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…I don’t think I’d be able to exist! But, thankfully the world is not being deprived of the fatty fries and the cheesy burger. Only one part of LA, however, is going to be forced to eat healthy.
This year the LA City Council has decided to ban NEW fast food chains and companies to open in one of the poorest areas of the city. According to them there are greater percentage of children obese in this area as compared to rest of the city. This effort is to help reduce the obesity percentage. This is great for improving their health – although if the fast food is not banned from other areas of the city or the places that already exist in the area, it doesn’t seem like a hard feat to get into those areas if you ever crave for some fattening treats – but what does it do to the economy? Read the rest of this entry »
FDA finally found the source for the Salmonella infection. As mentioned last week, they removed tomatoes from the list of possible “suspects” for spread salmonella infection. They were considering jalapenos and cilanthro.
Now they say that the irrigation water and serena pepper in a Mexican farm were the main culprit for this event. They also mentioned that since irrigation water is a cause, tomatoes cannot Read the rest of this entry »
A recent research study found a way to create better polio vaccines through genetic research. I doubt anyone reading this will be unaware of what a vaccine is. But, it’s okay if you don’t know. Here is your chance to understand what a vaccine is, how it works, how it is created, etc. I have simplified the explanations so that it is easier to understand. If you want to skip the basics go to #4.
- What is a vaccine?
It is a dose of medicine that makes you immune towards a certain disease or infection. Normally the dose contains dead parasite cells. They are used to create an immune response that would be created in the presence of a real parasite. Our body does not have immunity for all kinds of parasites or foreign bodies that are harmful to the body. It builds it’s defense molecules or antibodies through experience in fighting these foreign bodies. Read the rest of this entry »
Read something very interesting today. Eureka! reported about a research study that showed the use of Gummy bears to fight plaque. Children were given four gummy bears three times a day. They added a tooth protecting substance called xylithol in these gummy bears in order to protect the child’s teeth and prevent tooth decay.
What is xylithol? Read the rest of this entry »
I mentioned in a post yesterday that dental diseases are related to diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. They are not the direct and only cause for either but contribute to making the condition worse.
Reuters Health recently published an article that talked about a research study that linked type 2 diabetes with gum disease. According to the results of this research those with moderate to severe periodontal or gum disorders are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
Researchers found that among nearly 9,300 U.S. adults who were followed for 17 years, those who began the study with gum disease were more likely to develop diabetes later on. Men and women with moderate gum disease had twice Read the rest of this entry »
More than 1200 people have been infected since the Salmonella infection outbreak. On July 17th the FDA removed the salmonella-infected tomato warning. They still don’t know the cause of the outbreak but they no longer think that the tomatoes are infected. Sarah Hills of Food Navigator USA wrote about the affects of the salmonella infection on the tomato industry and the consumers.
The cost of this outbreak: Read the rest of this entry »
Found a pretty useful article. Thanks to Kathy Warwick for some great tips to protect us from a salmonella infection.
There are many posts in this blog about salmonella tainted tomatoes. But the article does a good job of covering the basics. So, I have listed the details again.
A little information on Salmonella and the strain of salmonella that infects tomatoes.
The salmonella family includes more than 2,300 different strains that live in the intestinal tracts of animals and people and may easily be transferred to food and water. Salmonella is the most common cause of food-borne illness or “food poisoning.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 1.4 million cases are reported annually, and many cases may not be reported. The particular strain associated with this summer’s outbreak was a rare type of salmonella making it more difficult for officials to track down the source. Food can be contaminated with salmonella, but the appearance, taste or smell may not be affected.
How does Salmonella infection spread? Read the rest of this entry »
Low-income children are at a high risk for serious dental disorders. Since their parents can’t afford dental care and don’t have dental insurance, the children suffer with no proper oral health care. It is absolutely imperative for a child to have good dental care right from birth. With proper care the chances of being infected with dental diseases decreases considerably.
“Parents think they get a free ride on the first set,” Musser said. “But baby teeth can decay and abscess, and the child can go through severe pain.”
Oral health is not only related to teeth and the mouth, it is related to the entire well being of a person. Food goes through your mouth into the rest of your body. If the entry itself is infected, no matter how healthy rest of the body is, it has pretty good chances of being affected. A considerable amount of dental research has shown connections between oral health care and physical health including connections with diseases like Read the rest of this entry »
Calling all dentists to help the free mobile dental van that serves the communities around the South Coast. They are a group of dentists that are mobile and serve the low-income communities that do not have oral health care insurance plans and can’t afford dental care. If you are a dentist or know of one, please spread the word out.
The article and video provide some details about the van and it’s current needs.
Ever break any parts of a tooth in a fight or an accident? Make sure to get a dental crown. Best Syndication talks about how dental crowns work. First here is the reason you need to get one:
The same thing happens when you break a tooth. The difference is the spot isn’t smooth or empty. Instead, there is a rough, sometimes sharp tooth sitting there that you can easily cut your tongue on while. You can’t even talk or eat without the bottom of your tongue getting sore from moving back and forth over it. If there was just some way to cap that tooth so it wouldn’t be so dangerous.
What is the procedure like? Read the rest of this entry »
