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The Hill
a day ago
- Business
- The Hill
US egg prices fall for third straight month
The average price for a dozen eggs is now $3.77, another step down from March's record-high carton costs. The latest numbers mark the third straight month of declining egg prices for American consumers, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. The highest price — around $6.23 in March — has steadily dipped each month, with costs landing near $5.12 in April and $4.55 in May. Bird flu outbreaks in January and February caused the average price to skyrocket in March, according to the BLS. But with cases of tne avian flu more controlled, Easter demand quelled and egg imports increased, the cost of a dozen eggs have cooled off. Popular breakfast chains like Denny's and Waffle House recently removed their egg surcharges in response to the petering costs. In February, Waffle House instituted a 50-cent egg surcharge at all of its 1,900 locations because of the rising costs of eggs. Denny's surcharge varied by location. Waffle House ended its surcharge on June 2, while Denny's ended it May 21. NewsNation's Jordan Perkins contributed to this report.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
What are the 5 warning signs of a stroke?
(NewsNation) — If you think you might be having a stroke, you should act 'FAST,' the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests. FAST is an acronym to help identify a stroke before being able to make it to a doctor or hospital. It stands for face, arms, speech and time, alluding to common stroke symptoms. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death for Americans and a leading cause of long-term disability. Each year, approximately 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke, 610,000 of which are first-time strokes. It occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or ruptures, causing parts of the brain to become damaged or die. Onset symptoms, which are sudden, may include: Numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body Confusion, trouble speaking or difficulty understanding speech Trouble seeing in one or both eyes Difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or lack of coordination. How to prevent a stroke The CDC recommends the following 'test,' with the help of someone nearby if possible, to identify a stroke and urges patients to seek medical attention. Face: Smile to test if your face droops on one side. Arms: Raise both arms to see if one arm is drifting downward. Speech: Repeat a simple phrase to determine if speech is slurred. Timing: Stroke treatments work best within three hours of the first symptoms, so call 911 immediately if you have any of these signs. NewsNation's Jordan Perkins contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Bird flu found in rats for the first time: USDA
(NewsNation) — The latest turn in the bird flu outbreaks involves rats, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. In an update provided this week, the USDA said avian influenza had been detected in mammals including four rats from Riverside County, California during late January. More recently, a fox in North Dakota, a bobcat in the state of Washington, a cat in Oregon and a harbor seal in Massachusetts all had been infected by bird flu. The USDA warns that the H5N! viruses detected in the animals 'may cause illness, including severe disease and death in some cases.' According to a recently released report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bird flu may be spreading undetected in humans. Trump moves hamper bird flu response as egg prices spike Data posted last week in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report suggests the spread of bird flu between dairy cattle and humans has gone unchecked, including in states where cattle have not tested positive. This comes after the Trump Administration froze external communications from the agency, which interrupted the agency's weekly report. According to the latest CDC numbers, there are 70 confirmed cases in the United States and no known person-to-person spread. One person has died from aviation flu in the U.S., but the current public health risk is classified as low. NewsNation's Jordan Perkins also contributed to this report Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
