CDC: Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common type of birth defect. As medical care and treatment have advanced, babies with a CHD are living longer and healthier lives. Learn more facts about CHDs below. What are Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs)? CHDs are present at birth and can affect the structure of a baby’s heart and […]
FDA: Cookies-N-Milk Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough
Summary Company Announcement Date: October 04, 2023 FDA Publish Date: October 04, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages, Bakery Product/Mix, Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Peanuts Company Name: Cookies-N-Milk Brand Name: Cookies-N-Milk Product Description: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Company Announcement Cookies-N-Milk, of McKinney, TX is recalling their 6oz cups of “Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough” […]
CDC: Meningococcal Vaccination
Teens and young adults are at increased risk for meningococcal disease. Meningococcal disease is a very serious illness where death can occur in as little as a few hours. Talk with a doctor about meningococcal vaccination to help protect your child’s health. There are two types of meningococcal vaccines licensed in the United States: These vaccines […]
FDA: Contact Lenses: Safe Use of Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
Cleaning contacts with hydrogen peroxide solutions takes special care. Follow all directions to avoid stinging, burning and possible damage to your eyes. If you wear contact lenses, the way you clean and disinfect them can affect your vision and health. Following instructions from your eye care professional and from the contact lens solution manufacturer are […]
CDC: When and How to Wash Your Hands
Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy. How Germs Spread Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections. Germs can spread from person to person or from […]
FDA: Osteoarthritis in Cats: More Common Than You Think
Thanks to cutting-edge veterinary medicine, our pets are living longer. With longer lives, however, come chronic diseases, such as osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a commonly diagnosed disease in dogs. Until recently, it was less commonly diagnosed in cats. Fortunately, more veterinarians now actively look for the disease in cats, especially older cats. By recognizing osteoarthritis in […]
CDC: Breast Cancer Awareness
Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms. Are you worried about the cost? CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program offers free or low-cost […]
Biomic Sciences Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of ION* Sinus Support, ION* Biome Sinus, and Restore Sinus Spray Products Due to Microbial Contamination
SummaryCompany Announcement Date: September 29, 2023FDA Publish Date: October 02, 2023Product Type: DrugsReason for Announcement: Potential Contamination with Microbacterium spp., Fictibacillus spp., Bacillus spp., and Paenibacillus spp.Company Name: Biomic SciencesBrand Name: Ion and Restore brandsProduct Description: Nasal Sprays Company Announcement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 29, 2023 – Charlottesville, VA – Biomic Sciences is voluntarily […]
CDC: What is Thalassemia?
Thalassemia is an inherited (i.e., passed from parents to children through genes) blood disorder caused when the body doesn’t make enough of a protein called hemoglobin, an important part of red blood cells. When there isn’t enough hemoglobin, the body’s red blood cells don’t function properly and they last shorter periods of time, so there […]
FDA: Eagle Produce LLC Recalls Whole Cantaloupe Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: September 27, 2023 FDA Publish Date: September 28, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness Company Name: Eagle Produce, LLC Brand Name: Kandy Product Description: Whole Cantaloupe Company Announcement All News Sources Eagle Produce LLC Scottsdale, AZ is initiating a voluntary recall of 6,456 cases of […]