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 […]
FDA Approves First Nonprescription Daily Oral Contraceptive
For Immediate Release:July 13, 2023 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opill (norgestrel) tablet for nonprescription use to prevent pregnancy— the first daily oral contraceptive approved for use in the U.S. without a prescription. Approval of this progestin-only oral contraceptive pill provides an option for consumers to purchase oral contraceptive medicine without a […]
CDC: Fruit and Vegetable Safety
What You Need to Know Eating a diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables gives many health benefits. But it’s important to select and prepare them safely. Fruits and vegetables add nutrients to your diet that help protect you from heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. Also, choosing vegetables, fruits, and nuts over high-calorie foods can help you […]
FDA Converts Novel Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment to Traditional Approval
For Immediate Release:July 06, 2023 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration converted Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb), indicated to treat adult patients with Alzheimer’s Disease, to traditional approval following a determination that a confirmatory trial verified clinical benefit. Leqembi is the first amyloid beta-directed antibody to be converted from an accelerated approval to a traditional approval for […]