Medical
Romaine lettuce outbreak tied to tainted irrigation canal
Although the outbreak was linked to romaine lettuce grown near Yuma, Arizona, the CDC announced on Thursday that the same strain of E. Coli was found in canal water in the same region. To try to narrow down the source of the deadly bacteria, the FDA and CDC took samples from soil, water, and cow manure in the region where the infected lettuce had originated. [Full Article...]
U.S. approves first marijuana-derived drug
More than three-quarters of affected individuals have tonic seizures, which cause the muscles to contract uncontrollably. In a press release, the USFDA said, "CBD is a chemical component of the Cannabis sativa plant, more commonly known as marijuana". [Full Article...]
Feeling Itchy? Sea Lice Reported at Northwest Florida Beaches
Florida's Department of Health announced that certain beaches in the Pensacola area will feature purple flags in order to alert swimmers about the presence of sea lice. The larvae can become lodged between a person's bathing suit and skin, resulting in multiple stings. The surface area of a bathing suit may also increase the area over which someone can get stung. [Full Article...]
Excellence of UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital reflected in pediatric care rankings
The hospital serves 29 counties and has pediatric ambulances dedicated to transporting babies and children. The U.S. News report - which ranked hospitals beyond pediatric specialties - used data from almost 5,000 hospitals. Together, they offer the best available care in every area of pediatrics - including the most complex neonatal and critical care , and all areas of pediatric surgery - i... [Full Article...]
Amazon to buy PillPack in drug retailing push
Founded out of Boston in 2013, PillPack invites customers to sign up online, and the company then dispatches "over-the-counter" and prescription medications in individual packs organized by date and time. Here's how PillPack works: Users receive a monthly roll of pre-sorted medications with labels that include photos and instructions. PillPack, which also serves patients with multiple chronic co... [Full Article...]
Free screenings on National HIV Testing Day in Jersey City Wednesday
The inauguration of the committee takes strength from the GAC Act 2016, which makes provisions to safeguard the rights of Persons living With HIV and AIDS and established HIV and AIDS funds to ensure sustainable funding for HIV programmes. "If you're positive with HIV and you're unaware of your status, you're more at risk to transmit it because you're not going to be careful with your sexual conta... [Full Article...]
West Nile virus found in Elkhart County
The mosquitoes were trapped on June 19. Statistics say 80 percent (or 4 out of 5) people who are infected with WNV will not show any symptoms. It is usually older adults, those over 50 years old, who run a higher risk of getting a severe infection, with a high fever and flu-like symptoms. [Full Article...]
Mom's shocking photo of daughter's injury warns of playground danger
She put Matthew on her lap and went down the slide just fine, without incident. "I thought I was helping my child by going down with them". Heather was also informed by doctors who treated her daughter that slide injuries are quite common among children. [Full Article...]