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Friday, August 23, 2019

CDC Warns of 'Super' Salmonella in Beef, Cheese

salmonella

First seen in 2017, this bacterial strain has already caused 255 Americans in 32 states to become ill, and many more cases are expected.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20190822/cdc-warns-of-super-salmonella-in-beef-cheese?src=RSS_PUBLIC

CBD Is the Rage, But More Science Needed on Safety, Effectiveness

cbd drug for epilepsy called epidiolex

The review found that limited regulation of CBD products is a concern for health care providers.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20190822/cbd-is-the-rage-but-more-research-needed?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Cases of Lung Injury Tied to Vaping Keep Rising

vape pen

Late Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its tally of such cases to 153, spread across 16 states. These cases have emerged in a relatively short timeframe -- from June 28 through Aug. 20, the agency said in a statement.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20190822/cases-of-lung-injury-tied-to-vaping-keep-rising?src=RSS_PUBLIC

However the World Health Organization also noted that more research is needed into how microplastics may impact human health and the environment, the Associated Press reported.

micrograph of microplastics

However the World Health Organization also noted that more research is needed into how microplastics may impact human health and the environment, the Associated Press reported.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20190822/microplastics-in-drinking-water-not-a-health-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Thursday, August 22, 2019

TB Cases Drop Among the Young, But Racial Disparities Persist

illustration of lungs

Rates among all other racial/ethnic groups were at least 14 times higher than among whites.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20190822/tb-cases-drop-among-young-but-disparities-persist?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Even a Little Exercise Means a Lot for Life Span

mature couple working out

The Norwegian researchers also found that too much sitting was associated with a higher risk of early death.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20190822/even-a-little-exercise-means-a-lot-for-life-span?src=RSS_PUBLIC

No Such Thing As Crazy Cat Ladies: Study

woman with pet cat

A new study says that people who have lots of cats aren't more likely to be anxious, depressed or lonely, CNN reporte



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20190822/no-such-thing-as-crazy-cat-ladies-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC