Month: January 2024

Most people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus recover after the acute illness. However, a significant proportion of infected individuals develop ...

Science

New York City virus database may advance research into factors contributing to respiratory illness severity

Viral respiratory infections are a significant public health concern. A study publishing January 18 in the open access journal PLOS ...

Science

Sea otters helped prevent widespread California kelp forest declines over the past century

Monterey Bay Aquarium researchers strengthen the link between sea otters and long-term health of California kelp forests in a new ...

Health

EU promotes products in U.S.; approves Czech aid

The European Union has launched a campaign in the United States to promote food and beverage products. The communication campaign ...

Health

FDA scrutinizes imported foods that may have been altered for economic gain

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. ...

Health

Publisher’s Platform: What the heck is up with Salmonella and Cantaloupe?

— OPINION — In the United States as of today, a total of 407 people infected with one of the ...

Health

Recently harvested oysters from Mexico may be giving Norovirus to California consumers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning restaurants and food retailers in California that have recently purchased oysters ...

Health

Patients in lead poisoning outbreak top 350; median age is 1 year old

The CDC is reporting that more than 350 children are now involved in an outbreak of lead poisoning traced to ...

Health

Women’s sexual health: Talking about your sexual needs

Women's sexual health: Talking about your sexual needsTalking about your sexual needs can help bring you and your partner closer ...

Health

Testosterone therapy: Potential benefits and risks as you age