
Results 1 - 20 of 183 in Botulism
Herbal cough, cold and flu medicine
... do not give your honey cough syrup to a child under the age of one. Honey can contain spores that could lead to botulism in the very young until they have built up enough beneficial bacteria in their digestive tract to deal with the spores. ... Comment?
Smoked meat health risk? Not if eaten in moderation
... life of meat. Room temperature products (air-dried or cold-smoked) could, if not properly made, be a recipe for botulism - which is the reason for curing, most commonly with nitrites, which give cured meats their pink to red colour and unique ... Comment?
ISU Takes Protection of Organic Products to Next Level
Ready-to-eat, organic processed pork products look similar to conventionally cured meats. Comment?
FDA acts on risks that Botox effects can spread
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... The New York Times . The drugs are manufactured from the botulinum toxin, which is a toxic protein associated with botulism , the disease that can result in paralysis and death. In a controlled dose and purified form, the toxin was approved by the ... Comment?
Feinstein bill would reform food inspection system
... thousands of pounds of beef because of E. coli contamination, packages of apples and carrots which contained botulism spores, and dried plums which contained traces of lead. "Serious reform is needed. This bill would require companies that process ... Comment?
Grinding my teeth gave me a square jaw. Now I have the face I longed for - thanks to Botox
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Even as a young girl, Louisa Smith had never been happy with the rather masculine shape of her face and felt self-conscious of her square jaw by the time she reached her teens. Comment?
Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center opens new building in Phoenix
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... original center and includes all aspects of care. The new building includes 10 exam rooms, a tremor exam room, a botulism toxin treatment room and other treatment options such as speech and occupational therapy. It is one of 28 centers designated as ... Comment?
Feeling Wrinkled? A Comparison of Botox and Dysport
... and similarities of the two drugs. Botox Botox, or Botulinum toxin type A, is made from the bacterium that causes botulism. It blocks the nerve activity in your facial muscles, causing a temporary "freeze" of these muscles. The effects of Botox last ... Comment?
Katie Couric Goes Shopping.
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Katie Couric stopped off at the supermarket on her way home from work and the following ensued: Can of Lima Beans: Holy crap! Katie Couric! Katie Couric: Who said that? Can of Lima Beans: Over here. Comment?
How Are Botulinum Toxin Injections Given?
Botulinum toxin injections are given in the area that is affected. In this article, I will give you some examples and uses for botulinum toxin injections. Comment?
Department of Agriculture implements anti-botulism measures in West Limerick
Measures have been put in place to avert another outbreak of botulism in West Limerick. Comment?
Interview with Joel Salatin
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... government agencies? I believe we're having far more per capita. While it's true we've always had food issues, from botulism poisoning to undulant fever, the historic figures are very, very low. If you add obesity and Type II diabetes into the mix - ... Comment?
... medical therapy. November 6, 2009 At one time, most of us knew about botulinum toxin mainly as the source of deadly botulism food poisoning. Produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, the toxin is one of the most lethal substances on earth. ... Comment?
Botulism Reviewed for World Equine Vets
An overview of botulism was given at the 2009 WEVA Congress by Nathan M. Slovis DVM, Dipl. Comment?
... injection that smooths frown lines by temporarily paralyzing the muscles that cause them. Botox was coined from botulism toxin , from which the substance is purified. "Botax" first surfaced as a perjorative term in the summer of 2009, especially on ... Comment?
... enough to know if it is truly for you. The one and only Botox Cosmetic. What is Botox? It is a protein derived from botulism toxin that is injected underneath the skin to minimize or smooth out lines and wrinkles on the face. With low doses, Botox ... Comment?
The Mysterious Case of the Exploding Shellac Can
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Lesson learned: always check the date of manufacture when purchasing shellac. Photo: Ed Pirnik Remember how your mom taught you never to eat anything out of a bulging tin can? You know, the botulism warning? Turns out it goes the same for shellac as well -- sort of. Comment?
Researchers Take Protection of Organic Products to Next Level
Ready-to-eat, organic processed pork products look similar to conventionally cured meats. Comment?
... nonsurgical aesthetic treatments, Botox produces the most dramatic results, she says. Botox is the trade name for botulism, a type of food poisoning that causes paralysis. Using Botox to treat wrinkles isn't as risky as it sounds, most doctors will ... Comment?
Scottish baby struck down by botulism
A 16-week-old baby boy is fighting for his life after contracting botulism, a disease so rare that an infant has not been diagnosed with it in Scotland since 1983. Comment?