Artificial intelligence (AI) may be guiding doctors towards a gut-focused means of accurately diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), new research shows. The illness appears to disrupt relationships between a person’s gut microbiome, immune system and metabolism, explained a team led by Julia Oh. She’s a microbiologist and professor at Duke University, but worked on the… read on > read on >
A pizza shop in Wisconsin accidentally served food made with oil containing THC, the main compound in marijuana, sickening dozens of people. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shared a report last week that identified the eatery as Famous Yeti’s Pizza in Stoughton, Wisc. The mixup happened in October, when the restaurant… read on > read on >
Ritz peanut butter cracker sandwiches are being recalled due to the possible presence of undeclared peanuts, a major allergen. The affected products contain individually wrapped packs that may have been mislabeled as cheese sandwiches instead of peanut butter ones, according to Newsweek. The outer cartons were labeled correctly and indicated the presence of peanuts. Mondelēz Global LLC… read on > read on >
Low vitamin D levels might increase a person’s odds of a severe bout with COVID-19, a new study says. People with a vitamin D deficiency are 36% more likely to require hospitalization from a COVID infection, researchers report in the journal PLOS One. “Vitamin D plays a key role in regulating the immune system, so… read on > read on >
The goal of the federally recognized definition is to provide consistency in research and policy to address health concerns associated with these foods read on >
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall of a commonly prescribed thyroid medication due to what it described as “subpotent” active ingredients. The recall of more than 160,000 bottles of levothyroxine sodium, which went into effect June 20, was upgraded to a Class II recall on July 23. Class II recalls… read on > read on >
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has signed off on the first-ever cream specifically approved for treating chronic hand eczema (CHE). CHE is common condition marked by redness, itching and cracking on the hands and wrists. Anzupgo (delgocitinib cream) is approved for adults with moderate-to-severe CHE who can’t use topical steroids or who don’t respond well to… read on > read on >
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Two types of tuna sold in seven states are being recalled due to listeria concerns. The first recall affects tuna salad and ready-to-eat foods containing tuna salad from Beaverton, Oregon-based Reser’s Fine Foods. The products were sold at Jewel-Osco (owned by Albertsons) stores in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. The second recall affects tuna salad and ready-to-eat foods… read on > read on >
Urgent care clinics are handing out fistfuls of antibiotics, steroids and opioids for conditions these drugs won’t help, a new study says. “Previous studies had shown that patients continue to receive antibiotics for diagnoses where they may not be indicated, such as for a viral respiratory infection, especially in urgent care settings,” said co-lead researcher… read on > read on >
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