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
CDC advice says trans women can safely breastfeed babies - and doesn't mention health risks
Several information pages on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website appear to endorse 'chestfeeding' - a term used to describe feeding an infant or young child breast milk. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
UK dairy industry fears farm closures following processors ’ price cuts
Smaller farms at risk as production costs of milk exceed the amount that most farmers are paid (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High street chains are selling iced coffees laced with more sugar than a Mars bar or can of Coke
NHS health advice suggests a maximum of 30g - or seven teaspoons of free sugar - a day. However, a Starbucks caramel Frappuccino with semi-skimmed milk came in at 48.5g of sugar. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Now ’s The Time to Bring Up Menopause At Work
Being the chief people officer for the biotech giant Genentech was stressful enough, but last year, Cori Davis could tell that something more than just stress was starting to affect her. She kept waking up at night covered in sweat, making it difficult to get a good night’s sleep; during the day, she pushed through exhaustion to get her work done. A visit to Genentech’s campus health care confirmed her sneaking suspicion: she was going through menopause.
A few years ago, she might have kept that to herself. But there’s been a revolution in the world of women’s health in the last year, with women sta...
Source: TIME: Health - June 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alana Semuels Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate work Source Type: news
U.K. Shop-Price Inflation Falls in June on Cheaper Staples, Report Says
Shop-price annual inflation in the U.K. decelerated in early June on the back of cheaper fresh food as retailers cut prices of many staples such as milk, cheese and eggs, the latest report by NielsenIQ and the British Retail Consortium said Tuesday. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Can Boric Acid Be Used For?
Discussion
Boron is possibly an essential trace element for humans and is found in water and plants. Common sources are apples, beans (cooked and dried), coffee, fruits, milk, and potatoes. Borates are used as cleaning agents, fertilizers, greasing agents, food preservatives, in fiberglass production, as an insecticide, and even to help prevent wet and dry rot in wood. They can be used to acidify or thicken fluids.
Toxic borate exposure can occur through inhalation, or oral and dermal routes with non-intact skin being a bigger problem. Borate toxicity can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, emesis, fever, irritability, seizure...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - June 26, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Check your pantry: Frito-Lay issues allergy alert for an undeclared salsa dip ingredient
Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of Tostitos Avocado Salsa Jar Dip because it may contain an undeclared milk allergen, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - June 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Filling the Nutritional Gaps for Babies With Food Allergies
Wondering if your baby who has a food allergy is getting the nutrients they need for proper growth and development? Learn about vital vitamins, food and milk alternatives, and more. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - June 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The US has tons of leftover food. Upcycling seeks to turn would-be trash into ice cream and pizza
At Tyler Malek's ice cream parlors, one cook's trash is another chef's frosty treat. The head ice cream maker at the Portland, Oregon-based Salt & Straw uses the whey leftover from yogurt makers in upstate New York to make his lemon curd flavor. For chocolate barley milk, he mixes in the remnants…#tylermalek #portland #oregon #saltstraw #malek #pacificnorthwest #miami #cacaopulpchocolate #stracciatellagelato #cacao (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
