CDC: Gynecologic Cancer Awareness
Learn the symptoms of cancers that start in a woman’s reproductive organs and how to lower your risk. Gynecologic cancers are cancers of women’s reproductive organs. The five main types are cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancer. What Are the Symptoms? These could be symptoms of a gynecologic cancer— It is important to pay attention to your body and know […]
FDA: Treating Migraines: Ways to Fight the Pain with Medication
Thought there was no hope for treating your migraine headaches? Don’t give up. Migraines are headaches with intense pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the head, along with nausea or vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. A migraine can last four to 72 hours when untreated. According to the National Institutes of Health, […]
CDC: What Is Children’s Mental Health?
Being mentally healthy during childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones and learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems. Mentally healthy children have a positive quality of life and can function well at home, in school, and in their communities. Mental disorders among children are described as serious changes in […]
FDA: Prostate Cancer Symptoms, Tests and Treatments
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the U.S. and the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths. And African-American men are more likely to get prostate cancer and twice as likely to die from the disease than men of other races. The prostate is part of the male reproductive system that […]
CDC: What is ADHD?
ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active. Signs and Symptoms It is normal for children to […]
FDA: Allergen Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in “Cake”
Summary Company Announcement Date: September 19, 2023FDA Publish Date: September 19, 2023Product Type: Food & BeveragesReason for Announcement: Undeclared peanutsCompany Name: David’s CookiesBrand Name: MarketsideProduct Description: Chocolate Cake Company Announcement David’s Cookies is recalling 960 units of “Marketside Chocolate Chip Explosion Cake” lot # BS23212 that has been sold in Walmart retail stores across the […]
CDC: Respiratory Disease Season Outlook – Summary
Along with the seasonal influenza virus (flu) and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19 has become a part of the respiratory virus season. Analysis from CDC’s Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics shows that with the addition of a third virus (COVID-19) that can cause severe disease, even an average respiratory season can place significant strain on our healthcare system. Fall and […]
FDA: Cholesterol Medicines
Cholesterol is a kind of fat in your blood. Your body makes its own cholesterol, but you also get it from the foods you eat, such as meat; foods fried in animal fat, like lard, butter, or margarine; dairy products; or other foods. Most people do not show any signs of high cholesterol. The only […]
CDC: Child Passenger Safety
Motor Vehicle Crashes: A Leading Cause of Death for Children In 2021, 711 child passengers ages 12 and younger were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the United States, and in 2020 more than 63,000 were injured. Of the children who were killed in a crash, 36% were not buckled up. Parents and caregivers can make a lifesaving difference […]
FDA: Knickerbocker 365 Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in “Homestyle Hamburger Buns”
Summary Company Announcement Date: September 14, 2023 FDA Publish Date: September 14, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential or Undeclared Allergen/Milk Company Name: Knickerbocker 365, Inc. Brand Name: Knickerbocker Product Description: Homestyle Hamburger Buns Company Announcement Knickerbocker 365, Inc. of Madison Heights, MI, is recalling its 16-ounce packages of “Homestyle Hamburger […]