FDA: Should You Put Sunscreen on Infants? Not Usually
When you go outdoors with your infant, whether for a quick stroll in the park or a day at the beach, it’s important to keep your little one out of the sun. But should you put sunscreen on your baby to protect them from the sun’s bright rays? Not usually. Your infant’s sensitive skin is […]
CDC: Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Getting enough sleep is important for people of all ages to stay in good health. Learn how much sleep you need. People often cut back on their sleep for work, for family demands, or even to watch a good show on television. But if not getting enough sleep is a regular part of your routine, […]
FDA: Honey-based or Honey-flavored Syrup Products May Pose Health Risk
Don’t Fall for False Claims When you’re browsing, one of the best ways to protect yourself from fake, and even possibly harmful, products is asking whether a claim sounds too good to be true, or if it contradicts what you’ve heard from reputable sources. On July 12, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted warning […]
CDC: Alpha-gal Syndrome
What is alpha-gal? What is alpha-gal syndrome (AGS)? Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic condition. AGS is also called alpha-gal allergy, red meat allergy, or tick bite meat allergy. AGS is not caused by an infection. AGS symptoms occur after people eat red meat or are exposed to other products containing alpha-gal. A […]
FDA: Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants
Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are a hazard year-round. Here are tips for preventing and treating the itchy rash and blisters. First comes the itching, then a red rash, and then blisters. These symptoms of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac can emerge any time from a few hours to several days […]
CDC: E. coli Outbreak – Organic Walnuts
Fast Facts Recalled Food: Gibson Farms, Inc. organic walnut halves and pieces Almost all sick people purchased organic walnuts from bulk bins in food co-ops or natural food stores in California and Washington. What You Should Do What Businesses Should Do Symptoms of E. coli Source: https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/walnuts-04-24/index.html
FDA: Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?
According to scientists at the FDA, caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much caffeine may pose a danger to your health. Do you drink just one cup of coffee or tea first thing in the morning, hoping the caffeine in it will jump-start your day? Do you follow […]
CDC: What is Giardiasis?
Giardiasis is a diarrheal disease caused by the microscopic parasite Giardia duodenalis (or “Giardia” for short). Once a person or animal has been infected with Giardia, the parasite lives in the intestines and is passed in stool (poop). Once outside the body, Giardia can sometimes survive for weeks or even months. Giardia can be found in every region of the United States and around […]
CDC: Water Treatment Options When Traveling
When visiting places with unknown water quality—whether you head to a remote location to camp or hike or travel to a new place—it may be necessary to disinfect the water to kill waterborne germs before using it. Drinking contaminated water or using it for cooking, washing food, preparing drinks, making ice, and brushing teeth can […]
CDC: Fentanyl Test Strips – A Harm Reduction Strategy
What are fentanyl test strips? Fentanyl test strips (FTS) are a low-cost method of helping prevent drug overdoses and reducing harm. FTS are small strips of paper that can detect the presence of fentanyl in all different kinds of drugs (cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, etc.) and drug forms (pills, powder, and injectables). FTS provide people who use […]