Saturday, November 21, 2015

Chipotle's E. coli breaks out on the East coast

The growing E. coli outbreak linked to Chipotle restaurant has officials saying the bacterial has now infected restaurant goers in three more states: California, New York, and Ohio

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/chipotles-e-coli-breaks-out-on-the-east-coast/

Morning rounds: Is prostate cancer on decline or are we missing it?

New research finds prostate cancer screenings are falling after the release of new guidelines in 2012

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/morning-rounds-is-prostate-cancer-on-decline-or-are-we-missing-it/

Friday, November 20, 2015

​Sugar, corn industries settle sweetener spat

Sugar processors sued for $1.5 billion in a false-advertising claim after attempt to rebrand high fructose corn syrup as "corn sugar"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sugar-corn-industries-settle-sweetener-spat/

When to go to urgent care versus the ER

Expert advice on how to know where to seek treatment when you get injured or sick

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/when-to-go-to-urgent-care-versus-the-er/

Growth in U.S. Agricultural Exports to China

Secretary Vilsack arrives in China this weekend. Over the past decade, the United States' agricultural exports to China have risen sharply, propelling China into its position as the fastest-growing and highest-value export destination for U.S. farm and food products.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/11/0325.xml&contentidonly=true

ER or urgent care? How to know where to go

Urgent care clinics make it easy to get treatment for an injury or illness, but with certain symptoms you should head straight to the hospital instead

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/er-or-urgent-care-how-to-know-where-to-go/

Scientists warn we're closer to a "post-antibiotic era"

In "extremely worrying" discovery, researchers in China find bacteria resistant to "last resort" antibiotics

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/scientists-discover-bacteria-resistant-to-last-line-antibiotics/

USDA Week In Review November 20



From: USDA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPd6LVl7PTQ

Chipotle E. coli outbreak spreads to 3 more states

New York and California join the list of states affected by an outbreak concentrated in the Pacific Northwest

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/chipotle-e-coli-outbreak-spreads-to-3-more-states/

New 'Collar' Aims to Help Shield Brain From Concussion

Device boosts brain fluid to create a cushioning

Device boosts brain fluid to create a cushioning effect, developers say



From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20151120/new-collar-aims-to-help-shield-brain-from-concussion?src=RSS_PUBLIC

"Most extensive" face transplant patient recovering well

Surgeon gives more details of groundbreaking operation - a "large leap forward" that could offer hope to many

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/most-extensive-face-transplant-patient-firefighter-patrick-hardison-recovering/

Mayo Clinic Minute: Cholesterol Vaccine



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrrnGa2zEqY

Jenny McCarthy slams Charlie Sheen for kissing and not telling

Actress, who has also spread misinformation about vaccines, raises furor with comments on HIV

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/jenny-mccarthy-charlie-sheen-kissing-and-not-telling/

Genetically modified salmon coming to supermarkets

The FDA has approved the first genetically modified fish for human consumption, but some consumers are wary

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/genetically-modified-salmon-coming-to-supermarkets/

Teens who take ADHD meds are bullied more

Study finds that kids who sell their medications are even more at risk

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/teens-on-adhd-meds-are-bullied-more/