FDA identifies potential culprit in cyclosporiasis outbreak as illness spreads nationwide – CBS News Watch CBS News Authorities have traced the cyclosporiasis outbreak to Mexican-grown lettuce delivered to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source link
The FDA has approved a new daily cholesterol pill that works differently from popular statins and may deliver better results for some people. Dr. Corey Bradley, a cardiologist at Columbia University’s Irving Medical Center, joins “CBS Evening News” to discuss. Source link
FDA identifies likely source of lettuce containing diarrhea-causing parasite – CBS News Watch CBS News The FDA has identified Taylor Farms as the likely source of lettuce contaminated with the parasite behind cyclosporiasis, as the outbreak grows. Mark Strassmann reports. Source link
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, a source familiar with the investigation told CBS News on Thursday. The source said a traceback investigation by the Food and Drug Administration identified a single supplier of iceberg lettuce…
Washington — A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers reported Wednesday. That information could be reassuring or terrifying, but for now it’s a potential tool to speed drug development by helping to identify and enroll high-risk people into…
Consumers worried about a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a diarrheal illness caused by the cyclospora parasite, are turning to social media for advice on what foods to avoid as public health officials have yet to identify the source. The illness can cause long-lasting bouts of explosive diarrhea leading to severe dehydration, particularly in young children, older…
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called “forever chemicals” that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more. Source link
Michigan health officials say the state’s cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases. As of July 10, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has received 1,562 reports since June 22. Health officials say 44 people have been hospitalized. Cyclospora cayetanensis is a parasite that causes the diarrheal illness cyclosporiasis. The Centers…
What parents should know about the infant botulism outbreak caused by baby formula – CBS News Watch CBS News A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest. Source link
Medicare will now help pay for some GLP-1 drugs. Here’s what to know – CBS News Watch CBS News Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients. Source link
