MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Health officials are investigating the monkeypox outbreak to determine if the virus acquired a mutation that makes it more transmissible or if superspreader events in Europe may be to blame for the current outbreak. "Anytime the virus does something new, it catches our attention," says Dr. Richard Kennedy, co-director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. BELOW: Dr. Kennedy discusses the current monkeypox outbreak Monkeypox is endemic in Central Africa. While outbreaks...

Turmeric Has Potential To Prevent And Treat Cancer: MSK

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center – Turmeric reduces inflammation, which is at the root of many diseases, including cancer. Animal and lab studies show that turmeric can help prevent cancer growth and kill certain cancer cells, but we don’t know if it has the same effect in humans. We need large clinical trials to figure that out, says Jason Dr. Hou of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The research community is on it. Dr. Hou cites a...

Pfizer to offer low-cost medicines, vaccines to poor nations

AP – Pfizer said Wednesday that it will provide nearly two dozen products, including its top-selling COVID-19 vaccine and treatment, at not-for-profit prices in some of the world's poorest countries. The drugmaker announced the program at the World Economic Forum's annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland, and said it was aimed at improving health equity in 45 lower-income countries. Most of the countries are in Africa, but the list also includes Haiti, Syria, Cambodia and North...

US, World Turning To Vaccines To Tackle Monkeypox Outbreak

Monkeypox, a potentially lethal disease responsible for an alarming rise in cases in North America and Europe over the past three weeks, is primarily spreading through sex between men, according to the World Health Organization

Check Labels Before Eating Another PBJ

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – Albertsons Companies, in cooperation with its supplier the J. M. Smucker Co., has recalled 11 store-prepared items because of possible Salmonella contamination . The store-prepared items were available for purchase at the following banners: Albertsons, Safeway, Lucky, Haggen, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Tom Thumb, United, Amigos, Market Street, Albertsons Market, Andronico’s Community Markets, Vons, Pak ‘N Save, Shaw’s, Star Market, Randalls, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, King’s and Balducci’s. This recall comes after J. M. Smucker...

Reporting On True Source Of Monkeypox Is “Reinforcing Homophobic And Racist Stereotypes,” Says UN

UNITED NATIONS – As a significant portion of the recently reported Monkeypox cases has been identified among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) expressed concern on Sunday that some media reporting and commentary was reinforcing homophobic and racist stereotypes. As of May 21, the World Health Organization (WHO) received reports of 92 laboratory-confirmed cases and 28 suspected cases from 12 countries not endemic...

Fecal Bacteria Found In Top Selling Peanut Butter Brand

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – Friday night the FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, reported that they are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg infections linked to certain Jif peanut butter products produced at the J.M. Smucker Company facility in Lexington, Kentucky.

Florida man ‘cooked’ after deputy’s Taser sparks gasoline explosion

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida deputy faces a misdemeanor charge for allegedly igniting a fireball at a gas station that left a suspect with serious burns, WESH reports. The suspect, Jean Barreto, was thought to be part of a group of dirt bike riders seen pointing guns at people while driving recklessly through traffic in Osceola County on Feb. 27, according to the county’s Sheriff Marcos Lopez. “In Osceola County, we have no tolerance for...

Many Older Women Have Active Sex Lives, But Menopause Can Interfere

Many women remain sexually active into their 70s, but for others, menopause symptoms and chronic health issues get in the way.

Is Your Home A Former Meth Lab?

HARRISBURG — An online federal database allows people to see whether their home or property was contaminated with toxic chemicals used to make such drugs as methamphetamine. This database significantly undercounts the number of sites in Pennsylvania, according to data obtained by Spotlight PA. Similar reporting discrepancies exist in neighboring states, but Pennsylvania is one of several nationwide that do not have laws or guidelines outlining how contaminated properties should be cleaned or when they are...

Mom Reads Aloud Assignment Given To Daughter. School Board Cuts Her Mic Because It’s Obscene

Daily Caller – A Nevada mother alleged that a teacher at Clark County School District — the nation’s fifth-largest public school district — forced her 15-year-old daughter to memorize and recite “pornographic material.” When the mother began reading the alleged assignment at a school board meeting, the board temporarily cut the mother’s microphone over obscene language. The assignment allegedly read, “I don’t love you. It’s not you, it’s just, I don’t like your d**k. Or any d**k...

Buffalo suspect: Lonely, isolated — and a sign of trouble

By BERNARD CONDON and MICHAEL HILL Associated Press CONKLIN, N.Y. (AP) — In the waning days of Payton Gendron's COVID-19-altered senior year at Susquehanna Valley High School, he logged on to a virtual learning program in economics class that asked: "What do you plan to do when you retire?" "Murder-suicide," Gendron typed. Despite his protests that it was all a joke, the bespectacled 17-year-old who had long been viewed by classmates as a smart loner was questioned...

Universal Antivirals Could be the Future for Preventing Pandemics

BIOSPACE – After experiencing a global pandemic, it seems the only positive takeaway is the importance of preparedness in the face of the unknown. The world needs to adjust to the possibility that another wave could lead to supply chain shortages, medical understaffing and inadequate treatment options. Since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been increased interest in developing a universal antiviral that would stop a pandemic in its tracks. Hyundai Bioscience announced this week...

County Launches Genius Mosquito-Control Plan (No Pesticides)

The Journal News – To prevent mosquitoes from multiplying, the Westchester County Department of Health is giving away 300 pounds of fathead minnows the first weekend in May. Westchester County Health Department to offer Free Minnows to residents for Mosquito Prevention To help residents keep their backyards free of mosquito breeding sites, the Westchester County Department of Health will give away free minnows for residential ponds and water features, along with advice and strategies to prevent...

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