Food sensitization linked to increased risk for cardiovascular mortality
Nov 17, 2023
A stronger association was seen for milk sensitization in both the NHANES and MESA cohorts.
Four people have died from Salmonella-tainted cantaloupe in the United States
Dec 19, 2023
“In this outbreak, 40 sick people resided in long-term care facilities … before they got sick.” The “CDC [also] advises facilities that care for people who are at higher risk for...
WHO agency declares aspartame a possible carcinogen
Jul 14, 2023
A WHO agency on Thursday declared aspartame is a possible carcinogen, fueling further debate on the safety of the artificial sweetener.
CDC warns of Listeria outbreak tied to cheese, yogurt
Feb 06, 2024
There is an increased risk among adults aged 65 or more years as well as and people with weakened immune systems, the CDC says.
Small dietary changes can lower carbon footprint
Oct 27, 2023
The total carbon footprint in United States would be reduced by >35% if all consumers switched to a lower carbon substitute.
Vegetarian diet tied to lower COVID-19 incidence
Jan 12, 2024
No association was seen for COVID-19 severity or duration, however.
Food insecurity in seniors linked to increased risk for dementia
Nov 21, 2023
Lower memory levels and faster age-related memory decline also were seen in association with low or very low food security.
10 sickened by E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese
Feb 20, 2024
Officials say 10 people have been sickened and four hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported.
Expanded use of Xolair to treat food allergies approved by the FDA
Feb 17, 2024
Xolair is not meant to substitute for emergency anaphylaxis medications such as the EpiPen.
New poll finds older Americans believe Medicare should cover weight-loss drugs
Dec 13, 2023
A 2003 law currently prohibits Medicare from covering medications specifically for weight loss. The poll was among those aged 50 to 80.