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A Germ-Filled Capsule Might Help Spot Gastro Ills
Posted 1 day 10 hours ago by Drugs.com
THURSDAY, May 24, 2018 – Someday doctors may be able to diagnose gastrointestinal (GI) problems without invasive tests by asking patients to swallow a capsule containing a small, bacteria-laced sensor. The so-called "bacteria on a chip" method pairs tiny electronic sensors with laboratory-enhanced bacteria that react to bleeding in the stomach and other GI disturbances. The sensors then pick up ...
Severity of E. Coli-Linked Diarrhea May Depend on Blood Type
Posted 9 days ago by Drugs.com
THURSDAY, May 17, 2018 – Some vacationers may be more lucky than others if they catch a case of "traveler's diarrhea." Researchers found that for people infected with the type of E. coli bacteria that causes the condition, the severity of their symptoms seemed to depend on their blood type. Enterotoxigenic E. coli causes millions of cases of diarrhea and hundreds of thousands of deaths every ...
Arizona Romaine Lettuce Tied to Nationwide E. Coli Outbreak: CDC
Posted 13 Apr 2018 by Drugs.com
FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 – You may want to think twice about that Caesar salad. As a recent outbreak of serious illness from the E. coli stomach bug continues to spread across the United States, experts say romaine lettuce grown in Arizona could be the culprit. Since the last update on Tuesday, "18 more ill people have been reported, bringing the total to 35 ill people in 11 states," the U.S. ...
Timely Tips for Sick-Free Travel
Posted 8 Mar 2018 by Drugs.com
THURSDAY, March 8, 2018 – If traveling is in your near future, there are a number of things you can do to keep from getting sick and spoiling your trip. "We are having a bad cold and flu season, so it is really important to remember to practice good general health hygiene so as to not get sick or spread germs," Dr. Irvin Sulapas said in a news release from the Baylor College of Medicine. He's an ...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Imodium (loperamide) for Over-the-Counter Use: Drug Safety Communication - FDA Limits Packaging To Encourage Safe Use
Posted 30 Jan 2018 by Drugs.com
ISSUE: To foster safe use of the over-the counter (OTC) anti-diarrhea drug loperamide, FDA is working with manufacturers to use blister packs or other single dose packaging and to limit the number of doses in a package. FDA continues to receive reports of serious heart problems and deaths with much higher than the recommended doses of loperamide, primarily among people who are intentionally ...
Dirty Water Taking Toll on Americans' Health, Wallets
Posted 23 Jan 2018 by Drugs.com
TUESDAY, Jan. 23, 2018 – Water pollution is damaging Americans' health, and at a high financial cost, too, new research finds. Water-related recreational activities lead to more than 90 million cases a year of gastrointestinal, respiratory, ear, eye and skin-related illnesses in the United States, according to the study. The researchers calculated that those illnesses result in $2.9 billion a ...
Health Tip: Recognize Symptoms of Food Poisoning
Posted 12 Jan 2018 by Drugs.com
-- One in six Americans gets food poisoning each year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. That adds up to 48 million cases annually. The germs behind food poisoning and the symptoms they cause vary. But symptoms frequently include: Abdominal cramps. Diarrhea, which may be watery or bloody. Nausea and vomiting. Loss of appetite. Possible fever.
Raw Meat Not the Safest Choice for Your Dog or for You
Posted 12 Jan 2018 by Drugs.com
THURSDAY, Jan. 11, 2018 – While your dog or cat might love the taste of raw meat, a steady diet of it might be a bad idea, a new study warns. Raw meat diets for pets have become increasingly popular, but there is no evidence that they are healthier than typical pet foods, the researchers said. In fact, some studies have reported that raw meat diets may pose a threat to pets and their owners due ...
Bah, Hum (Stomach) Bug! Essential Holiday Food Safety Tips
Posted 25 Dec 2017 by Drugs.com
MONDAY, Dec. 25, 2017 – A stomach bug can quickly put a damper on your Christmas Day festivities. If you're teaching children how to prepare favorite family recipes, include important lessons about food safety, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. The last thing you want to give your family is a foodborne illness. Here are some suggestions from the pediatricians' group to avoid one: Every ...
Packing The Right Medications for a Healthy Trip
Posted 22 Dec 2017 by Drugs.com
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2017 – Buying new clothes for an upcoming holiday trip may top your to-do list, but packing the right medications can mean addressing health needs with ease rather than scrambling to find an all-night drugstore in a strange city. Prescription medications are the top priority, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Bring enough for a few extra days in ...
Spread Joy, Not Foodborne Illness, for Thanksgiving
Posted 22 Nov 2017 by Drugs.com
TUESDAY, Nov. 21, 2017 – Though foodborne illness can put a quick end to Thanksgiving festivities, that need not be the case, food safety experts say. That's because ensuring that homemade holiday meals are not only delicious but germ-free is within the grasp of not just experienced chefs, but rookie cooks as well. Food safety starts while you're grocery shopping for ingredients, said Brian ...
Climate Change May Bring 'Browner' Waters, More Disease
Posted 2 Nov 2017 by Drugs.com
THURSDAY, Nov. 2, 2017 – A surge of diseases could become a consequence of climate change, scientists warn. Extreme rainfall and melting permafrost associated with a warming climate are causing more organic matter to wash into lakes, rivers and coastal waters. This so-called "browning" of the world's waters reduces the ability of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays to disinfect them effectively, and ...
Health Tip: Keeping Home-Delivered Food Safe
Posted 24 Oct 2017 by Drugs.com
--Whether you have a new baby, a sick family member or are simply ordering take-out, you are probably having food delivered to you at home. Foodsafety.gov suggests how to keep delivered meals safe: Refrigerate delivered food at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below if you don't eat it immediately. If you don't think you'll eat all the food at once, divide it into portions and refrigerate or freeze what ...
Heath Tip: 10 Mistakes People Make in Food Preparation
Posted 19 Sep 2017 by Drugs.com
-- Homemade food should be nutritious and safe. But experts at the foodsafety.org website cite 10 common food-preparation mistakes: Tasting older food to see if it's still good. It's better to be safe and just throw it out. Putting cooked meat back on a plate that held raw meat. At the very least, the plate should be washed with hot water and soap. Better yet, use a different plate. Thawing food ...
Health Tip: Leading Causes of Food Poisoning
Posted 12 Sep 2017 by Drugs.com
-- More than a million Americans each year suffer the symptoms of food poisoning, including nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever and dehydration. Here are leading causes of food poisoning, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Bacteria and viruses, such as Salmonella, norovirus, campylobacter, E. coli, Listeria, clostridium and perfringens. Parasites, ...
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