E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Spinach – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News TUESDAY, Nov. 16, 2021 Ten people in seven states have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak linked to baby spinach, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. The agency said people should not eat, sell or serve Josie’s Organics prepackaged baby spinach that has a […]
As we develop, the brain connects lessons learned differently
A new study of brain activity patterns in people doing a memory task finds that the way we make inferences — finding hidden connections between different experiences — changes dramatically as we age. The study’s findings might one day lead to personalized learning strategies based on a person’s cognitive and brain development. The researchers found […]
Just How Bad Is a ‘Sulfur Microbial Diet’ for Colorectal Cancer Risk?
Risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) was increased in people who consumed larger amounts of foods friendly to sulfur-metabolizing bacteria, an analysis of the Health Professionals Follow-up Study and Nurses’ Health studies suggested. Participants in the highest quintile of adherence to this so-called sulfur microbial diet — where junky food like french fries, red and processed […]
How Many People Have Cluster B Personality Disorders?
Studies have suggested that around 1%-6% of people suffer from cluster B personality disorders. Learn about each of the four types Studies have suggested that around 1%-6% of people suffer from cluster B personality disorders. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 9.1% of the population in the United States have a […]
Fewer Hepatitis C Patients Seeking Treatment of Late
The number of people with hepatitis C virus (HCV) treated with direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) dropped sharply in 2020, accelerating a decline that began in 2015, CDC researchers found. While 843,362 individuals from 2014-2020 were estimated to receive DAAs for HCV, only 83,740 initiated DAA treatment in 2020, down from 114,893 in 2019 and a […]
Plant-based alternative food consumption may have doubled in UK over ten years suggests first analysis of its kind
The proportion of UK people reporting eating and drinking plant-based alternative foods such as plant-based milk, vegan sausages and vegetable burgers nearly doubled between 2008-2011 and 2017-2019, according to a new study in Science of the Total Environment. The study was led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), with partners the […]
A personalized exosuit for real-world walking: Ultrasound measurements of muscle dynamics provide customized, activity-specific assistance
People rarely walk at a constant speed and a single incline. We change speed when rushing to the next appointment, catching a crosswalk signal, or going for a casual stroll in the park. Slopes change all the time too, whether we’re going for a hike or up a ramp into a building. In addition to […]
Plant-based gummy candy helps vegans and vegetarians get their vitamins
Worldwide, millions of people follow vegan and vegetarian diets for religious, ethical, environmental or economic reasons. While these diets have purported health benefits, they can also lack essential nutrients, such as vitamins B12 and D3, if not well-planned or supplemented correctly. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Food Science & Technology have packed a strawberry-flavored gummy […]
Landmark study points to source of rapid aging, chronic inflammation in people living with HIV
In a groundbreaking study of people living with HIV, University of Alberta researchers found that elusive white blood cells called neutrophils play a role in impaired T cell functions and counts, as well as the associated chronic inflammation that is common with the virus. Neutrophils are a foundational part of the body’s immune system and […]
TAVR Chugging Along at 5 Years in SURTAVI Trial
Researchers keeping an eye on the long-term outcomes of people undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) reported encouraging results in both clinical and economic terms, according to two reports from the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) meeting. The 5-year incidence of all-cause mortality or disabling stroke among people in the SURTAVI trial was no different between […]