As a nurse practitioner, Wanda Liddell knew it was a medical emergency when she saw one of her patients struggling to breathe last month. But in her backcountry town of Cross City, Florida, the ambulance took 30 minutes to arrive. Even worse, it was another 45 miles to the nearest hospital. Liddell faces this situation often and always wonders, what if? She is one of many medical providers working in towns 30 miles or more from a hospital, a distance that can make the difference between … [Read more...]
Poor sleep habits increase risk for obesity, study says
Something else to fret over as you lie awake at night: Poor sleep may increase the risk of being overweight and obese, a new study contends. "Because we found that adults who reported sleeping less than their peers were more likely to be overweight or obese, our findings highlight the importance of getting enough sleep," said the study's senior investigator, Laura Hardie, of the University of Leeds in England. "How much sleep we need differs between people, but the current consensus is … [Read more...]
22,000 pounds of beef recalled amid E. coli fears
More than 22,000 pounds of beef are being recalled due to possible E. coli contamination, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Monday. Creation Gardens Inc., a wholesale food supplier, is recalling raw ground beef and beef primal cut products after in-plant inspection personnel were notified of two positive E. coli test results Monday. The beef products were shipped to food service stores in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee, with the … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama new policy for school lunches
Former first lady Michelle Obama on Friday warned President Donald Trump's efforts to scale back programs that affect American children. Obama made the remarks at the annual Partnership for a Healthier America Summit in Washington, D.C. "We've got to make sure we don't let anybody take us back," she said, noting particularly the Trump administration's efforts to unwind her legacy program to improve nutrition for schoolchildren. Perdue's argument last week was, "If kids aren't eating the … [Read more...]
Are potatoes healthy
Yes, a plain baked potato is a healthy food, especially when it is consumed with its fiber-rich skin. But because its nutrient profile and composition is different from other vegetables (it has more starch than leafy greens, for example), it shouldn't be the only vegetable in your diet. Though potatoes may be thought of as a fattening food, a medium, unsalted plain baked potato with skin has only 160 calories and is naturally fat- and cholesterol-free. Each potato also packs about 4 grams … [Read more...]
Trump Health Dept. dismisses Obama appointed surgeon general
The Trump administration has relieved Dr. Vivek Murthy of his duties as U.S. Surgeon General. A spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Human Services says Murthy was asked to resign after "assisting in a smooth transition" under President Donald Trump. Murthy was a holdover from the Obama administration. Murthy's deputy, Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams, is serving as acting surgeon general and leader the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps until the Senate confirms a … [Read more...]
Surgery for gallstones may not be necessary for all patients
Gallbladder removal may not always necessary for gallstone pancreatitis, a new study suggests. Gallstone pancreatitis occurs when one or more gallstones gets stuck in a duct in the pancreas. This blocks pancreatic enzymes from leaving the pancreas and traveling to the small intestine to aid in digestion. When those enzymes back up into the pancreas, it causes inflammation and pain, according to the American College of Gastroenterology. The standard treatment is to remove the gallbladder … [Read more...]
Flu vaccine is 48% effective this season, CDC says
The flu shot has been reducing the risk of infections in the United States by about half this season, according to reports issued Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but the season is expected to continue for several more weeks. The predominant virus strain this season is influenza A (H3N2) strain; the estimated effectiveness of the vaccine in preventing illness caused by that strain was 43%. The vaccine's estimated effectiveness against the influenza B virus was 73%. … [Read more...]
Food insecurity has impact on school readiness, performance
Researchers from Georgetown University and the University of Virginia have found young children who experience food insecurity have difficulties in learning and performance in kindergarten. Food insecurity refers to a lack of food or sufficient quantities or quality of food necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Children living in poverty often experience food insecurity in their homes. The study used data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study--Birth Cohort and analyzed 3,700 low-income … [Read more...]
Study finds energy drinks, alcohol increase injury risk
Researchers at the University of Victoria's Center for Addictions Research of British Columbia, or CARBC, found combining energy drinks and alcohol can increase a person's risk of injury from falls and other accidents. The team analyzed peer-reviewed journal articles on alcohol and energy drinks from 1981 to 2016 and found a link between the use of alcohol mixed with energy drinks, or AmED, and an increased risk of injury compared with drinking alcohol alone. "The stimulant effects of … [Read more...]
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