Here's Why Raw Milk Is Risky for Kids
(MedPage Today) -- Back in 2006, when her son Chris was just 7 years old, Mary McGonigle-Martin thought raw milk might be a more healthful alternative to pasteurized milk for her family. Labor Day weekend of that year, Chris drank raw milk -... (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - July 18, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Japan dairy companies bet on Asia exports as demand slows at home
TOKYO -- Japanese milk producers Megmilk Snow Brand and Yotsuba Milk Products will expand dairy exports to Asian markets to secure new revenue streams as prices hikes dent demand at home. Megmilk will soon start exporting its "Hokkaido" brand long-life milk to Thailand. It already ships the…#tokyo #megmilksnowbrand #yotsubamilkproducts #hokkaido #thailand #singapore #taiwan #hongkong #palau (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Let ’s Consider The Benefits Of Raw Milk.
More than half the states in the U.S. now allow the sale of raw milk. That doesn't mean it's safe to drink. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - July 17, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Steven Salzberg, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation standard Source Type: news

A new bar in Dubai is offering'gourmet water' infused with minerals to'suit your mood '
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — First, it was the banana-randomberry-wheat grass smoothies. Then the cold brew, triple-shot, something-milk lattes, the German-word craft beers, the small-batch, barrel-aged Prohibition cocktails. Now a new bar in Dubai, the Middle Eastern hub of all things…#dubai #unitedarabemirates #prohibition #middleeastern #aquawaterbarbyluqel #alpineorarctic #roiajabari #runnersheaven #veganschoice #coke (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

PPP fraud is ‘worst in history’: $200B stolen and blown on Lamborghinis, beach houses and bling
Tens of thousands of fraudsters splurged on Lamborghinis, vacation homes, private jet flights and Cartier jewelry by fleecing the PPP loan system in a $200 billion heist — and did it because the COVID loan scheme was so easy to milk. Approximately $1.2 trillion was rushed through Congress in 2020…#lamborghinis #ppp #sba #joshbellamy #donaldfinley #manhattan #jekyllhyde #nantucket #dionisbeach #arollsroyce (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

‘It’s one of the great mysteries of our time’: why extreme food allergies are on the rise – and what we can do about them
More and more youngsters are experiencing serious reactions to everyday foods – and even our pets are suffering. We meet one family who lost a son to anaphylaxis and ask what can be doneWhen five-year-old Benedict Blythe woke up on the morning of 1 December 2021, he was excited that Christmas was coming. He came downstairs to open the first box in his Advent calendar containing a plastic springy frog and a dairy-free white chocolate (Benedict was allergic to milk, along with many other foods including soy, sesame, eggs and nuts). It was Benedict ’s first term at school – Barnack primary in Stamford – and he loved i...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 15, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Bee Wilson Tags: Allergies Schools Children Food Source Type: news

Everywhere & Invisible
Everywhere & Invisible — How AI Quietly Infiltrates Our Everyday Lives “Everywhere. It’s invisible, but it’s shaping our world in ways we’re only beginning to understand.” Welcome to the unseen revolution. “Hey Siri, remind me to buy milk on my way home.” Let’s start with the most everyday of…#heysiri #googlemaps #alexa (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Sugar molecule found in breast milk boosts infant brain development
A team of Yale researchers have identified a component of breast milk that promotes how neurons form connections in infants ’ brains. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - July 11, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

The healthiest type of milk to drink - dietician compares cow's, soya and oat milk
There is a wider choice of milks to choose from than ever before, but which type would be most beneficial to your health? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Infant Egg Allergy Unaffected by Mom's Early Postnatal Diet
(MedPage Today) -- Infants were no less likely to develop egg allergy if their mother ate eggs in the days after delivery as a means of low-dose oral immunotherapy via breast milk, a randomized clinical trial showed. At 12 months of age, egg allergy... (Source: MedPage Today Allergy)
Source: MedPage Today Allergy - July 10, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news

A Third Of Vegan Products Found To Contain Milk Or Egg
New research has revealed that over a third of food products labeled as vegan in the UK contain animal ingredients, raising concerns about potential dangers for individuals with severe allergies. A recent investigation conducted by Hampshire and Kent Scientific Services found that, out of 61…#hampshire #johnherriman #ctsi (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Culture clash: Religious right makes a move in Southern California
TEMECULA, Calif. — Three Southern California school board members backed by a far-right pastor narrowly won election last fall in campaigns fueled by pandemic rage. Then they banned critical race theory and rejected social studies materials that included LGBTQ rights hero Harvey Milk. Now, they’re…#temecula #southerncalifornia #harveymilk #alexdouvas #orangecounty #republicans #democrats #joysilver #riversidecounty #josephkomrosky (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The 51 best things we bought on Amazon under $25, from a handheld milk frother to a rechargeable book light
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. We compiled a list of our favorite budget gifts and things to buy on Amazon under $25, including handy kitchen tools, beauty products, and more. Amazon;Jacqueline Saguin/Insider If you've ever wondered what…#amazon #saguininsider #michaeldomanico #neworleans #cafedumonde #chicory #sallykaplanreusable #sallykaplan #moka #italian (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

FNS: National School Lunch, Special Milk, and School Breakfast Programs, National Average Payments/Maximum Reimbursement Rates
Announces the annual adjustments to the federal and state funding levels and reimbursement rates for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs and the reimbursement rates for institutions participating in the Special Milk Program for Children. Updated rates are effective from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - July 7, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Vaccination Is the Best Bet Against Drug-Resistant Superbugs — Experts
Experts encourage parents to vaccinate their children against typhoid to ensure that the child has access to clean drinking water. Credit: Zofeen Ebrahim/IPS By Zofeen EbrahimKARACHI, Jul 6 2023 (IPS) The first thing you notice about eight-month-old Manahil Zeeshan is how tiny she looks on the adult-size hospital bed at the government-run Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN) in Korangi, a neighbourhood in Karachi. Her right foot is taped with a cannula, and she whimpers incessantly. “I have been in and out of the hospital for the last seven days,” said Uzma Mohammad, Zeeshan’s mom, with worry lines...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - July 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Zofeen Ebrahim Tags: Africa Civil Society Development & Aid Editors' Choice Featured Headlines Health Humanitarian Emergencies Inequality Poverty & SDGs TerraViva United Nations IPS UN Bureau IPS UN Bureau Report Pakistan Source Type: news