Antibiotics Destroy Memories?
Even in my earliest days of practicing medicine, I was never a big fan of prescribing antibiotics – except, of course, in cases of extreme or life-threatening infections.
Because even back then, I was concerned about the damage these drugs could cause to your gut.
That’s because trillions of microscopic bacteria – some that protect against certain diseases and some that can cause disease – live in your microbiome and exist in a delicate balance with each other.
The problem is that antibiotics can’t distinguish between so-called “good” bacteria and the “bad” ones causing the infection.
These drugs kill eve...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - September 19, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Anti-Aging Source Type: news
More than 58K pounds of ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
Over 58,000 pounds of ground beef products have been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. On Sept. 15, the U.S. Department of Agriculture shared the news in a bulletin on its website. According to the federal agency, the recall will affect approximately 58,281 pounds of ground beef…#americanfoodsgroup #wisconsin #shiga #stec #georgia #michigan #ohio #llc #greenbay #beef (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
Meat eaters are being warned about a possible E. coli contamination in some ground beef packages sold in several states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said Friday that the Wisconsin-based Green Bay Dressed Beef, LCC has recalled a little over 58,000…#fsis #wisconsin #greenbay #beef #stec #o103 #est #ohio #michigan #georgia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Over 58K pounds of raw ground beef recalled in multiple states
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a recall on approximately 58,281 pounds of raw ground beef due to possible E. coli contamination. American Foods Group and business operator Green Bay Dressed Beef announced a recall Friday after a sample collected by a state public health official…#americanfoodsgroup #greenbay #beef #shiga #stec #o103 #usda #90050beeffineground #georgia #michigan (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Secondary cases of E. coli grow in aftermath of Calgary outbreak: Alberta Health Services
There are now 348 lab-confirmed cases of E. coli in Calgary following an outbreak at daycares — including 27 secondary cases, up by four since Saturday, Alberta Health Services says. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - September 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Calgary Source Type: news
More Than 58,000 Pounds Of Ground Beef Recalled Over E. Coli Concerns
On September 15, approximately 58,281 pounds of raw ground beef were recalled due to possible E. coli contamination, per an official announcement by the USDA. A sample batch tested positive for E. coli O103 under examination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection…#usda #o103 #fsis #americanfoodsgroup #llc #greenbay #beef #georgia #michigan #ohio (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Alberta premier orders review of shared kitchens in Calgary as hundreds of kids sick with E. coli
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said a central kitchen believed to be linked to an E. coli outbreak in Calgary that has made hundreds of children sick has been closed indefinitely, and said she has ordered a review of all shared kitchens in the city. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - September 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Calgary Source Type: news
Premier Danielle Smith preparing compensation for families impacted by E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares
In her first interview about an E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares that spread to more than 300 children, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she's directed her government to come up with a proposal to financially help affected families. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - September 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Calgary Source Type: news
How E. coli infections wreak havoc on the body, causing dangerous disease — particularly in kids
Certain strains of E. coli are capable of causing severe disease, by rapidly spreading through the human digestive system, wreaking havoc throughout the bloodstream, and eventually damaging the delicate kidneys. That's the situation right now during a large outbreak in Alberta, with hundreds of children now affected. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - September 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
E. Coli Source Sought In Daycare-Associated Outbreak In Canada
Investigators are testing samples from a kitchen shared by 11 childcare sites as hundreds of individuals test positive for E. coli. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - September 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Andrea Anderson, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation standard Source Type: news
Here are some of the biggest E. coli O157 outbreaks in Canada
An outbreak of E. coli infections at several Calgary daycares has infected more than 260 people, most of them children. It's not the first major outbreak of the food-borne illness— here's a chronological list of some of Canada's other major E. coli O157 outbreaks. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - September 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Calgary Source Type: news
Cockroaches, previous violations at kitchen used by Calgary daycares as E. coli outbreak toll climbs to 264
A report, released by Alberta Health Services Tuesday, details health violations at a shared kitchen used by a number of daycares in the city. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - September 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Calgary Source Type: news
Warning to smartwatch wearers - study finds wristband loaded with harmful bacteria
Smartwatch wristbands have been found to be covered with Staphylococcus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomona. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
4 Calgary daycares linked to E. coli outbreak allowed to reopen at their discretion Monday, AHS says
None of the four facilities that are allowed to open at their discretion Monday were linked to any positive E. coli cases, despite sharing a kitchen where the outbreak started, Alberta Health Services. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - September 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Calgary Source Type: news
Parents struggle as 27 hospitalized in Calgary daycare E. coli outbreak
Twenty-seven patients are currently hospitalized after an outbreak of shiga toxin-producing E. coli forced the closure of 11 daycare sites in the city over the Labour Day weekend. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - September 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Calgary Source Type: news
