How to protect yourself from foodborne illnesses In 2018, there were food recalls for everything from eggs to ham to romaine lettuce. Learn about the risks of food poisoning and how to protect yourself. Dwight Adams, Indianapolis Star When grocery shopping, be careful which eggs you pick up. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Why food recalls are increasing E. coli bacteria, metal and even a dead bat have been found in recalled foods. The number of food recalls is actually increasing. But that could actually be a good sign. Here’s why. USA TODAY According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the recalled eggs are linked […]
A person in Missouri has been diagnosed with bird flu despite never having had contact with animals, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday. Although the adult, who was hospitalized on August 22, has recovered, the case adds to growing national fears about the virus as the patient is the first in the […]
Mpox is declared a global health emergency by the WHO The viral disease Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has infected numerous people in Africa. Cases have also been identified in Europe. Fox – 4 News Mpox, a highly contagious viral disease known for causing severe rashes and pustules, has been detected in an Iowa prison. […]
The Standard Times | USA TODAY NETWORK NEW BEDFORD – Health officials said EEE was found in a mosquito that primarily bites birds in the New Bedford Business Park area on Monday. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health notified regional health authorities of the discovery of Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE) on August 26, according to […]
The National Laboratory of the International Space Station (ISS) is working with NASA on a call for space-based research into some of the most serious diseases of our time – such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative diseases. The ISS National Lab Research Announcement (NLRA) 2024-09: Igniting Innovation: Science in Space to Cure Disease on […]
This week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the way for the first over-the-counter home test to detect syphilis antibodies in human blood. Test kits to detect syphilis have been available for several years, but none of the tests on the market have received FDA “marketing approval.” The new test kits come from the […]
Reasons for high E. coli levels in Lake Erie waters near Presque Isle Jeanette Schnars, executive director of the Regional Science Consortium, explains how high E. coli levels can occur in Presque Isle State Park. Due to high E. coli levels, the swimming season at Beach 11 of Presque Isle State Park was again ended […]
Silk’s dairy-free almond, coconut, cashew and oat milk, made in Canada, has been linked to listeriosis. Infection with the bacteria Listeria has led to three deaths and 20 illnesses, according to official figures. 2 dead in Ontario in listeriosis outbreak linked to plant-based milk recall Two people in Ontario have now died from listeriosis in […]
Rare “albino” buck spotted in East Troy on Highway J Kelly Daniels of East Troy spotted an all white buck off Highway J in East Troy, Wisconsin around 8 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024. Spotting an albino squirrel on UT’s campus may be a stroke of luck, but how about an albino raccoon? In […]
