Travelers to the 2010 FIFA World Cup should take special precautions to avoid disease transmission during the largest mass gathering for a single sport. According to a new study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, visitors traveling to South Africa will need to worry less about ‘exotic’ [...]
More than 23 people fell ill after consuming alfalfa sprouts possibly contaminated with salmonella, witch triggered a nationwide recall of the alfalfa sprouts. According to the Department of Human Services in Oregon, a child is very sick in Oregon. The outbreak included the states of Oregon, Idaho, California, Nevada, Arizona Colorado, New Mexico, Illinois, Missouri [...]
The second generation 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist Palonosetron, already approved as an Intravenous Solution Formulation in more than 60 countries worldwide including US, EU and Japan, obtains the European Marketing Authorization for 0.5 mg Oral Capsules. Palonosetron 0.5 mg soft gelatine capsule oral formulation has been approved by the EMA (European Medicine Agency) for the prevention [...]
As the Gulf Coast prepares for the environmental impact of a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Gulf region poison centers stand ready to answer questions about health concerns related to the spill. Beyond the risk of contamination to seafood, poison centers are prepared to deal with calls related to fumes from the [...]
The percentage of obese girls in the United States increased more than twice as much as the percentage of obese boys from 2003 to 2007, according to a study by researchers at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The study, “Changes in State-Specific Childhood Obesity and Overweight Prevalence in the United States from 2003 [...]
FDA has received notification from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that 10 cases of infection with Salmonella serotype Paratyphi B var. L (+) tartrate+ (formerly serotype Java) have been reported in Hawaii, with a potential link to raw ahi (yellowfin tuna). Most of the people in Hawaii who became infected reported having eaten [...]
New research finds milk supplies HALF of all Vitamin D in the American Diet. Experts agree: America needs more vitamin D. It’s one more reason to grab another glass of milk, according to new research presented at the Experimental Biology conference in Anaheim, California. Milk is the primary source of vitamin D in the American [...]
American patients have seen an average of 18.7 different doctors during their lives, according to a survey conducted by GfK Roper for Practice Fusion, the free, web-based Electronic Health Record (EHR) company. For patients over 65 years of age, the average increases to 28.4 individual doctors, including primary care, specialists, hospital and urgent care providers. [...]
Topping that bowl of cereal with raspberries instead of strawberries, or sauteing kale instead of spinach for dinner can boost phytonutrient intake, which may help decrease risk for certain chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. A study, supported by the Nutrilite Health Institute and presented at the Experimental Biology Meeting, April 25, in [...]
New evidence shows immunization against “swine flu” in 1976 might provide individuals with some protection against the 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus, according to new research from St. Jude investigators. Researchers found that individuals who reported receiving the 1976 vaccine mounted an enhanced immune response against both the 2009 pandemic H1N1 virus and a different [...]