Health News
A Hospital Epidemic
We expect to go into the hospital to get better, not to become sicker. But sometimes hospital patients get infections that they didn't have before going to the hospital for treatment. And these infections could be costly.
Purity First Health Products, Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of Specific Lots of Healthy Life Chemistry B-50, Multi-Mineral and Vitamin C Products
East Northport, New York, Purity First Health Products, Inc. is voluntarily recalling two lots of Healthy Life Chemistry B-50 (100 capsules), one lot of Healthy Life Chemistry Multi-Mineral (200 capsules) and all lot numbers for Healthy Life Chemistry Vitamin C (200 capsules) to the consumer/user level.
Salad Suspected In Summer Outbreak
The foodborne parasite Cyclospora has been causing infections across the US this summer, leaving authorities searching for a culprit.
ER Docs Know Bell’s Palsy
The sudden onset of muscle weakness on one side of the face can be scary, to the point that it sends people rushing to the ER. This muscle weakness can be caused by a number of conditions. But when it's Bell 's palsy, ER doctors usually diagnose it correctly.
It's Not the Shots, It's What's Inside
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regularly update the recommendations for children's shots to help parents better understand new vaccinations. Some parents may be concerned that children receive more vaccines today than they had when the parents were young.
Voluntary Recall of Specified Lots of Nova Max Glucose Test Strips
Nova Diabetes Care today announced it is initiating a voluntary recall of 21 lots of the Nova Max Glucose Test Strips distributed both in the USA and outside the continental USA. Nova Max® Plus™ glucose meter kits that include test strips from the recalled lots are also included in this voluntary recall.
FDA Approves Label Changes for Antimalarial Drug Mefloquine Hydrochloride
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising the public about strengthened and updated warnings regarding neurologic and psychiatric side effects associated with the antimalarial drug mefloquine hydrochloride.
Hepatitis is a Global Concern
Ask some people to name the world's most dangerous diseases and they just may tick off several illnesses that dominate health news headlines. Hepatitis also should be on their radar, according to organizers of World Hepatitis Day.
This Old Man…Is Pretty Healthy!
It's no secret that Americans' life expectancy has been gradually increasing. This is great news — as long as adults can spend those extra years happy and healthy.
Don't Let Johnny Choke on His Food
Children love to put things in their mouths, which is a common cause of choking. But food is supposed to go in children's mouths — and food can cause choking too.