Thursday 18 April 2019

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats in 4 States

Plate of deli meat

The illnesses in the outbreak, which first began more than two years ago, have been reported in Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DhgzBR

Buyer Beware When Purchasing Medical Test Strips

woman checking blood sugar

Pre-owned test strips or test strips not authorized for sale in the United States may be sold online through Amazon, eBay and Craigslist, or directly from the seller, according to the FDA.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2vbVQLG

Even 'Weekend Warriors' Get a Boost To Life Span

man and woman playing basketball

The researchers classified them as "weekend warriors" if they exercised only one or two days a week, or as regularly active folks who spread their exercise out over the week.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2PkleIo

Why a Knee Replacement Can Go Bad

knee replacement graphic illustration

Knee replacement is a common procedure most often used to treat pain and disability caused by osteoarthritis. Deep infection is a rare but serious complication that occurs in about 1% of knee replacement patients.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2vcMgrM

This Genetic Mutation Makes People Feel Full — All the Time


By GINA KOLATA from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2XkMQQc