Health News:Check the stop foodborne illness holliday tip lis ♦ PTSD resources lacking for non veterans ♦ Insensitive irritable bowel syndrome studied

PTSD resources lacking for non veterans Researchers report that information and resources regarding effective therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder are not easily available for non veterans, who can be affected by the condition after crimes, disasters, and accidents. They offer recommendations for improvement.

Check the stop foodborne illness holliday tip list STOP Foodborne Illness is offering simple food safety tips to help prevent food poisoning throughout the holiday season. “Many people think foodborne illness won’t happen to them, but each year 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne pathogens,” said Darin Detwiler, senior policy coordinator for STOP Foodborne Illness. “STOP’s primary concern is keeping pathogens from.

Inflammation can fan the flames of depression Chronic inflammation in the bloodstream can 'fan the flames' of depression, much like throwing gasoline on a fire.

Antibiotic-infused implants designed to help faces heal Researchers describe their test of antibiotic-infused block copolymers in their plastic spacers to protect craniofacial tissue from infection while healing

Insensitive irritable bowel syndrome studied Biopsies of patients with irritable bowel syndrome have shown that the nerves in their gut wall respond poorly to a cocktail of inflammatory substances. This refutes the previous theory that patients with irritable bowel syndrome have an overly sensitive gut.

Health News: Irritable Bowel Syndrome caused by a foodborne pathogen ♦ GMO-Free label created by USDA ♦ CVS pays $22 million to resolve Painkiller probe

Irritable Bowel Syndrome caused by a foodborne pathogen Millions of people suffer from the effects of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — chronic bloating, abdominal pain, gas, diarrhea or constipation — although the malady itself, let alone the cause, has been notoriously difficult to diagnose. Now, however, a physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles has developed two blood tests that can accurately detect the

GMO-Free label created by USDA The Agriculture Department has developed a new government certification and labeling for foods that are free of genetically modified ingredients. USDA’s move comes as some consumer groups push for mandatory labeling of the genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. The certification is the first of its kind, would be voluntary

CVS pays $22 million  to resolve Florida Painkiller probe The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tampa announced May 13 that CVS Health Corp., will pay $22 million in a settlement to resolve allegations that 2 of its pharmacies in central Florida sold painkillers that were not prescribed for legitimate medical purposes. Federal agents discovered that the pharmacies ordered about 3 million oxycodone pills in 2011 and ignored red flags that the prescriptions were not legitimate.  

Study provides new insights into Clostridium spores Researchers have established how clostridia bacteria emerge from spores. This could help them understand how these bacteria germinate and go on to produce the deadly toxin responsible for botulism, a lethal form of food poisoning, or cause food spoilage.

Debate: Is the long term use of psychiatric drugs harmful? The benefits of psychiatric drugs have been exaggerated and the harms underplayed due to poor trial designs, argues an expert in a new article. But another expert and a patient contend that the evidence supports the use of these drugs.

3/31/14 Health News: Ancient Skeleton Is the Earliest Case of Cancer ♦ Irritable Bowel Syndrome Common in Adults Who Had Salmonella as Children ♦ ANTIMICROBIAL SOLUTIONS FOR FOOD SAFETY

NEW STUDY FINDS IBS MORE COMMON IN ADULTS WHO HAD SALMONELLA AS CHILDREN

Children who suffer Salmonella-induced gastroenteritis are more likely to develop irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) later in life, according to a new study released this month in the journal Gastroenterology. Italian researchers collected data from victims of a 1994 culture-proven foodborne Salmonella enteritidis outbreak that involved 1,811 patients in Bolognia, Italy. Study participants included a cohort... Continue Reading

WORK CONTINUES ON ANTIMICROBIAL SOLUTIONS FOR FOOD SAFETY

Antimicrobial solutions are used to reduce contaminants on raw foods such as meats, vegetables and fruits. This is analogous to washing food prior to using it in one’s own kitchen, although these compounds enhance the washing action, says Martha Ewing, director of technical services at Sanderson Farms Inc. of Laurel, MS. Antimicrobial solutions have proven... Continue Reading

Ancient Skeleton Is the Earliest Case of Cancer Yet Detected

Researchers have discovered the earliest confirmed case of cancer in a young man who lived in ancient Egypt. The discovery of a diseased skeleton dating back to around 1,200 BC was made at the Amara West site in northern Sudan. The new finding suggests that the disease has its roots in the distant past.Continue Reading