RELATED: Walmart Is Closing Stores in April for This One Reason. During the pandemic, many stores offered at-risk shoppers and frontline workers the ability to shop exclusively during designated hours. With the store to themselves, often toward the start of the day, these shoppers were able to browse safely by lowering potential COVID exposure. Costco was one of the establishments that took extra precautions, but the company just announced that as of April 18, it will no longer be offering these designated hours for members aged 60 or older, healthcare workers (including pharmacists and hospital employees), or first responders (police officers, EMTs, and firefighters)....

If any guests are caught without a mask on in those mid-ride photos, which are among the most popular keepsakes after a trip to an amusement park, then that photo will not be available for purchase. “The public relations director at Walt Disney World confirmed with CNN that the company has an existing policy of suppressing photos if someone is doing something unsafe on the ride,” the outlet reports. “Not wearing a mask would be consistent with that policy....

Also known as tiger meat, according to Milwaukee Magazine, the cannibal sandwich tradition is believed to date back to the 19th century when it was imported by German and Polish immigrants (it’s a close cousin of steak tartare, which is still popular in mainland Europe and especially France). But over the weekend, the Wisconsin DHS reminded residents that “eating raw meat is NEVER recommended because of the bacteria it can contain....

RELATED: If You Bought This at Aldi, Throw It Out Immediately, FDA Says. On Oct. 1, the FDA released a statement saying the U.S. Marshals Service conducted a mass seizure of products at Lyden Spice Corporation in Miami, Florida. They took 25,000 boxes and bags of bulk ready-to-eat FDA-regulated spices and food additive products the company sells, including MSG, crushed red chili, and sesame seeds. According to a statement from the FDA, it came to the agency’s attention that Lyden Spice’s products were being made “under insanitary conditions....

During a Feb. 11 interview with Savannah Guthrie on Today, Fauci discussed life after the vaccine. When it comes to those who have already been vaccinated, like older individuals, Guthrie asked Fauci if they could “go back to their normal lives,” like going to see their kids and their grandkids. “In essence, ultimately yes. The thing you would like to see, Savannah, is if you have two parties vaccinated,” Fauci said....

RELATED: Dr. Fauci Just Gave This Essential Update on the Next COVID Variants. During a Nov. 10 press briefing with the White House COVID Response Team and public health officials, Fauci discussed what concerns there are for COVID variants in the U.S. as the country heads into the winter. According to the infectious disease expert, the Delta variant “still overwhelmingly dominates” the country. “Right now, our problem is the Delta variant, without a doubt,” Fauci said during the briefing....

During her candid interview with Fauci for the magazine, CBS Evening News anchor Norah O’Donnell flatly asked the NIAID director: “How can we do better?” Fauci explained that first, we need to “learn the lesson” of what has led to recent surges in COVID-19 that has hit many states across the nation. He then encouraged states to “pause in the opening and maybe even take a step back in our phases....

While making the rounds on the major Sunday morning news shows on Apr. 18, Fauci was asked when it would become clear that the public would need booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine. During his interview with CBS’ Face the Nation, he explained that there were two major indicators of when another dose would be required. “If you get a level of immunity, which is measured generally by antibodies—it’s a correlate of immunity—[and] when that level starts to fade down to a certain critical level, then it’s a good indication you’ll need a boost,” he said, describing the body’s immune response to the first doses of shots....

READ THIS NEXT: If You Feel This in Your Throat, Get Checked for Cancer. When a doctor diagnoses cancer, its type is determined by where the cancer originated. For instance, if cancer begins in the breast and spreads to the liver prior to diagnosis, the patient will be diagnosed with breast cancer—not liver cancer. This is in part because cancer cells have unique features based on the tissue in which they originate....

READ THIS NEXT: 4 Supplements That Actually Keep You From Getting Sick. Instead of waiting for illness to strike, you can take control of your health by reducing your risk of chronic disease. How? By adopting healthy lifestyle habits. The experts at Healthline recommend several ways to strengthen your immune system naturally, including getting enough sleep, eating a predominantly plant-based diet, exercising regularly, limiting added sugars, and consuming fermented foods that contain probiotics....

Sudeikis’ Apple+ show Ted Lasso cleaned up at the virtual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night, winning Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Hannah Waddingham), Best Actor in a Comedy Series (Sudeikis), and Best Comedy Series. In his speech for the series award, Sudeikis, who is the show’s co-creator in addition to being its star, thanked his ex for being the reason he started to develop Ted Lasso in the first place....

RELATED: If You Have Any of These Deodorants, Stop Using Them Immediately, FDA Says. On Feb. 18, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Family Dollar had ordered a voluntary recall of several types of products sold in its stores. The affected items are all human foods, including dietary supplements such as vitamin, herbal, and mineral supplements; all animal foods such as kibble, pet treats, and wild bird seed; all cosmetics such as skincare products, baby oils, lipsticks, shampoos, and baby wipes; all medical devices such as feminine hygiene products, surgical masks, contact lens cleaning solutions, bandages, and nasal care products; and all drugs such as pain medications, eye drops, dental products, antacids, and other over-the-counter medicines for both adults and children....

The Southern and Southwestern states that have already been hit by a resurgence of cases—Florida, Texas, Arizona, and Southern California—had an increase in positive coronavirus test rates, Fauci explained during an interview with MSNBC on July 29. “That’s a surefire indication that you are in a process where you’re heading towards a resurgence,” Fauci said. “We’re starting to see that in some of the states now—Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, and other of those states....

According to a warning from the FDA released on March 25, the nasal decongestant propylhexedrine can cause major heart and mental health problems in anyone who misuses or abuses the drug. The agency warns that side effects include fast or abnormal heart rhythm, high blood pressure, and paranoia, potentially leading to hospitalization, permanent disability, or potentially death in serious cases. Meanwhile, Steven Pray, PhD, previously explained in a U.S. Pharmacy publication that a majority of topical nasal decongestants, such as oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, and naphazoline, carry a caution “against use by patients with heart disease and high blood pressure....

READ THIS NEXT: USPS Is Getting Rid of This, Postmaster General Says. FedEx has been been adjusting its services since the beginning of 2022. Back in January, the company increased shipping rates by an average of 5.9 percent. Then the very next month, FedEx suspended its domestic express freight services because of a staffing shortage amid the Omicron variant. And in April, the shipping company raised its fuel surcharges, as gas prices were hitting all-time-highs....

Its first acquisition is a 292-foot-long shipping vessel that will, the company says, become the world’s first “marine spaceport” for human spaceflight. From those ports, Space Perspective plans to launch Space Neptune, a luxury passenger capsule that will be lofted into space by a balloon that’s the size of a football stadium. Read on find out what the flight experience will be like, when flights are slated to start, and how much they’ll cost....

1 How the Victim Was Discovered The man was identified as 37-year-old Sean Alexander Nagel form Stuart, Florida. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, he was discovered around 9 a.m. Sunday when a woman who was searching the beach for turtle nesting sites saw a pair of legs sticking out from the sand and called for help.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Nagel “died hours earlier from asphyxia as a result of being trapped in the sand,” Sheriff William Snyder told WPTV....

1 Foiled By Dozens of Police According to the sheriff’s office, the “Shop With a Cop” event meant that nearly 40 deputies were inside the store, along with a forensics team, a community service team, and the sheriff himself. Authorities identified the suspect as Brad and posted photos of the man in handcuffs along with the items he attempted to steal. 2 Suspect Roasted on Facebook The Osceola Sheriff’s Office wrote on Facebook: “Seriously we just can’t make this up....

“We need to accept the fact that we’re in the second wave right now,” Gottlieb said in a Face the Nation interview with CBS News’ Margaret Brennan on Sunday, July 5. The doctor, who worked under the Trump administration from 2017 until last spring, said two months ago, 10 states had expanding epidemics. Now, he says, the same can be said about 40 states. And worse yet, he added, “It’s not a clear line of sight on how we’re going to get this under control....

However, a recent study revealed that the specific types of social interactions we have can make a difference to our brain health—and that one aspect of them in particular is crucial for maintaining our cognitive health. Read on to find out what your friends might be doing that could increase your chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. READ THIS NEXT: If Your Handwriting Looks Like This, You Could Have Early-Onset Alzheimer’s....