On October 12, 2018, five confirmed cases of mumps among migrants who had been transferred between two detention facilities were reported by the facilities to the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS). By December 11, eight Texas detention facilities and six facilities in five other states had reported 67 mumps cases to U.S. Immigration [...]
Abstract Background Due to limited therapeutic options, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium(VREF) is of great clinical significance. Recently, rising proportions of vancomycin resistance in enterococcal infections have been reported worldwide. This study aims to describe current epidemiological trends of VREF in German hospitals and to identify factors that are associated with an increased likelihood of vancomycin resistance in [...]
Preparation and response to weather-related and man-made emergencies is particularly important when it comes to indoor environments, since humans spend most of their time indoors, and rely on indoor spaces for shelter. Educating yourself about how to prepare for and respond to weather-related and man-made emergencies that affect indoor environments can help protect you and [...]
Besides sun exposure, the main culprit for skin damage and premature aging is something called advanced glycation end products, aka AGEs. These AGEs (appropriate name, huh?) are formed when fat or protein combines with sugar in our bloodstream. The good news? This means our diet can also be a powerful tool in fighting the aging process [...]
Looking for a healthy pizza recipe that won’t break your keto diet? I’ve got one you can try at home, so keep reading to find out more!. RELATED: Pizza Keto Fat Bombs In this article: The Crust Is Key to This Healthy Pizza Nutritional Information of the Ingredients How to Make Keto-Friendly Healthy Pizza Read and [...]
Be Strong, Small Warriors I woke up early this morning thinking about the gut and all its complexity. Maybe I was still sleepy, because the Pat Benatar song came piping into my head as I thought about the “good” bacteria fighting the “bad” bacteria. “We are strong! Your gut is a battlefield!” So what happens [...]
A Mediterranean-inspired salad, this Summer Peach Salad with Couscous and Pistachios features ripe summer peaches and is a simple, flavorful salad. The End of Summer Read more and get the recipe… The post Summer Peach Salad with Couscous & Pistachios appeared first on Healthier Environment Living Program.
Health care facility engineering and maintenance staff play an important role in providing a safe and healing environment for patients, visitors and staff. The look and feel of a health care facility impacts the first and lasting impressions of patients and visitors. A properly maintained and operated facility provides an environment that patients expect and deserve. [...]
Introduction Antibiotics are the most powerful tools we have to fight life-threatening infections, like those that can lead to sepsis. However, anytime antibiotics are used, they can cause side effects and contribute to antibiotic resistance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working to promote appropriate use by helping prescribers use the right [...]
Few things are scarier to a pumpkin farmer than the letters CMV. They stand for cucumber mosaic virus, a pathogen that lays waste to entire fields of pumpkins, cucumbers, and melons. Now, researchers have found a way to quickly develop vaccines that could eventually protect crops from viral pathogens. “This is a really neat finding,” [...]
