On the heels of the huge nationwide salmonella outbreak that caused more than 1,400 illnesses from Mexican peppers, a regional Oregon alfalfa sprout distributor has recalled its product in Oregon and Washington state after the sprouts were linked to 13 cases of salmonellosis .
According to theSeattle Times, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and health officials in Oregon announced a recall of Sprouter’s Northwest brand alfalfa sprouts after 13 Read the rest of this entry »
About 30,000 people in Santa Cruz County rely on Medicare for prescription drug coverage, and almost all of them will be affected by rate hikes and plan changes that take effect Jan. 1.
People can save hundreds to thousands of dollars a year by switching to lower-cost medicines such as generics and picking a drug plan that better suits their needs. They must choose and enroll in a plan by Dec. 31.
In California, Blue Cross offers two plans. The Read the rest of this entry »
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Thursday, Aspect Medical Systems Inc. (ASPM:
), a manufacturer of anesthesia monitoring systems, reported a rise in earnings for the fourth quarter, helped by a benefit from other income. The company also provided outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2009.
The Norwood, Massachusetts-based company reported net income for the fourth quarter of $8.39 million or $0.40 per share, up from $408 thousand Read the rest of this entry »
Forget
exercise and cutting on calories, for a traditional family dinner is more than
enough to fight obesity, at least in case of kids, says a leading
expert.
In a recent Brisbane
health conference, child health experts have said that family that eats together
has better nutrition levels than those who miss out on the lovely
experience.
Based on a two-year
health survey, University of Newcastle health school associate professor Clare
Collins Read the rest of this entry »
United Coalition recently announced the release of the 2009 Environmental Strategies Mini-Grant application.
,
, King and Queen, King William,
, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland counties.
This round of grants is for any youth-serving community group that would like to address alcohol, tobacco and other drugs within their community.
. Anyone interested can call 1-888-PREV-550 for more information.
St. John’s Wort May Help Treat Depression: Study
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An Oklahoma law forbidding a woman from having an abortion until she has an ultrasound and has a physician give her a description of the fetus is being challenged in court.
, the law, which goes into effect Nov. 1, is being contested on grounds that it violates a woman’s privacy, endangers health and assaults Read the rest of this entry »
Dr Andy Baldwin, tri-athlete, health/fitness advocate, humanitarian, and “TV
Personality”, will be back in Hawaii for the 2nd Annual Andy Baldwin Youth Fitness Day on Sunday October 12, 2008.
Baldwin is dedicated to educate and inspire children on the importance of healthy living. Keiki O Ka Aina Family Learning Centers is a non-profit organization dedicated to building strong communities through education and family strengthening activities. Read the rest of this entry »
Dingell, a long-time critic of the FDA, has believed for some time that the agency lacks the resources and the manpower to adequately protect the public against contaminated food and pharmaceutical products, said Benson. The
serotype Typhimurium was another example of the FDA’s failure to safeguard the public’s health and well being.
“H.R. 759 is a recognition by Rep. Dingell that the FDA lacks sufficient resources, personnel, information systems Read the rest of this entry »
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 125 products have been recalled in a salmonella-and-peanuts investigation that keeps getting bigger, federal health officials said Wednesday.
The list ranges from goodies like cookies and ice cream to energy bars. Even food for pooches may not be entirely safe, with a national company recalling some of its dog treats.
On Tuesday, PetSmart recalled seven kinds of its Grreat Choice dog biscuits. On Wednesday, the Read the rest of this entry »
Financial Adviser, Pilot Who Allegedly Faked Crash Indicted
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
PENSACOLA, Fla. — An Indiana financial adviser was been indicted Tuesday on federal charges that he intentionally crashed his airplane in an attempt to fake his death.
Marcus Schrenker, 38, was also indicted by a federal grand jury with making a fake distress call. His arraignment is Thursday. He remains jailed after being released from a hospital. Read the rest of this entry »