; But Why?

It's been years since the presence of formaldehyde was found in hair-straightening treatments. This is a known carcinogen; so why is it still in there?