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MRSA ‘Superbug’ in Supermarket Meat

As per new study published on 11th May, MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is found in the supermarket meats at U.S. MRSA is a sinister strain of bacteria which is resistant to typical antibiotics. On the basis of 289 samples of raw beef, pork, chicken and turkey bought from Detroit grocery stores, the new estimation is done. Cooking will kill the bacteria but the risk of infection increases if you have sores or open cuts on the hands or skin. Read the rest of this entry »

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Asthma Rates Raise in America

On 3rd May, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) unveiled a report which showed the rise in the asthma cases in the US in spite of less smoking and reduced air pollution. As per new statistics, between 2001 and 2009 the cases of asthma in the US rose by 4.3 million which means 1 out of 12 Americans now has asthma. Medical care cost of asthma has been increased from $53 billion (2002) to $56 billion (2007) which is around 6%. Read the rest of this entry »

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Drug-Resistant Staph Bacteria in Meat

The recent nationwide study conducted by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) has found drug-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus in nearly half of meat and poultry samples from U.S. grocery stores at surprisingly high rates. Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria associated with wide range of human diseases from mild skin infections to life-threatening diseases, such as heart infection, pneumonia, and sepsis. As per the study, more than half of the bacteria were found resistant to at least three classes of antibiotics. Read the rest of this entry »

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FDA wants to post calorie counts on restaurant menus

On 1st April, the Food and Drug Administration proposed new rules about calorie counts. According to new rules, the chain restaurants with 20 or more places, bakeries, convenience stores, grocery stores, vending machines and coffee chains have to post the amount of calories in each item on menus and menu boards. This rule does not include bowling alleys, movie theaters, airplanes and other business as selling food is not their main business. As per new rules, the restaurant must post the calorie counts clearly and noticeably in big font size and in same color that menu item is printed. Read the rest of this entry »

New Drug Approved for Melanoma

On 25th March, The Food and Drug Administration had approved a new drug to treat the patients with late-stage melanoma which is the foremost cause of death from skin disease. The name of the drug is Yervoy (ipilimumab). In United States about 68,130 new cases of melanoma were identified in 2010 and around 8,700 people died from the disease. Melanoma is considered one of the deadliest types of skin cancer. Bristol-Myers Squibb and Medarex have developed this new drug. A monoclonal antibody, Yervoy works by blocking a molecule named cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen (CTLA-4). CTLA-4 delay or turn off the immune system of the body in fighting off cancerous cells. Read the rest of this entry »

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People Rush for Emergency Kit

After most of disasters, the rush for emergency-supply kits is common. Local residents have rushed for emergency kits, potassium iodide and water purifiers’ aftermath of the tsunami, earthquake and radiation leak in Japan. As possible windblown radiation is anticipated to beat parts of California by Friday, the rush for emergency supplies has taken on urgency. Nearly all emergency-supply backpacks and kits were sold at several store shelves of Mountain View’s Orchard Supply Hardware on Charleston Road. Read the rest of this entry »

Coffee Reduce Stroke Risk in Women

This week a new study published at the Journal Stroke disclosed that women who drink coffee above 1 cup may decrease the risk of stroke. The study was published on 10th March, 2011. As per study, 25% risk of stroke is reduced in women who drink coffee above 1 cup compared to women who do not drink. In U.S., stroke is the 3rd major reason of death. The lead author of the study is Susanna Larsson. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ear Infections in children fell down 30%

As reported by health officials, ear infections in children fell down by about 30% over the past 15 years. A 30 percent drop is noted in children’s visit to the doctor for ear infections. Some researchers have recommended that the decline in the ear infections is due to the decline in smoking by parents as more parents are selecting not to smoke around their children, meaning less irritation to the children’s airways. Many doctors have given the credit of reduced ear infection to the increasing use of a vaccine against bacteria that is responsible for ear infections. Read the rest of this entry »

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Study About Menopause & Heart Health

As per new study, the women who experience hot flashes and night sweats when they begin menopause may be at a lower risk for heart disease, stroke and death. In U.S., hot flashes are also recognized as hot flushes. Hot flashes generate painful feeling of extreme heat and lasts for around 4 minutes on average. The study was published in the journal Menopause on 24th February. Dr. Emily Szmuilowicz was the lead author of the study. 60,000 women aged 50 to 79 were involved in the study for a period of 10 years. Read the rest of this entry »