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The detection of the avian influenza virus in milk has led U.S. health officials to warn the public to avoid potential sources of infection, such as drinking raw or unpasteurized milk, and reiterated general warnings that eating raw or undercooked chicken and beef products can make people sick. Relatively few people drink raw milk: Just 3% of American adults said they had drunk raw milk in the past 12 months, and 4% weren’t sure whether they had, according to a July Annenberg Public Policy Center national health survey of about 1,500 U.S. adults. But many more say they don’t use…
(FOX40.COM) — Sutter Health Park is in the midst of undergoing some renovations in preparation for the Athletics’ inaugural season at the West Sacramento ballpark. On the field, matches will be played on a new artificial turf surface that will feature hydration elements to accommodate the region’s summer heat. In an email sent to potential season-ticket buyers, the Athletics outlined some of the renovations that will be made to the Solon Club, Legacy Club and the beer garden in right field, which has been used as an outdoor bar and gathering space. Fans can enjoy views of the Sacramento skyline…
overview On Monday, July 15, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs filed lawsuits against certain New Jersey health care providers, including:In other wordsRequires health care professionals (physician assistants, doctors, nurses, and midwives) who provide perinatal treatment and care to pregnant women to receive bias training. The training is intended to eradicate biases and stereotypes that may negatively impact the quality of care these health care professionals provide to patients during pregnancy, labor, delivery, the postpartum, and newborn periods. The proposed rule was issued as part of an effort to “address significant…
Across the western U.S., a wave of summer wildfires has prompted emergency evacuations, blanketed cities in dangerous smoke and left devastation in their wake. Searing heat, high winds and dry weather have complicated containment efforts, and the scale and scope of these disasters threaten the health of many vulnerable communities. Park Fire Though only 12 percent contained, the Park Fire is already the largest wildfire in California history, burning 368,000 acres and forcing the evacuation of nearly 8,000 people and destroying more than 100 buildings. Those evacuees include residents of Paradise and the surrounding area, which was devastated by the…
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This article was originally published in THE CITY. Sign up to receive the latest New York City news every morning.Since last June, New York City’s four free public health vending machines have sold more than 18,000 items, ranging from COVID tests and safer-sex products to fentanyl test strips and 2,100 naloxone kits to reverse overdoses, according to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.When the health department first announced the program in January 2022, it planned to install 10 similar machines across the borough with roughly $750,000 in funding from the city.But the four existing machines (all…
Editor’s note: Dana Santas, aka “Mobility Manufacturer” is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Mind-Body Coach in professional sports and author of “Practical Solutions to Back Pain Relief.” CNN — Whether you’re a former athlete looking to return to summer sports or just want to attend the family kickball game, you don’t want to suffer with back pain for weeks after the game, never mind the embarrassment of not being able to perform in front of your friends and family. To help ensure everyone can safely and effectively return to seasonal recreational activities, I enlisted four of my closest…
Richard Simmons’ A long-time housekeeper Teresa Rebeles Having spent the last 40 years of the fitness guru’s life under his care and been extremely close to him during that time, she has a theory about what caused his death. As we reported earlier this month, the New Orleans-born fitness star passed away at his Hollywood Hills home, one day after his 76th birthday. His death was completely unexpected and met with surprise from the media and the public. The fact that Richard lived a very reclusive life in his later years made his passing all the more shocking. And now…
Key Takeaways Guardant Health’s colon cancer screening “Shield” blood test has been approved by the FDA.According to the company, SHIELD is the first blood test approved by the FDA as a primary screening option for colorectal cancer.Guardant Health shares rose in intraday trading on Monday on the news. Guardant Health (GH) shares rose on Monday after the company announced that its Shield colon cancer screening blood test has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. According to the company, SHIELD is the first blood test approved by the FDA as a primary screening test for colon cancer and the…
NYC Health + Hospitals receives $5 million to recruit and retain behavioral health staff The donation from Black Family Philanthropies is one of the largest the health system has ever received. $4 million of the donation will be used to support the BH4NYC loan repayment program, which provides a three-year commitment to the health system in exchange for debt relief for medical personnel, nurses, social workers and other staff. More than 120 behavioral health providers at NYC Health + Hospitals will receive up to $75,000 in student loan forgiveness July 29, 2024 BH4NYC program recipients and…