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 […]
Santa Barbara Humane provided free veterinary care to more than 240 animals at two recent community events, including the recent “Day in the Park” event at Waller Park, a news release said. At the August 18 event in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Humane offered pet owners the opportunity to access essential veterinary services such as […]
The rapidly growing popularity of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) has sparked discussions about lesser-known side effects that are now coming to light as so many patients take these drugs for diabetes and obesity. There is also the potential for more patients to take them as intended as they are being evaluated in hepatology […]
Electric field-driven migration of Salmonella. Image credit: UC Regents Studies have shown that an electric current in the intestines can attract pathogens such as salmonella. Scientists at UC Davis found that Salmonella enters the body using electrical signals in the gut (a process called galvanotaxis). This process offers new insights into bacterial infections and potential […]
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 […]
Vector-borne diseases account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases and cause over 700,000 deaths annually. They can be caused by parasites, bacteria or viruses. Malaria is a parasitic infection transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes. It causes an estimated 219 million cases worldwide and results in more than 400,000 deaths each year. Most deaths occur […]
