CDC: About Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Key points What it is An atrial septal defect is a hole in the wall (septum) that divides the upper chambers (atria) of the heart. The hole can vary in size and may close on its own or require surgery. As a baby’s heart develops during pregnancy, several openings in the wall divide the upper […]
FDA: Always Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
Getting treatment for obstructive sleep apnea or OSA can save your life and help you feel better every day. Do you feel tired or have a headache when you wake up in the morning? Something might be going wrong while you sleep that you don’t know about: obstructive sleep apnea (pronounced app-nee-uh). What is Obstructive […]
CDC: Anotia/Microtia
Key points What it is Anotia/microtia develops during the first few weeks of pregnancy. These defects can vary from being barely noticeable to being a significant problem with how the ear formed. Usually, anotia/microtia only affects how the baby’s ear looks. Sometimes, it affects the parts of the ear inside the head, and babies will […]
FDA: Taking Z-drugs for Insomnia? Know the Risks
ZZZZZ. Remember sleeping through the night? Not lately? If you’re lying awake night after night, unable to sleep, you may want to talk to your health care professional about it. They may prescribe insomnia medicines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, such as eszopiclone (Lunesta), zaleplon (Sonata) and zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, […]
CDC: Providing Care for Babies to Sleep Safely
What to know Parents and caregivers Creating a safe sleep area for babies CDC supports the 2022 recommendations issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Take the following actions to help reduce the risk of sleep-related infant deaths. Additional recommendations to reduce the risk of SIDS In addition to the recommendations listed above, other […]
FDA: Abdallah Candies Recalls Pecan Caramel Clusters
Abdallah Candies is voluntarily recalling a specific lot of Pecan Caramel Clusters, due to a mislabeled allergen. Product contains Cashews that were not listed on the product label. Product was sold and distributed exclusively to Lunds & Byerlys, as a private label, sold in the state of Minnesota. The recall is being conducted in cooperation […]
CDC: Arthritis Basics
Key points Overview Arthritis is a general term for conditions that affect the joints, tissues around joints, and other connective tissues. There are more than 100 types of arthritis. The causes of some forms of arthritis are unknown. Did you know? About 54 million U.S. adults have arthritis. The number of people with arthritis is expected […]
FDA: Albertsons Recalls Select Store-Made Deli Items
Following a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., Albertsons Companies has voluntarily recalled five store-made deli items, supplied by Fresh Creative Foods, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was initiated because these products contain a recalled bowtie pasta ingredient manufactured by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, CA. Listeria […]
CDC: Taking Care of Your Eyes
What to know To keep your eyes healthy, get a comprehensive dilated eye exam: an eye care professional will use drops to widen the pupils to check for common vision problems and eye diseases. Common eye disorders and diseases Some eye conditions can cause vision loss and even blindness. These include Other eye conditions, such […]
FDA: Sea Port Recalls Raw Frozen Easy Peel White Shrimp
Sea Port Products Corp of Kirkland, WA is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Sea Port brand bagged Frozen Raw Easy Peel White Shrimp Jumbo size 16/20 count/lb because they may have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137). Cs-137 is a man-made radioisotope of […]