FDA: Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis B can be an acute, short-term infection or a chronic, long-lasting infection. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders make up over half of the people in the United States living with chronic hepatitis B. African Americans have the second-highest rate of chronic hepatitis […]
CDC: Get the Facts on Radon
Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water. Radon can get trapped inside homes and buildings and build up in the air. Over time, breathing in high levels of radon can cause lung cancer. Radon in Homes and BuildingsAll outdoor and indoor air has some radon in it. […]
FDA: Women and Anxiety
What is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear about an event or situation. It is a normal reaction to stress. Anxiety can help you stay alert for a challenging situation at work, study harder for an exam, or remain focused on an important speech. In general, it helps you cope. When […]
CDC: What is dementia?
Dementia is not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Though dementia mostly affects older adults, it is not a part of normal aging. How common is dementia? […]
FDA: Cava Foods, Inc., a Subsidiary of Cava Group, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Sesame in Cava Spicy Hummus
SummaryCompany Announcement Date: July 17, 2023FDA Publish Date: July 18, 2023Product Type: Food & Beverages, Prepared Food, AllergensReason for Announcement: Undeclared sesame allergenCompany Name: Cava Foods, Inc.Brand Name: CAVAProduct Description: Spicy Hummus, 8 oz tub Company AnnouncementFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 17, 2023 – Cava Foods, Inc., a subsidiary of Cava Group, Inc. in Washington […]
CDC: Buy Quiet
OverviewNoise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses in the United States. Each year approximately 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to noise loud enough to damage their hearing. To create a more healthful workplace, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends preventing hazardous noise through controls for noise […]
FDA: Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Outshine No Sugar Added Strawberry Fruit Bars in 6 Count Pack
Summary: Company Announcement Date: July 17, 2023FDA Publish Date: July 18, 2023Product Type: Food & BeveragesReason for Announcement: Undeclared milk allergenCompany Name: Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc.Brand Name: OutshineProduct Description: No Sugar Added Strawberry Fruit Bars Company Announcement July 17, 2023, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of its Outshine No […]
CDC: Working in Heat
Heat stress can affect many outdoor and indoor workers. To prevent heat-related illnesses (HRI) and injuries, employers should develop and use a comprehensive heat-related illness prevention program at the workplace. In occupational settings, heat stress is the combination of the heat your body produces (metabolic heat), environmental factors (for example, temperature and humidity), and clothing […]
FDA: Approves New Drug to Prevent RSV in Babies and Toddlers
For Immediate Release:July 17, 2023Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Beyfortus (nirsevimab-alip) for the prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease in neonates and infants born during or entering their first RSV season, and in children up to 24 months of age who remain vulnerable to severe RSV disease through […]
CDC: Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning on Your Boat
Gasoline-powered engines on boats, including onboard generators, produce carbon monoxide (CO), a colorless and odorless gas that can poison or kill someone who breathes too much of it. How CO Can Build Up In a Boat Larger boats, such as houseboats, sometimes have generators that vent toward the rear of the boat. This venting poses […]