Fresh air or foul odour? How Covid can distort the sense of smell
Coronavirus-induced parosmia is surprisingly common and the sensory confusion can have profound effectsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDeirdre likens her body odour to raw onions; Deepak says his favourite aftershave smells foul, and coffee like cleaning products; Julie thinks coffee and chocolate both smell like burnt ashes.Most people are aware that a cardinal symptom of Covid-19 is loss of smell, or anosmia. It may last for weeks or even months. Increasingly though, those who have recovered subsequently develop another disorienting symptom, parosmia, or a distorted sense of smell. This typi...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 29, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Linda Geddes Science correspondent Tags: Coronavirus UK news Medical research Science World news Source Type: news

Whole raw onions recalled in Canada over link to U.S. salmonella outbreak
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall warning for whole red, yellow and white raw onions after U.S. health officials linked the vegetables to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 650 people in 37 U.S. states. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - October 22, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news

US salmonella outbreak tied to onions sickens more than 650
U.S. health officials say a salmonella outbreak tied to onions has sickened more than 650 people in 37 states (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - October 21, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

Salmonella Outbreak in 37 States Linked to Onions
Title: Salmonella Outbreak in 37 States Linked to OnionsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/21/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/21/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - October 21, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Onions from Mexico linked to salmonella outbreak in 37 states
The CDC is urging Americans to " throw away any unlabeled unions " from Mexico as officials investigate an outbreak of salmonella linked to the Mexican-imported vegetable that has sickened hundreds. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - October 21, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

SpaceX rocket heads to ISS with squid, toothpaste and avocados
Rocket due to reach the International Space Station this weekend is loaded with 7,300lb of fresh food and supplies for an orbiting labSpaceX has launched a supply mission bound for the International Space Station on Thursday, carrying with it thousands of tiny sea creatures along with a plaque-fighting toothpaste experiment and powerful solar panels.The 7,300lb (3,300kg) shipment – which also includes fresh lemons, onions, avocados and cherry tomatoes for the station’s seven astronauts – should arrive Saturday.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 4, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Guardian staff and agency Tags: SpaceX International Space Station Science US news Source Type: news

SpaceX rocket heads to ISS with a supply of squid, toothpaste and avocados
Rocket due to reach the International Space Station this weekend is loaded with 7,300lb of fresh food and supplies for an orbiting labSpaceX has launched a supply mission bound for the International Space Station on Thursday, carrying with it thousands of tiny sea creatures along with a plaque-fighting toothpaste experiment and powerful solar panels.The 7,300lb (3,300kg) shipment – which also includes fresh lemons, onions, avocados and cherry tomatoes for the station’s seven astronauts – should arrive Saturday.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 4, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Guardian staff and agency Tags: SpaceX International Space Station Science US news Source Type: news

When a Texas County Tried to Ensure Racial Equity in COVID-19 Vaccinations, It Didn ’t Go as Planned
It takes about eight minutes to try and save a life. Or at least that’s how long it takes a volunteer with a tablet, standing in the parking lot at the T.R. Hoover Community Development center in South Dallas on a bitterly cold February morning. During the pandemic, the small nonprofit situated in the neighborhood that developers in the 1920s dubbed “the Ideal community” has taken on an ever evolving list of roles. It’s a job-search center. It’s a drive-through food pantry. And, of late, T.R. Hoover is an in-person coronavirus vaccine registration site aimed at helping Ideal’s mainly Bla...
Source: TIME: Health - March 2, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Janell Ross/Dallas Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 feature Source Type: news

This County Tried to Ensure Racial Equity in COVID-19 Vaccinations. The State Said No
It takes about eight minutes to try and save a life. Or at least that’s how long it takes a volunteer with a tablet, standing in the parking lot at the T.R. Hoover Community Development center in South Dallas on a bitterly cold February morning. During the pandemic, the small nonprofit situated in the neighborhood that developers in the 1920s dubbed “the Ideal community” has taken on an ever evolving list of roles. It’s a job-search center. It’s a drive-through food pantry. And, of late, T.R. Hoover is an in-person coronavirus vaccine registration site aimed at helping Ideal’s mainly Bla...
Source: TIME: Health - March 2, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 feature Source Type: news

Fading Sense of Smell Could Signal Higher Death Risk in Older Adults
MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2020 -- If you ' re a senior who can ' t smell onions, smoke, chocolate or natural gas, it ' s time to see your doctor. Seniors who lose their sense of smell -- which doctors call olfactory dysfunction -- have higher odds of dying from... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 26, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Mystery Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Red Onions
En espa ñol | The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified red onions as the likely cause of an outbreak of salmonella infections that has infected people in every state excep... (Source: AARP.org News)
Source: AARP.org News - August 24, 2020 Category: American Health Source Type: news

CDC: Recalled Onions Linked to 869 Salmonella Cases in 47 States
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2020 -- Recalled onions have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has caused 869 illnesses in 47 states, according to an update late Tuesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency said there have... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 19, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Onion Recall: Nearly 900 Sickened By Salmonella Outbreak In 47 States
BOSTON (CBS) — The salmonella outbreak linked to recalled onions continues to grow. The CDC now reports that 869 people have been infected across 47 states. Rhode Island is among the new states reporting infections. Two people in Massachusetts have gotten sick, as has one person in New Hampshire. So far, 116 people have been hospitalized, but no one has died. Salmonella Outbreak Update: 869 ill people in 47 states. Check to see if you have recalled onions or products made from recalled onions. More info: https://t.co/Ujffk5JFcz. pic.twitter.com/NvOY8kqH3H — CDC (@CDCgov) August 19, 2020 The CDC says red onion...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - August 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Consumer Health Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Onion Recall salmonella Source Type: news

Researchers find link between gut microbiome and cancer treatment outcomes
(City of Hope) City of Hope and TGen have found that greater gut microbial diversity in patients with metastatic kidney cancer is associated with better treatment outcomes on FDA-approved immunotherapy regimens. A potential takeaway: Oncologists might encourage patients to eat a high-fiber diet, including fruits and vegetables high in fructo-oligosaccharides such as bananas, dried fruit, onions, leeks, garlic, asparagus and artichokes, as well as grains with resistant starches such as barley or uncooked potato starch. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - August 19, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

100 more Canadians have fallen ill from salmonella linked to onions grown in the U.S.
Most recent breakdown of confirmed cases includes 78 people in B.C., 208 in Alberta, 19 in Saskatchewan, 19 in Manitoba, eight in Ontario, six in Quebec and one on Prince Edward Island. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - August 15, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada Source Type: news