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Calorie Bargains: LifeStraw, Chocolate Mini VitaCakes and More
The Why: OK. This isn't one of my traditional calorie bargains but it's something I think is worth your attention.
Some of our facebook viewers want to more; how do you know you have food poisoning and how can it be prevented? The Marquette County Health departmentA said that food-borne illness is actually very unreported; that number is much higher.
Salix drug wins priority FDA review
The Food and Drug Administration has agreed to give a priority review to Salix Pharmaceutical's potential treatment for HIV-associateddiarrhea. The Raleigh company announced Tuesday that the FDA has set a June 5 target for making its decision on whether or not to approve the drug.
Visitor restriction lifted at Nirvana Assisted Living
Visitor restrictions in place at Nirvana Assisted Living in Melfort were officially lifted by the Medical Health Officer yesterday, Monday, February 6. An outbreak was declared on February 2, 2012 after three residents displayed symptoms of diarrhea.
Salix Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Priority Review Designation for Crofelemer NDA
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Priority Review designation for the Company's New Drug Application for crofelemer 125 mg tablets for the proposed indication for the control and symptomatic relief of diarrhea in patients with human immunodeficiency virus /acquired immune deficiency ... (more)
UPDATE 1-FDA fast-tracks Salix's diarrhea drug review
Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd said its experimental HIV-associated diarrhea drug will get a speedy review by U.S. health regulators.
Diet Detective: Bargains in home exercise, water filtration
The why: This isn't one of my traditional calorie bargains - but it's something I think is worth your attention.
Centers for Disease Control and Preve...
Escherichia coli O104:H4 Infections and International Travel
David C. Alexander, Weilong Hao, Matthew W. Gilmour, Sandra Zittermann, Alicia Sarabia, Roberto G. Melano, Analyn Peralta, Marina Lombos, Keisha Warren, Yuri Amatnieks, Evangeline Virey, Jennifer H. Ma, Frances B. Jamieson, Donald E. Low, and Vanessa G. Allen Public Health Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto, Toronto We analyzed ... (more)
Few words can cause as much panic in a public situation as this one: diarrhea. Whether it sneaks up on you or accompanies other conditions such as a gastrointestinal infection, or the result of a chili-eating contest, it's got to be one of the most embarrassing ailments you can experience.
Food poisoning! What to watch out for in 2012
For many people--myself included--one of the most enjoyable aspects of travel is experiencing how other cultures eat.
Diet Detective's Calorie Bargains
Calorie Bargain: LifeStraw The Why: OK. This isn't one of my traditional calorie bargains but it's something I think is worth your attention.
Mining company Teck wants to put zinc on the plate
Vancouver-based Teck Resources is spending up to a million dollars to expand its existing programs that add zinc to the diets of malnourished people around the world.
Ask Ila: Yogurt's health benefits are many
Q. I've heard that yogurt is good for me. Is that true? And does it matter what kind of yogurt I eat? A. You've heard right.
Do You Need a Pill for Stomach Pain?
Got stomach pains -- like heartburn, constipation or diarrhea? Sure, you've heard the speech about avoiding problem foods and modifying your lifestyle, but sometimes it isn't enough.
Harvard Medical School Adviser: What's the difference between food allergies and food intolerance?
QUESTION: After being able to eat whatever I like for most of my 36 years, I have recently started having severe physical reactions after eating.
COLUMN: Have a stomach bug? Heed these nutrition steps
When you are sick with a stomach virus, the last thing you probably want to think about is food.
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