Growing Numbers of Salmonella Egg Recalled List

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com) — United States is facing a massive Salmonella outbreak in 2010. The recalled list of eggs reached to over 380 million. The Wright County Egg is reported to carry these contaminated eggs.
The outbreak received a national coverage when Salmonella infection caused over 35 people hospitalized. The Wright County firm sells eggs to different … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Growing Numbers of Salmonella Egg Recalled List.

Ketamine – a magic drug for snapping out of blues

LONDON – A single dose of ketamine drug acts like magic for snapping out of the blues.

Ketamine has been used as an anaesthetic for animals and, in some cases, humans too. But studies have found it can treat depression within hours, even when years of alternative treatments have failed.
And the effects of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ketamine — a magic drug for snapping out of blues.

‘Active travel’ one of the keys to healthy lifestyle

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that communities with more walkers and cyclists are healthier than those where people must rely on cars to get around.

Researchers analyzed city- and state-level data from the United States and international data from 15 countries to study the relationship between “active travel”-bicycling or walking rather than driving-and physical …. Original source  : ‘Active travel’ one of the keys to healthy lifestyle.

Common hypertension drugs can raise certain patients’ BP

WASHINGTON – A new study suggests that commonly prescribed drugs used to lower blood pressure can actually have the opposite effect-raising blood pressure in a statistically significant percentage of patients.

The study by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University suggests that doctors could avoid this problem-and select drugs most suitable for their … Read : Common hypertension drugs can raise certain patients’ BP.

Binge drinking, BP a deadly combo

LONDON – If you have high blood pressure, binge drinking may severely increase your risk of dying from a stroke or heart disease, according to a South Korean study

Compared to non-drinkers with normal blood pressure, researchers found that the risk of cardiovascular death in men with blood pressure of at least 168 /100 millimeters … Read more : Binge drinking, BP a deadly combo.

Nothing beats yoga in managing mood, anxiety

WASHINGTON – There’s nothing to beat yoga for managing mood and anxiety disorders.

These findings by Boston University School of Medicine researchers show a link between yoga, decreased anxiety and increased GABA (brain gamma-aminobutyric) levels.
Low GABA levels are associated with depression and other widespread anxiety disorders, the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine reported. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nothing beats yoga in managing mood, anxiety.

3 biggest US drug chains sell flu shots months earlier; feds have advised for all but newborns

3 drug chains offering seasonal flu shots early
NEW YORK – Many drug stores are offering flu shots earlier than in past years in line with a federal recommendation that everyone older than six months be vaccinated this season.
The three largest national chains will be selling flu shots by next week.
Rite Aid Corp. said …. Original article  : 3 biggest US drug chains sell flu shots months earlier; feds have advised for all but newborns.

Delaware pediatrician accused of serial pedophilia may also have given patients bad vaccines

Accused Del. doctor may have given bad vaccines

DOVER, Del. – A former Delaware doctor charged with sexually assaulting more than 100 of his patients also may have given diluted or expired vaccines to children.
State health officials this week have been sending warning letters to parents of children treated by former Lewes pediatrician Earl Bradley.
They said … Original article on : Delaware pediatrician accused of serial pedophilia may also have given patients bad vaccines.

FDA panel says antidepressant looks effective for back pain, but not osteoarthritis

FDA panel mixed on approving Cymbalta for pain
WASHINGTON – A majority of federal health advisers say a best-selling antidepressant from Eli Lilly & Co. appears effective in treating back pain, but not arthritis.
The Food and Drug Administration is considering whether to broaden approval of Cymbalta to treat chronic pain, which would expand sales … Read : FDA panel says antidepressant looks effective for back pain, but not osteoarthritis.

Vikings receiver Percy Harvin taken to hospital after apparent migraine attack at practice

Vikings’ Harvin has migraine attack at practice

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Percy Harvin experienced the scariest episode yet in a career plagued by migraine headaches when he collapsed at Minnesota Vikings’ practice Thursday and was taken to a hospital by ambulance.
Coach Brad Childress left team headquarters after practice and spent the rest of the afternoon at …. Source  : Vikings receiver Percy Harvin taken to hospital after apparent migraine attack at practice.