Federal Health Officials are investigating a foodborne illness outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 16 states and has been associated with salmonella-tainted mangoes. read more..
(Reuters) - A salmonella outbreak blamed on cantaloupe grown in Indiana has killed two people in Kentucky and sickened some 150 people in the past month, Health Officials said on Friday, urging consumers to throw away melons bought recently from the region. The outbreak traced to the cantaloupe began in early July and has struck consumers in Indiana, Kentucky and Minnesota. Indiana officials said there were about 150 cantaloupe-linked cases nationwide. "Usually the pattern is to see outbreaks in the summer. But we're seeing about double the number of cases this year," said Dr. ... read more..
It's the season for state and county fairs, and Health Officials are reminding fairgoers to be careful around pigs because of a new flu spreading from the animals to people. read more..
THURSDAY, July 26 (Healthday News) -- Four people attending an Indiana county fair this month came down with flu traced to pigs, U.S. health officials report. read more..
SEATTLE (Reuters) - The number of U.S. whooping cough cases has risen to around 18,000 in an Outbreak that is on track to become the most severe in over a half century and could in part stem from possible waning vaccine protection, Health Officials said on Thursday. Washington state, which declared an epidemic in April, and Wisconsin were particularly hard hit, with each reporting more than 3,000 cases, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nine people have died overall and the number of cases was already more than double than at the same time last year. ... read more..
THURSDAY, July 5 (Healthday News) -- As many as 300,000 people in the United States may have chronic Chagas disease -- mostly spread by blood-sucking insects -- health officials report. read more..
U.S. Health Officials say the number of Young Adults with medical coverage grew by more than 3 million since the new health care overhaul took effect. read more..
Don't reach for the takeout menu every time you're out of produce. Stock your pantry with these essentials, and you'll always be prepared for a healthy meal:
Pantry Supplies: Food and Seasoning Essentials for Your Kitchen - Prevention.com
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Prevention's guide to the healthy cook's essential pantry supplies ensures delicious and nutritious meals. Make these basic foods and seasonings a pantry staple. read more..
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| FILE-This Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, file photo, shows a model of a minimally invasive heart valve by Edwards Lifesciences Corp. in Washington. The Food and Drug Administration said Monday, June 11, 2012, that the heart valve compared favorably to surgery after one year, with patients living about the same amount of time. However, reviewers said patients who got the Sapien valve had a higher rate of |
Federal health officials are asking safety questions about the first artificial heart valve designed to be implanted without major surgery, ahead of a meeting this week to consider broadening its use. read more..
A mysterious and scattered outbreak of the E. coli bacteria is linked to 14 illnesses, including a child's death, Health Officials say. read more..
THURSDAY, June 7 (Healthday News) -- This past flu season started later than most and was one of the mildest on record, health officials reported Thursday. read more..
THURSDAY, May 24 (Healthday News) -- While fewer people in the United States are dying from strokes, the number of strokes has remained about the same, health officials report. And their findings bear out the South's reputation as the nation's so-called "stroke belt." read more..
California Health Officials are investigating the death of a researcher at a Veteran's Affairs infectious diseases lab that may have been caused by a rare strain of bacteria. read more..
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Health officials launched a $54 million advertising campaign on Thursday depicting the health risks of smoking in gruesome detail, offering the latest salvo in the government's campaign to deglamorize cigarette smoking. The 12-week advertising blitz, called "Tips From Former Smokers," is an effort to counteract the estimated $10.5 billion a year spent by tobacco companies to market and promote cigarettes in the United States. "This is really a David versus Goliath fight. The tobacco industry has spent more than $100 billion on marketing and promotion. ... read more..
MONDAY, April 23 (Healthday News) -- Deaths from measles fell 74 percent worldwide between 2000 and 2010, but progress is still short of the World Health Organization's target, health officials reported Monday. read more..
U.S. Health Officials say only 13 percent of U.S. adults have high total Cholesterol. That may seem incredible in a nation where two-thirds of adults are overweight. read more..
TUESDAY, April 10 (Healthday News) -- U.S. health officials announced Tuesday that birth controls pills containing drospirenone -- a man-made version of the hormone progesterone -- may be associated with a higher Risk of blood clots and will require new labels. read more..
WEDNESDAY, March 28 (Healthday News) -- Deaths from cancer in the United States continue to decline, health officials report. read more..
Federal Health Officials have approved the first vaccine that protects against four strains of the common flu, offering one additional layer of protection against the influenza virus that affects millions each year. read more..
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| A Hong Kong school was closed on Friday after a dead bird found in the city tested positive for the deadly H5 strain |
A Hong Kong school was closed on Friday after a dead bird found in the southern Chinese city was tested positive for the deadly H5 strain of the bird flu virus, health officials said. read more..
Federal Health Officials are adding new safety warnings about risks of memory loss and elevated blood sugar to Statins, the most widely prescribed group of cholesterol-lowering medications. read more..
