The mother of two visited her doctor right away, but a misdiagnosis led to deadly infection
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/uk-woman-mother-of-two-dies-of-sepsis-just-days-after-gardening-scratch/
Monday, October 3, 2016
FDA to parents: Avoid homeopathic teething products
The agency warns that these teething tablets and gels have been linked to adverse effects in children
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-to-parents-avoid-homeopathic-teething-products/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-to-parents-avoid-homeopathic-teething-products/
FDA to parents: Avoid homeopathic teething products
The agency warns that these teething tablets and gels have been linked to adverse effects in children
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-to-parents-avoid-homeopathic-teething-products/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-to-parents-avoid-homeopathic-teething-products/
More Research Cites Salt's Potential Health Risks
Every half-teaspoon or so raises risk of premature death by 12 percent, study suggests
From: http://www.webmd.com/heart/news/20161003/more-research-cites-salts-potential-health-risks?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Can Childhood Traumas Make You Old Before Your Time?
Study suggests link between family stress and potential damage to DNA
From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20161003/can-childhood-traumas-make-you-old-before-your-time?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Breast Cancer Deaths Increasing for Black Women
Atlanta tops list of 10 deadliest cities for African-American women dying from breast cancer, but Austin, Dallas, Memphis, Los Angeles, Chicago, and others are not far behind.
From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20161003/breast-cancer-deaths-black-women?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Nobel prize for Japanese scientist who unraveled cell recycling system
Scientists hope Yoshinori Ohsumi's discoveries will one day help fight against cancer, Alzheimer's and other diseases
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nobel-prize-yoshinori-ohsumi-japanese-scientist-cell-recycling-system/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nobel-prize-yoshinori-ohsumi-japanese-scientist-cell-recycling-system/
FDA warns against use of homeopathic teething tablets, gels
Homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that consumers stop using these products and discard any in their possession, according to a news release the FDA issued Sept. 30.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/fda-warns-against-use-of-homeopathic-teething-tablets-gels
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/fda-warns-against-use-of-homeopathic-teething-tablets-gels
E-cigarette explosion injures girl on Harry Potter ride
E-cigarette belonging to another passenger shot a fireball at teen's face
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/e-cigarette-explosion-injures-girl-on-orlando-theme-park-harry-potter-ride/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/e-cigarette-explosion-injures-girl-on-orlando-theme-park-harry-potter-ride/
Some Bleeding Risk Seen With Xarelto Vs. Pradaxa
But study wasn't definitive, and heart experts say both newer drugs are better than warfarin
From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/news/20161003/some-increased-bleeding-risk-seen-with-blood-thinner-xarelto-vs-pradaxa?src=RSS_PUBLIC
New FAQ addresses provider access to protected health information
Business associates may not block a provider's access to protected health information maintained on behalf of the provider, according to the U.S. Office for Civil Rights.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/new-faq-addresses-provider-access-to-protected-health-information
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/new-faq-addresses-provider-access-to-protected-health-information
Crowdsourcing effort takes aim at deadliest breast cancers
A new project aims to gather molecular and genetic clues from metastatic breast cancer patients in hopes of finding new and better ways of treating patients
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/crowdsourcing-effort-takes-aim-at-deadliest-breast-cancers/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/crowdsourcing-effort-takes-aim-at-deadliest-breast-cancers/
Zika Causes Widespread Damage to Fetal Brain
Infected moms-to-be should have regular ultrasounds, study author says
From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20161003/zika-causes-widespread-damage-to-fetal-brain?src=RSS_PUBLIC
USDA Launches New Apprenticeship Program Targeting Veterans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2016 - Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced today the start of a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) jobs program that will use the national apprenticeship system to hire new employees as agricultural commodity graders, a key role in USDA's mission to protect American consumers. The new program will also serve as a way to increase jobs for U.S. veterans.
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/10/0209.xml&contentidonly=true
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/10/0209.xml&contentidonly=true
USDA Report Shows Growing Biobased Products Industry Contributes $393 Billion and 4.2 Million Jobs to American Economy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2016 - A new report released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that in 2014, the biobased products industry contributed $393 billion and 4.2 million jobs to America's recovering economy. The report also indicates that the sector grew from 2013 to 2014, creating or supporting an additional 220,000 jobs and $24 billion over that period.
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/10/0208.xml&contentidonly=true
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/10/0208.xml&contentidonly=true
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