VICTOR, N.Y. (WHEC) — E. coli has been found in the water supply for the Village of Victor, according to the Monroe County Water Authority. The dangerous bacteria was found in the drinking water Aug. 15, but the water authority claims it was not notified until Aug. 20. Read more… The post E. coli [...]
Vaccine approval process also called the ‘valley of death, where bright ideas go to die’, says Steven Jones In 2005, microbiologist Steven Jones was part of a medical team in Angola, which was in the midst of an outbreak of Marburg, Ebola’s sister virus. The team had samples of an experimental vaccine, developed by Jones and [...]
Protect yourself from tick bites SPRINGFIELD– Last summer, a Kankakee County resident tested positive for Heartland virus, the first case reported in Illinois. In response to this human case, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) collaborated with the Illinois Natural History Survey Medical Entomology Laboratory (INHS MEL) and Kankakee County Health Department to conduct [...]
Did you know that if you avoid salt entirely, you may also be at risk for health problems? The healthiest salt options will be explored here so that you can make informed decisions. The discussion of salt should be an easy one. It’s bad for you, right? Headlines about salt are quite conflicting. Two headlines [...]
Turmeric is a spice that has anti-inflammatory properties. Many people believe that it can relieve arthritis symptoms, especially when paired with other inflammation-fighting foods. This article looks at 10 ways to use turmeric in tasty, healthful recipes. People have used turmeric for a variety of health conditions for thousands of years. One of its compounds, [...]
Some help for this slightly uncomfortable conversation Parenthood is full of moments that push you outside of your comfort zone — and that doesn’t stop when your kids hit double digits. Except now, instead of changing diapers and handling tantrums, you’re fielding questions like, “How do I use a tampon?” You might feel as awkward answering [...]
New research investigates the effect of following a Wahls paleo diet on fatigue in multiple sclerosis (MS). According to some estimates, at least two-thirdsof people with MS experience debilitating fatigue as part of their condition. There are many possible explanations for fatigue in MS. For example, exhaustion can result from the pathobiological processes associated with this condition, [...]
The headline is not exaggeration or hyperbole. Scientific American just ran an article claiming that vegetables are becoming like sugary snacks and are toxic. And that’s not even the worst part. The article was given the ridiculous headline “Broccoli Is Dying. Corn Is Toxic. Long Live Microbiomes!” It was co-authored by a marine biologist and a retired English teacher. [...]
Practical tips to keep your kids safe It seems unthinkable, and yet it happens. Every year, children die after being left in the car on a hot day — even just for a few minutes. There are some misconceptions about this issue, as explained by pediatrician Skyler Kalady, MD. Here she separates five common myths from the facts and offers [...]
In mid-July the WHO declared the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. At the time over 2000 cases had been reported. A factor that is likely to have influenced the decision was that a new case had been noted near Goma near the border with Rwanda. The fear [...]
