A Colorado prison inmate who had direct exposure to poultry infected with avian flu is the first person in the U.S. to test positive with the current strain. The man, who is an inmate at a state correctional facility in Delta County, has showed mild symptoms of fatigue, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
We all know about the dangers of ingesting lead, right? But did you know that trace amounts of lead can also be found in some fruit juices? Although the FDA already has limits on how much of this heavy metal is allowed to be found in juice (is there a “safe” level?), advocacy groups have recently pushed […]
Last Thursday, Moderna officially filed for emergency use authorization (EUA) for its COVID-19 vaccine for use in kids between 6 months and under 6 years. The request is for the approval of two doses of 25 micrograms of the mRNA vaccine. Moderna’s clinical data showed the vaccine was 51% effective for the younger cohort of […]
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert because of concerns that specific ground beef products may be adulterated with E. coli O26. “The problem was discovered after a consumer submitted a retail package of ground beef produced by Empire Packing bearing a use or freeze by date of […]
WebMD reports that at least 169 severe hepatitis cases have been identified in children in an outbreak that involves 12 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Saturday. Among the cases, at least one child has died and 17 have required liver transplants. The children have been between 1 month and 16 years old. […]
For women who are trying to gracefully transition into later stages of life, the sheer number of diet options are dizzying — and not all of them are good for your health. Many women over 50 are looking for diets to support heart or brain function, help control menopause symptoms, or boost their overall health. […]
Parents might have to wait until the summer before the federal government authorizes a COVID-19 vaccine for children. According to the Politico, the sources revealed it could be June before the FDA authorizes a COVID-19 vaccine for children under five years old. Politico added that delays are being attributed to regulators who want to promote […]
As reported by The Hill, the sudden end to the mask mandate for planes, trains and buses has sparked confusion for travelers and uncertainty over how to approach travel, especially as the Biden administration recommends that Americans still wear masks on public transit. President Biden on Tuesday told reporters “that’s up to them” when asked […]
If you’re concerned about the environment, you may wonder whether to continue eating meat. Food production has environmental impacts because it uses water and land. Therefore, eating foods that are made with fewer resources (and don’t significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions) is often said to be better for the planet. Plant foods are generally […]
When checking the body for signs of skin cancer, many people may only think to check their skin. However, it’s important to check the nails, too. Although rare, skin cancer, including melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — can develop under and around the fingernails and toenails. Subungual is a type of melanoma […]