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How long have humans used plants as drugs? A Moroccan cave holds clues

4 mn readThe earliest evidence for the use of plants as drugs—possibly for medication or a pick-me-up—may have been found amid human remains in a 15,000-year-old cave burial in North Africa. According to a study published this month in Scientific Reports, researchers discovered berry-like seed cones from the shrub genus Ephedra in an ancient burial pit at […]

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Wolverine Packing Co. Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

2 mn readWolverine Packing Co., a Detroit, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 167,277 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The fresh products have a “use by” date of 11/14/2024 and the frozen products are labeled with production date 10 […]

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PetSmart Spreads Holiday Cheer with 2024 Merry & Bright Collection

2 mn readPetSmart unveiled its 2024 Merry & Bright collection with everything pet parents need to include their pets in holiday festivities, and all at an incredible value. Whether filling pet stockings with toys for playtime, dressing them for mistletoe moments, or finding the ideal gift for a special pet parent, PetSmart is the one-stop destination for creating holiday […]

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McDonald’s releases Grinch Happy Meal – and US fans can’t wait to get hands on cute plushies

2 mn readThe McDonald’s Grinch Happy Meal was launched in the UK on November 20 and will run until December 31, or until supplies run out. The holiday meals come with “one of eight Grinch and friends toys, featuring adorable plush Christmas decorations and Grinch family card games or the exclusive ‘Twelve Days of Grinchmas’ tale,” per […]

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Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market comes to Iowa Events Center this weekend

< 1 mn readThe Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market begins Friday at the Iowa Events Center. Throughout the three-day market, more than 10,000 people are expected to attend. Elizabeth Weyers, the Manager of the Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market, said that the market is a great way to support local businesses and vendors. “We end our regular season in October […]

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The 10 Foods Most Linked to Recalls and Disease Outbreaks

5 mn readIt may feel like food recalls are impacting every aisle in the grocery store these days, but as it turns out, there are a handful of foods—think bagged salad and fresh produce—that are recalled more frequently than others. These recalls, often triggered by the presence of salmonella, listeria, E. coli, or other bacteria or viruses […]

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