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Mercury found in
canned tuna samples Melamine contamination concerns resurge
in China Beijing (WiredPRNews.com) – Melamine contamination concerns have reappeared in China. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), frozen milk and other products have recently been removed from shelves in convenience stores in the country due to the discovery of melamine. As noted in the report, the announcement comes after widespread publication of other contamination reports including prior melamine contamination of milk products that led to the illnesses of hundreds of thousands of children. There has also been recent controversy over children’s jewelry shipped to the U.S. from China reportedly found to contain the toxic medal cadmium. As further noted by the AP, some are now questioning the effectiveness of purported efforts by Chinese officials to better regulate product safety in the country. The tainted milk products were reportedly found in several stores.
New malaria vaccine to also treat mosquitoes  Photo Found: Wikipedia public domain Photo Credit: James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Researchers are reportedly developing a vaccine to prevent the spread of malaria as well as treat the mosquitoes that carry the disease. Tylenol recall widens to include 500 lots of OTC products
Phoenix, Arizona (CaymanMama.com) — The Tylenol recall issued last September was expanded on Friday, and the Johnson & Johnson subsidiary which issued the recall is taking some more heat from federal health officials. In a warning letter from the Food & Drug Administration to McNeil Consumer Healthcare, it was made quite clear that the company had failed to act quickly in removing the recalled products from store shelves after consumers were sickened by a strange moldy smell from some of the medications. “This morning, McNeil Consumer Healthcare voluntarily expanded its recall of over-the-counter drugs to include approximately 500 lots of products,” Deborah M. Autor, director of the Office of Compliance in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research at the FDA, said Friday. The company’s original recall was limited to certain lots of Tylenol, but the expanded recall now includes certain lots of Motrin, Benadryl, Rolaids and St. Joseph aspirin. At present, there have been approximately 70 consumer reports about the problem, some saying that their use of the products resulted in nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea, Autor said. McNeil Consumer Healthcare believes the contamination was attributed a chemical used to treat the wooden pallets on which packaging material is transported and stored. Health officials commended the company for issuing the original recall in a timely manner, but then chastised them for dragging their feet when removing the product from retail shelves. “The health effects of this chemical have not been well-studied, but no serious events have been documented in the medical literature,” Autor said. The updated list of specific lots products which have been recalled are: * Regular Strength Tylenol For more information on
the recall, visit the McNeil Consumer Healthcare website.
Philadelphia Dental Implants Expert Discusses Five Signs of Sleep
Apnea
Austin, Texas (CaymanMama.com) — In a new strategy to rebrand itself and make itself more accessible, the Food and Drug Administration has launched a new web site which outlines its operations for consumers. “FDA Basics” is shown on the homepage and features short videos about the FDA in addition to conversations with agency leaders. For most of its duration, the FDA has operated under strict confidentiality guidelines as its scientists handle massive amounts of proprietary information from food, drug and device companies. According to the Associated Press, “However, the FDA’s operating style has come under fire in recent years from critics who have charged that the agency is too slow to disclose drug safety issues.” FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg says
the change was only a part of the broad effort to be more available to the
general public. On the eve of the New Year and on his 35th birthday, it has been reported that Woods has seen the harsh reality of his sex and drug addiction to Vicodin and Ambien, checking himself into an Arizona rehabilitation facility. His five-year marriage to wife Elin Nordregen has virtually dissolved in the piles of tabloids and celebrity trash sites. Woods has a long road ahead if he wants to fully rehabilitate his family, his career and his image. The golfer is believed to be at one of two upscale rehabilitation centers in Arizona: Cottonwood de Tucson or The Meadows, according to a popular celebrity news outlet. If you or someone you know is struggling with sex, drug or
alcohol addiction, call a Canada Addiction Rehab Center Chatsworth
Pavilion treatment counselor at 866-866-5021 or visit http://www.chatsworthpavilion.com/
to find out more information about the program. Too much TV time may raise health risks
Washington (WiredPRNews.com) – A recent study suggests that too much time in front the television can be bad for the health of individuals; regardless of whether they are overweight or at a healthy weight. As reported by Reuters, Australian researchers found that hours spent sitting in front of a television daily can increase risks of death from heart complications and other health conditions. Study leader David Dunstan, of the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute,
is quoted in the report as remarking of the findings in a statement, “A
lot of the normal activities of daily living that involved standing up and
moving the muscles in the body have been converted to sitting… For many
people, on a daily basis, they simply shift from one chair to another -
from the chair in the car to the chair in the office to the chair in front
of the television.” Gas Cans Recalled by No-Spill
Manufactured in: United States WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: No-Spill 5-gallon
Gasoline Cans New Research Findings Can Improve Avian Flu Surveillance Programs Genetic analyses of avian influenza in wild birds
can help pinpoint likely carrier species and geographic hot spots where
Eurasian viruses would be most likely to enter North America, according to new
U.S. Geological Survey research. Avian Influenza Child with mermaid syndrome dies at 10 Shiloh Pepin of Maine, who was born with the rare condition sirenomelia, has died.Portland, Maine (WiredPRNews.com) – A ten year old girl living with a rare condition referred to as mermaid syndrome has passed away. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Shiloh Pepin, who inspired many nationwide after sharing her story about living with the rare disease sirenomelia, died Friday at Maine Medical Center. As noted by the AP, Shiloh was born with only one kidney, and without colon or genital organs. Her legs were also fused beginning at the waist as a result of her condition. She and her family publicly shared her story on nationally aired programs such as “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Maureen King, chairwoman of the Kennebunkport Consolidated School’s regional district, is quoted by the AP as stating of the fifth-grader’s influence at her school, “She was such a shining personality in that building.” Lydia Dawley, a 12 year-old girl living
with cerebral palsy, is further quoted in the report as writing to Shiloh
on Facebook, “You have a great personality I wish you lived close so we
could be friends and hang out. You opened my eyes because you are so
brave.” Common Dental Myths
Debunked
The addict tries to find refuge by using alcohol or drugs, thinking that their use of drugs will ease their pain and suffering. This turns into a habit, and the addict finds himself in the claws of an unnatural state. The addiction then forces the addict to take more drugs, spend more money and lead a life of withdrawal from the community. Eventually, the addict, loses his job, runs of out of money and finally becomes homeless. Accepting problems and finding solutions is the key, but the process of a natural state is mind is difficult to handle for some people. Addicts take refuge in alcohol or drugs and prefer to remain away from the world around them, due to their guilt and emotional setback. Drug or alcohol addition leads people to an unhealthy lifestyle they can become involved in crimes to fulfill their needs. Rehabilitation centers are the best places for these people, many addicts face a relapse of addiction to alcohol or drugs. This happens, as mentioned above, due to their weak will power or weakened resistance of drugs and alcohol. http://www.chatsworthpavilion.com/ How to Identify a Brain Injury
San Antonio, Texas (CaymanMama.com) — An upsetting brain injury is considered to be the most demoralizing disability caused on the human body. It not only affects the condition of the person who suffers from this traumatic disability, it also turns the life of the victim’s family members upside down. The problems of a brain injury vary notably from individual to individual in a wide range of symptoms. This is because the variability in the problem largely depends on the varied injured area in the brain. In some cases, the worst effects of a brain injury are not apparent in the person immediately after he/she became injured but with the passage of time, the effect becomes crystal clear. There are few points given below that a person suffering from a brain injury might develop after he/she had suffered a severe injury or nasty knock. Cognitive changes- inability to memorize new things and interact socially. Lack of insight- sufferer may have difficulty in seeing and can not accept the changes into his/her thinking and behavior. Memory problems- people may do not remember few basic things like their names, identification and face difficulty in learning everything they feel new. Poor concentration- incapability to concentrate on anything and can be easily distracted towards other irrelevant things. Slowed responses- become slower to give responses and feel obscurity in conversation. Problem-solving- difficulty in planning, solving problems, and organizing things they want to do. Irritability- individuals get easily irritated because develop low tolerance behavior in them and tend to quickly lose their temper. Socially inappropriate behavior- Individuals do not understand how to behave and act in social gatherings and may not identify their loved ones. Other problems they suffer from are communicating with others, depression, headaches and can also have hearing problems. This devastating brain injury is also known as an invisible disability because the sufferer does not have any outward signs of unpredictable disability to others. If you or someone you know has been
inflicted with a brain injury, it is essential to identify it quickly and
obtain the proper treatment as soon as possible. Tainted Meat Causes Illnesses in Six States On Christmas eve the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a notice that National Steak and Poultry (NSP) was recalling 248,000 pounds of beef steaks contaminated with the highly virulent pathogen E. coli O157:H7. The steaks were mechanically tenderized “non-intact steaks”, and were shipped to restaurants nationwide. Although the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) working with state health and agriculture departments linked the steaks to NSP while investigating illnesses in restaurants six states—Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, South Dakota, and Washington—a list detailing the distribution of the steaks has not been released by FSIS, CDC or NSP. Los Angeles Personal Injury: Officials investigate children’s jewelry from China
An investigation has begun regarding the toxicity of children’s jewelry imported from China.Los Angeles (WiredPRNews.com) – U.S. product safety officials have reportedly begun an investigation into the toxicity levels of imported children’s jewelry from China. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the investigation comes following reports that the jewelry contained the toxic metal cadmium as indicated by earlier lab tests. As quoted by the AP, authorities promised to “take action as quickly as possible to protect the safety of children.” As noted in the report, cadmium is known as a carcinogen. Bruce A. Fowler, a cadmium specialist and toxicologist with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is quoted as stating of the metal, “There’s nothing positive that you can say about this metal. It’s a poison.” The jewelry in question includes charm bracelets and
pendants sold through various retailers in the
U.S. Childhood vaccine guidelines updated
New schedules for childhood and teen vaccines have been released.U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – Updated guidelines for childhood and teen vaccines have been released. As reported by HealthDay News, the schedule includes new recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Family Physicians including vaccinating children under six months for the H1N1 influenza vaccine. Dr. David W. Kimberlin, University of Alabama at Birmingham pediatrics professor and division of pediatric infectious diseases co-director is quoted in the report as stating of the recommendation for use of combination vaccines if possible, “These are life-threatening illnesses that vaccines prevent, and if you have a combination vaccine that’s safe and effective and requires one less stick for your child and one less trip to the doctor, it makes sense to me — as a father — to think about that.” The new guidelines may be found in the January publication
of Pediatrics. Johnson & Johnson expands recall on Tylenol Arthritis Caplets due to ‘moldy smell’
2010-01-01 04:38:02 (GMT) (Caymanmama.com - Health News News)- Seattle, Washington (CaymanMama.com) — The voluntary recall of Tylenol Arthritis Caplets by drug maker Johnson & Johnson has been expanded due to consumer reports that the caplets had a moldy smell which caused nausea and other symptoms. According a post on the Food and Drug Administration website, Johnson & Johnson is now issuing a recall of all product lots of the Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count bottles with the red EZ-Open Cap. The New Brunswick, N.J., company previously recalled five lots of the over the counter medicine in November after consumers complained of a moldy odor resembling mildew that triggered nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea. According to the AP, “The health care company said the odor results from trace amounts of a chemical called 2,4,6-tribromoanisole. That chemical is believed to result from the breakdown of another chemical used to treat wooden pallets that transport and store packaging materials.” Currently, the adverse side effects of
the caplets have been “temporary and non-serious”. The brain may feel pain of others
A new study suggests the brain may feel the pain of other people.New York (WiredPRNews.com) – A new study suggests the brain may be able to feel the pain of other people. As reported by Reuters Health, researchers found that some individuals may have physical responses to seeing others hurt, or vicarious pain. Dr. Stuart W. G. Derbyshire of the University of Birmingham, a researcher on the study, is quoted in the report as stating, “Patients with functional pain experience pain in the absence of an obvious disease or injury to explain their pain… Consequently, there is considerable effort to uncover other ways in which the pain might be generated.” Derbyshire is further quoted as stating
of the findings, “We think this confirms that at least some people have an
actual physical reaction when observing others being injured or expressing
pain.” Coffee may decrease diabetes risks
A new study suggests coffee and tea may decrease the risk of developing diabetes.U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – A recent study suggests that coffee and tea consumption may decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes for individuals. As reported by HealthDay News, the Australian study found that each cup of coffee consumed was linked to a seven percent risk reduction. Rachel Huxley, lead author of the study and an associate professor and director of the renal and metabolic division at The George Institute for International Health at the University of Sydney in Australia, is quoted in the report as stating of the findings, “There is good evidence that consumption of coffee, including decaffeinated coffee, and tea is independently associated with a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes.” More information about the study may be
found in the Dec14/28 publication of the Archives of Internal
Medicine. Nearsightedness a growing problem New York (WiredPRNews.com) – A higher number of individuals are nearsighted today than numbers shown over three decades ago. As reported by Reuters, a new study suggests more Americans are developing nearsightedness, which is also referred to as myopia. The reasons for the increase remains unclear and researchers have yet to gain an understanding of how to prevent the condition notes Dr. Susan Vitale of the National Eye Institute in the Reuters report. However, there are known risk factors including genetics. Vitale is quoted as stating in a telephone interview, “If your parents are myopic, you are more likely to be myopic…It’s really important to get regular eye examinations from an eye care professional.” Moe information about the study may
be available in the December 2009 issue of the Archives of
Ophthalmology. Teenagers addicted to the internet have higher mental health risk
Technology like the Internet is now being studied by health experts around the world. The i-GENERATION is becoming a key focus area surrounding mental health. In a Globe & Mail article, it published findings of a study done by the University of Norte Dame Australia suggesting: Study suggests loneliness can be contagious A new study proposes that loneliness can spread like the common cold.U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – A new study suggests that loneliness can be catching. As reported by LiveScience, researchers have found that negative interactions may be linked to loneliness, or cause people to be less trusting of others. John Cacioppo, University of Chicago psychologist and researcher on the study, is quoted in the report as stating of the findings, “A lonely person who anticipates others are going to act negatively toward them finds evidence in their environment for that, partly because they anticipate it and partly because they elicit it.” As noted by LiveScience, the history of loneliness being linked to physical and mental health conditions may help add credibility to the study findings. Cacioppo is further quoted as stating, “Society may benefit by aggressively targeting the people in the periphery to help repair their social networks and to create a protective barrier against loneliness that can keep the whole network from unraveling.” More information about the study may
be available in the December publication of the Journal of Personality and
Social Psychology. Study labels Santa an unhealthy role model
A new study suggests the beloved holiday figure is a negative role model for children.Australia (WiredPRNews.com) – A recent study accuses Santa Claus of having a negative influence on the health of children. As reported by AFP, the Australian study suggests the legendary holiday figure promotes an unhealthy lifestyle that includes poor eating habits and drinking while driving, with his current image. The study is quoted by AFP as stating, “Epidemiologically there is a correlation between countries that venerate Santa Claus and those that have high levels of childhood obesity” and there “is a possibility that Santa promotes a message that obesity is synonymous with cheerfulness and joviality.” The research recommends a change in diet for Santa and is further quoted as stating, “Santa might also be encouraged to adopt a more active method to deliver toys — swapping his reindeer for a bike or simply walking or jogging.” More information about the study
conducted by researchers from Monash University in Australia may be
available in the British Medical Journal. Juvenile delinquency raises early death risks in men
A new study suggests that men with a history of bad behavior during their adolescence have an increased risk of early death. U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – A new study suggests that men with a history of bad behavior during their adolescence have an increased risk of premature death or disability. As reported by HealthDay News, researchers in the UK found that juvenile delinquency can lead to early death or disability in men by the age of 48. Study leader Jonathan Shepherd, with
the Violence and Society Research Group at Cardiff University in Wales, is
quoted in the report as stating of the findings, “We were surprised to see
such a strong link between these early influences and premature death, and
this indicates that things that happen in families at age 8 to 10 are part
of a progression towards dying prematurely… At this point, we don’t know
exactly why delinquency increases the risk of premature death and
disability in middle age, but it seems that impulsivity — or lack of
self-control — in childhood and adolescence was a common underlying
theme.” Prostate cancer - Things to know Prostate cancer is a growing epidemic in men. In fact, prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in American men.Miami, Florida (CaymanMama.com) — Prostate cancer is a growing epidemic in men. In fact, prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in American men. Genetics and age play a key element in its development. According to WebMD.com, “Prostate cancer occurs when cells in the prostate gland grow out of control. There are often no early prostate cancer symptoms, but some men have urinary symptoms and discomfort. Prostate cancer treatment options are surgery, chemotherapy, cryotherapy, hormonal therapy, and/or radiation. In some instances, doctors recommend ‘watchful waiting.’” Prostate cancer grows very slowly. In terms of the development of this form of cancer, diet and genetics play a powerful role, but are not the only elements. Even a sedentary lifestyle plays a part in contributing to prostate cancer risks. Prostate cancer screening tests have risks that go along with them, but are definitely needed, though not all screening tests are helpful. If you or someone you know is interested in going in for a screening test, it is important to discuss the test with a doctor to get a full overview of know the risks of the test and whether it has been proven to reduce the risk of dying from the cancer. Despite heated debates on the topic, most medical experts agree the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test remains an essential and necessary diagnostic tool for diagnosing prostate cancer. This information brought to you by
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Heart disease signs found in mummiesOrlando, Florida (WiredPRNews.com) – New research suggests that modern risks factors for heart disease such as eating fast food aren’t the only culprits of heart disease. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), researchers recently found evidence of heart disease in ancient mummies using a CT scan. Dr. Michael Miyamoto of the University of California at San Diego, a researcher on the study, is quoted by the AP as stating of the findings, “We were struck by the similar appearance of vascular calcification in the mummies and our present-day patients… Perhaps the development of atherosclerosis is a part of being human.” The social status of the mummified
individuals is suggested to have played a role in their developing high
blood pressure and related health issues. Dr. Randall Thompson, a
cardiologist at the Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, who was
also a researcher on the study, is further quoted by the AP as stating,
“Rich people ate meat, and they did salt meat, so maybe they had
hypertension (high blood pressure), but that’s
speculation.” Alzheimer's Disease MOORHEAD, Minn. -- If your home was affected in the recent flooding it could be harboring mold. Mold can be a major problem after flooding and proper cleanup is critical to ensure that it does not affect you or your family's health, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. How to deal with mold during a disaster A helpful brochure on the FEMA Web site is titled Dealing With Mold & Mildew In Your Flood-Damaged Home at www.fema.gov/pdf/rebuild/recover/fema_mold_brochure_english.pdf., and is available here also.Download Valuable information is also available from the Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Information Center Web site Home Energy Guide: Techniques, Tactics and Tips -- www.state.mn.us/mn/externalDocs/Commerce/Home_Moisture_110802041415_Moisture.pdf., and is available here also. Download
Check your local fuel prices.
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Code Amber News Service (CANS) issued this Missing Endangered person Alert after the girl disappeared from her bedroom some time after 3 AM Tuesday morning in Satsuma. Satsuma is approximately 75 miles east of Gainsville. Haleigh Cummings a white female, 3 feet tall, weighs 39 pounds and has blond hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt and underwear. There are no suspects in this case at this time. However, due to the circumstances of the child's disappearance an abduction is strongly suspected. There is no suspect vehicle at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call the Putnam County Sheriff's office at (386) 329-0808 or dial 911. Download free video of missing Florida child Haleigh Cummings Email this alert to a friend in the area.
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