O’Charley’s Launches Virtual Non-Profit Restaurant

[ad_1] Nashville-based casual dining chain O’Charley’s is launching a limited-time, non-profit virtual restaurant this fall, the chain of more than 175 units announced this week. Songwriter’s Café was launched on October 4 and will run until November 21, with all sales of its burgers, chicken fillets and catfish going to the Folded Flag Foundation, which … Read more

Delta COVID-19 variant more dangerous for unvaccinated pregnant women: study

[ad_1] The Delta COVID-19 variant increases the risk of complications in unvaccinated pregnant women, according to a recent study. The study, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, analyzed the trend of severe COVID-19 disease in pregnant women as the highly transmissible delta variant became the predominant strain. From May 2020 to September … Read more

Japanese scientists discover new tick-borne disease

[ad_1] By Robert PreidtHealth Day reporter THURSDAY, October 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) – Japanese scientists have discovered another tick-borne virus that can make people sick. The Yezo virus is transmitted by tick bites and causes fever and reduced blood platelets and white blood cells. “At least seven people have been infected with this new virus … Read more

Utah Jazz: vets stay engaged even at rest

[ad_1] This article was first published under the title Jazz insiders bulletin. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox every Thursday. On Wednesday night, the Utah Jazz played their second preseason game, a road loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Almost every veteran Jazz player watched from the sideline in formal attire. Donovan Mitchell, … Read more

Maryland woman catches rare tropical bacterial disease in her aquarium

[ad_1] A Maryland woman has contracted a rare bacterial disease in her home aquarium, according to a new report. The disease, called melioidosis, is usually only seen in tropical areas outside of the United States, and when cases do appear in the United States, they almost always occur in people who have traveled to other … Read more

Snow news is good news

[ad_1] Snow from a brief downpour adorns Jobs Peak on October 8photo by Kurt hildebrand. Friday showers left snow on Jobs Peak for the first time since mid-June. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain fell over Carson Valley on Friday morning as a cold front passed through it. An inch of snow … Read more

Is Salmon Good For You?

[ad_1] You’re thrilled if it’s in your sushi roll, and it’s always at the top of your local bagel menu, but is salmon right for you? Short answer: Yes. According to Alyssa Pike, RD, head of nutrition communications, International Food Information Council, salmon are “packed” with nutrients. “Salmon is a heart-healthy fish and a source … Read more

Editor who oversaw The News editorial pages named sole finalist for Charter School Network publication

[ad_1] A key editor of the Dallas Morning News leaves the newspaper to lead a growing network of public charter schools. Brendan Miniter, editorial editor and general manager of The News’s ePaper, was chosen today as the sole finalist for Texas Superintendent of Schools Great Hearts. State law requires public school boards, including charters, to … Read more

COVID tests and positivity rate peak in 2021 in Minnesota

[ad_1] A key barometer of pandemic activity has matched a high in 2021 in Minnesota, where the positive rate of diagnostic tests has risen to 7.6% and indicates a wide spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The increase in the positivity rate is a “double concern”, with testing levels also peaking in 2021 in … Read more