MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Health News From Pueblo' source. Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:36:07 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4969668&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn22224.htm Salmonella can contaminate more than poultry and eggs. It sneaks its way into many foods - ground beef, pork, tomatoes, sprouts - even peanut butter. Learn what you can to make your food safer to eat. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4969668 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:01:38 +0100 4969668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4894542&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn22196.htm Just a few serious sunburns can increase your child's risk of skin cancer later in life. Kids don't have to be at the pool, beach, or on vacation to get too much sun. Their skin needs protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they're outdoors. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4894542 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:09:38 +0100 4894542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4790005&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn22009.htm Today is the beginning of Air Quality Awareness Week, a cooperative effort among EPA, state environmental agencies and the National Weather Service to remind the public to protect their health by paying attention to local air quality. With the onset of warmer weather, the EPA urges New Englanders to be aware of the increased risk of ground-level ozone air pollution and fine particle air pollution (when combined, often referred to as smog), and take health precautions when poor air quality is predicted. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4790005 Fri, 06 May 2011 14:04:10 +0100 4790005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768078&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn21978.htm Using expired medical products is risky and possibly harmful to your health. Expired medical products can be less effective or risky due to a change in chemical composition or decrease in potency. If you have expired medicine, it should be disposed of properly. Read the label for disposal instructions that may be included. If no instructions are provided, a drug take-back program, if available, is a good way to dispose of expired, unwanted or unused medicine. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768078 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:30:27 +0100 4768078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4735459&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn21958.htm If your medicine has expired, it may not provide the treatment you need. In this Consumer Update video, FDA Pharmacist Ilisa Bernstein explains how expiration dates help determine if medicine is safe to use and will work as intended. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4735459 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:21:07 +0100 4735459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4671223&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn21785.htm It appears that body slimmers like these are the latest fad to hit the athletic fields. Sold in a rainbow assortment of bright colors, they seem to appeal to teenage girls who play a variety of sports including soccer, lacrosse, and softball. And some young women like my patient, have taken to rolling down the waistline to pull the compressive shorts up so that they show less under their uniforms, unwittingly pressing a tight band of Lycra onto the ideal location for maximum injury. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4671223 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:03:22 +0100 4671223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4550110&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn21616.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Edarbi tablets (azilsartan medoxomil) to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps. If blood pressure rises and stays high over time, it can damage the body in many ways. Nearly 1 in 3 adults in the United States has high blood pressure, which increases the risks of stroke, heart failure, heart attack, kidney failure, and death. Edarbi will be available in 80 milligram and 40 mg doses, with the recommended dose set at 80 mg once daily. The 40 mg dose will be available for patients who are treated with high-dose diuretics taken to reduce salt in the body. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4550110 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:28:16 +0100 4550110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4550111&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn21560. The American Heart Association releases new guidelines for preventing heart disease in women, identifying certain risk factors that are especially important or unique to women, and some preventive measures that aren’t useful, including some supplements. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4550111 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:29:02 +0100 4550111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4550112&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn21548.htm Nutritious meals can be tasty and easy to prepare, according to a new family cookbook from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health. Keep the Beat Recipes: Deliciously Healthy Family Meals has more than 40 kid-tested recipes featuring a variety of healthy entrees, side dishes, and snacks that parents and children can enjoy together. The free cookbook also offers time- saving tips and helpful resources for busy families. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4550112 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:28:40 +0100 4550112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4383291&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn21315.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Natroba for the treatment of head lice infestation in patients ages 4 years and older. Natroba is a topical drug product and should be applied only to the child’s scalp or hair. The product should be used exactly as prescribed by a health care professional. Common adverse events reported include redness or irritation of the eyes and skin. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4383291 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:45:24 +0100 4383291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4319070&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn21153.htm Quitting smoking is among the most common New Year's resolutions. The New Year is a symbol of renewal and can be a time to prepare for new beginnings. It is a time to set goals and make them public so that you can get support and encouragement from friends and family. If you are a smoker, determining to quit in 2011 may be the most important resolution you ever make. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4319070 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:55:53 +0100 4319070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266741&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn20980.htm This year, eyeball your Medicare plan especially carefully. There are more changes afoot than in past years. These changes affect enrollment periods, plan choices and even some costs. During the open enrollment period that ends December 31, you can fine-tune your plan for 2011. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266741 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:34:11 +0100 4266741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183810&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn20809.htm Caffeinated alcoholic beverages, or CABs, are alcoholic beverages that contain caffeine as an additive and are packaged in combined form. FDA announced that it had sent warning letters to four companies that make malt versions of these beverages, advising them that the caffeine included as a separate ingredient is an unsafe food additive. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183810 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:42:50 +0100 4183810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4135124&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn20647.htm Some soft drinks may contain a higher percentage of fructose than previously thought, according to a new study published online in the journal Obesity. That’s a big deal, the authors say, because there is evidence showing that fructose, when consumed in excess, may have a more pronounced negative impact on metabolic health and weight gain than glucose. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4135124 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:18:26 +0100 4135124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4109313&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall20591.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that Hyland’s Teething Tablets may pose a risk to children. The FDA recommends that consumers not use this product and dispose of any in their possession. The manufacturer is issuing a recall of this product. Hyland's Teething Tablets are manufactured to contain a small amount of belladonna, a substance that can cause serious harm at larger doses. For such a product, it is important that the amount of belladonna be carefully controlled. FDA laboratory analysis, however, has found that Hyland’s Teething Tablets contain inconsistent amounts of belladonna. In addition, the FDA has received reports of serious adverse events in children taking this product that are consistent with belladonna toxicity. The FDA has also received repor... Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4109313 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:38:24 +0100 4109313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4109314&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn20566.htm Every Halloween, kids across the country parade neighborhoods in search of the most glorious prize: candy. The build-up for Halloween is almost as exciting as the day itself with pre-Halloween festivities like pumpkin-picking, pumpkin carving and selecting the perfect costume for the big day. And though the holiday calls for fun, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) stresses the importance of taking proper precautions to avoid injuries this Halloween. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4109314 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:37:44 +0100 4109314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4109315&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn20544.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that new safety information has been added to the label for the HIV antiviral drug Invirase (saquinavir), describing potentially life-threatening side effects on the heart when used with Norvir (ritonavir), another HIV antiviral medication. The FDA is also requiring a medication guide for patients using Invirase that will describe these potential risks. Patients at greater risk of developing one of the serious heart events described above include those with underlying heart conditions or those that have existing heart rate or rhythm problems. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4109315 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:36:33 +0100 4109315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4109316&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn20462.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advised consumers who have Slimming Beauty Bitter Orange Slimming Capsules not to use the product. FDA warns that Slimming Beauty Bitter Orange Slimming Capsules contain the active pharmaceutical ingredient sibutramine, a prescription-only drug which is a stimulant. Sibutramine is not listed on the product label and could harm consumers, especially those with cardiovascular conditions. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4109316 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:34:39 +0100 4109316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4109317&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn20429.htm Consumers are being warned not to drink a product sold on the Internet as a medical treatment after some users got sick after drinking it including one person who had a life threatening reaction. This product known as Miracle Mineral Solution, Miracle Mineral Supplement, and MMS becomes a potent chemical that’s used as a bleach when mixed according to package directions. FDA has received several reports of consumers who got sick from drinking the MMS and citrus juice mixture. The reports say consumers suffered from nausea, severe vomiting, and life-threatening low blood pressure caused by dehydration. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4109317 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:33:59 +0100 4109317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4109318&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn20456.htm With cases of bed bug infestations increasing, many people are turning to pesticides as a means of ridding their homes of the pest. To help people find an appropriate pesticide for use on bed bugs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created a new database listing all pesticides registered for this purpose. The new search tool will let consumers choose an EPA-registered bed bug product that meets their needs and is safe if properly used according to label instructions. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4109318 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:33:28 +0100 4109318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4004422&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn20320.htm Getting a flu vaccine is the single best way to protect against the flu. Flu vaccines are available now and you can get your vaccine at many places including your local health department, vaccination clinics, doctors’ offices, retail pharmacies, and some schools and workplaces. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4004422 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:54:10 +0100 4004422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3988918&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn20244.htm Due to flooding from Tropical Storm Hermine, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reissuing its’ recommendations for residents in Texas and Oklahoma to minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses due to power outages and other problems often associated with severe weather. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3988918 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 20:11:51 +0100 3988918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3673326&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn19763.htm Now that the summer heat is here it’s a good time to pay attention to your local air quality. Like the weather, air quality can change from day to day or even hour to hour and it can affect how you live and breathe. When the summer heat builds, ground-level ozone levels increase - - and ground-level ozone, often called smog, is a contributor to the onset or the exacerbation of an asthma attack. Ground-level ozone makes people more sensitive to allergens and asthma triggers such as airborne particles and dust. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3673326 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:32:37 +0100 3673326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3673327&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn19700.htm It's the season for picnics, cookouts, and other outdoor parties. But eating outdoors in warm weather presents a food safety challenge. Bacteria in food multiply faster at temperatures between 40°F and 140°F, so summer heat makes the basics of food safety especially important. There are many steps consumers can take to keep family and friends from becoming ill so read on to learn more. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3673327 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:31:56 +0100 3673327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288996&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpress%2FFrugalWaystoStayHealthy.htm Medical costs are a big issue on everyone’s mind these days with the ongoing debate about health care. February is National Wise Health Care Consumer Month, a time to raise awareness about how you spend money on your health.Check out these tips from the Federal Citizen Information Center for easy ways you can trim the cost of medicine, fitness and more:Switch to generic. Because of legal restrictions, a generic drug might not look exactly the same as the brand name choice, but it contains the same active ingredients and is just as effective. Brand name drugs cost more than their generic counterparts because the makers of the original, brand name versions had to pay for the research, development and marketing of the medications. Learn more from the Generic Drugs publication from the Food ... Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288996 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:28:59 +0100 3288996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3102612&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fscams%2Fsc18293.htm The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is warning consumers to beware of unscrupulous vendors who may market ineffective and unregistered products or services that claim to disinfect surfaces or entire rooms against the H1N1 influenza virus. In the current flu-conscious climate, heightened anxiety about the spread of the H1N1 virus has bred false claims in the marketplace. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3102612 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:00:37 +0100 3102612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076646&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall18265.htm La Espiga de Oro, Inc. of Houston, Texas is recalling Fiesta brand Flour Burrito Tortillas in 12 count packages, because they may contain undeclared whey (milk allergen). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing whey was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of whey. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076646 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:45:17 +0100 3076646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076647&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall18254.htm Advance Food Company of Enid, Oklahoma is recalling approximately 110,730 pounds of frozen beef steak fritter products that may contain foreign materials. Subject to recall are 9.75-pound bulk cases of ADVANCE FOOD COMPANY, Beef Steak Fritter, For Country Frying, Chopped & Formed, Keep Frozen, 13/12. Each case label bears the establishment number 'EST. 2260Y' inside the USDA mark of inspection, a case code of '94612-100' and a 'Best if Used By 09/23/2010' sticker located on the end panel. Each case also bears the lot number beginning with 'N0239' which is located on the side panel. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076647 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:44:42 +0100 3076647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076648&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall18253.htm Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago, IL is voluntarily recalling its Elf Branded Herring in Sour Cream product distributed in retail stores in California, Texas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin because their labels do not disclose that the product contains wheat. There are two sizes affected by the recall. Read more... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076648 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:41:09 +0100 3076648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2932107&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn17979.htm By law, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is required to announce the Part A deductibles and Part B premium amounts, a notice that is published annually in the Federal Register. Most Medicare beneficiaries will not see a Part B monthly premium increase as a result of a "hold harmless" provision in the current law. This allows for 73 percent of beneficiaries to be protected from an increase raising the 2010 Part B monthly premiums from $96.40 to $110.50. The Administration continues to urge Congressional action that would protect all beneficiaries from higher Part B premiums and eliminate the inequity of a high premium for the remaining 27 percent of beneficiaries. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2932107 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:33:11 +0100 2932107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2563983&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn17375.htm Fireworks are often a part of special times like the 4th of July and New Year’s Eve. But fireworks can be dangerous, and injuries from fireworks can prevent people from reaching their full potential. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2563983 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:31:48 +0100 2563983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2474666&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall17216.htm Holten Meat, Inc., a Sauget, Ill., establishment, is recalling approximately 241,000 pounds of ground beef product that may contain foreign materials. Each label bears the establishment number "EST- 02591" inside the USDA mark of inspection. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2474666 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:56:22 +0100 2474666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2485625&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn17107.htm World War I claimed an estimated 16 million lives. The influenza epidemic that swept the world in 1918 killed an estimated 50 million people. One fifth of the world's population was attacked by this deadly virus. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2485625 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:39:17 +0100 2485625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442999&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn17180.htm The appeal process allows applicants who are denied the subsidy to request a review by the Labor Department’s Employee Benefits Security Administration. Individuals seeking a review must complete the department’s appeal form in order to begin the review process. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442999 Fri, 29 May 2009 22:14:55 +0100 2442999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442998&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn17189.htm Private well water should be tested yearly, and in some cases more often. The recommendations call for annual well testing, especially for nitrate and microorganisms such as coliform bacteria, which can indicate that sewage has contaminated the well. The recommendations point out circumstances when additional testing should occur, including testing when there is a new infant in the house or if the well is subjected to structural damage. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442998 Fri, 29 May 2009 22:14:55 +0100 2442998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424582&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn17096.htm The Health Resources and Services Administration, Healthcare Systems Bureau, Poison Control Program is pleased to announce the availability of its newest brochure, Safe Medicine Use & Poison Prevention Tips: A Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers. The brochure includes useful tips for the safe use of prescription and over-the-counter medicine. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424582 Tue, 19 May 2009 21:12:01 +0100 2424582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424583&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fscams%2Fsc17088.htm Scammers and spammers have gone hog-wild in their attempts to take advantage of fears related to the swine flu outbreak. Some residents have received telephone calls from people trying to sell them mandatory swine flu kits.The callers falsely claim to be from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424583 Tue, 19 May 2009 20:48:57 +0100 2424583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2399348&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall17058.htm Leclerc Foods has initiated a limited voluntary recall of a single lot of Market Pantry Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bar packages with UPC Code 85239 20124 and a "Best By" date of 18JAN2010. The wrappers of the individual bars within the retail package have correct variety name on it. However, out of an abundance of precaution, the mispackaged product is being recalled. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2399348 Fri, 08 May 2009 21:36:42 +0100 2399348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2331152&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpress%2Fshortmedicareprescription09.htm If you’ve ever been told that a certain prescription you need isn’t covered by your Medicare drug plan, you know it can be frustrating and costly to pay for it yourself. But you may not have to. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2331152 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:36:01 +0100 2331152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2303132&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn16706.htm A generation ago most ailing Americans received treatment in their hometown hospitals, no matter how rare the illness or grave the diagnosis. Today it is increasingly common to venture hundreds or thousands of miles for care. Some large insurance companies are steering patients with unusual or complex medical problems to specialized institutions. These facilities, sometimes dubbed "centers of excellence" by health experts, have more experience and better results at such difficult tasks as performing transplants or treating rare cancers. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2303132 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:27:16 +0100 2303132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2303131&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn16747.htm Most Americans consume more than double the amount of their daily recommended level of sodium. A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that more than 2 out of 3 adults are in population groups that should consume no more than 1,500 milligrams (mg) per day of sodium. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2303131 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:26:29 +0100 2303131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2286066&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpress%2Fnfcreprohealth09.htm Conceiving a child can be difficult, even for couples for whom conditions are just right. If you haven’t become pregnant after being off birth control for a year, it may be time to pinpoint the problem. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2286066 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:56:44 +0100 2286066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2286065&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpress%2Fnfceatingoutsafely09.htm Staying healthy and avoiding foodborne illness involves more than just tossing out all of your peanut butter products. It also involves methods of food preparation and storage. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2286065 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:55:45 +0100 2286065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2250770&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpress%2Fshortlongtermcare09.htm As you or a loved one get older, the chances that you’ll need some kind of extended care increase. In fact, 55 percent of people ages 85 or older need long-term care. And paying for a nursing home, chore services, or in-home health aides can be expensive. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2250770 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:38:56 +0100 2250770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2250769&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall16486.htm The home gym's horizontal seat rail is designed to be latched in a vertical position for storage. If the seat rail is not manually latched, it can fall unexpectedly on the user or a bystander, posing a risk of serious injury. Nautilus has received 18 reports of injuries caused by unlatched seat rails that have fallen, resulting in head and shoulder lacerations, some requiring stitches or staples. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2250769 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:38:22 +0100 2250769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2222058&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn16417.htm Learn about the prescription drug plans currently available, view your current plan, or enroll in a plan. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2222058 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:04:18 +0100 2222058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2204573&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn16388.htm There are several tax credits and benefits available to qualifying taxpayers with disabilities as well as to the parents of disabled children. Learn more about the tax credits and other benefits available if you or someone else listed on your federal tax return is disabled. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2204573 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:00:14 +0100 2204573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167156&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn16258.htm Medicare, with little public debate, has expanded its coverage of drugs for cancer treatments not approved by the Food and Drug Administration. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167156 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:27:51 +0100 2167156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2147333&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall16203.htm North Little Rock-based Brent and Sam's announced a voluntary recall of two flavors of Archer Farms cookies as a precautionary measure due to the recall expansion of Peanut Corporation of America's Blakely, Georgia facility. The recalled Archer Farms cookies were sold at Target and Super Target stores nationwide. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2147333 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:16:48 +0100 2147333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2147332&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn16208.htm The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing recommendations to the regions affected by severe winter weather in Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states. Power outages can occur at any time of the year and it often takes from a few hours to several days for electricity to be restored to residential areas. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2147332 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:15:53 +0100 2147332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2128557&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn16159.htm Almost everyone knows about winter dangers such as broken bones from falls on icy steps, sidewalks or streets. But cold weather also can cause an important, less obvious danger that can affect older people. Older adults are especially vulnerable to hypothermia, which can be deadly if not treated quickly. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2128557 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:13:06 +0100 2128557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2128558&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecallsdesc.htm%23Food%2520Products Many items that may contain peanut-related matter from Peanut Corporation of America are being recalled. The items listed in the Food section of our Recalls page contain peanut matter tainted with Salmonella. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2128558 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:12:42 +0100 2128558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2092203&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fscams%2Fsc16064.htm Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be wary of online ads relying on celebrity endorsements to sell acai-berry related weight loss products. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2092203 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:49:14 +0100 2092203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2073364&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn15999.htm With revenue falling at the same time that more people are losing their jobs and private health coverage, states already have pared their programs and many are looking at deeper cuts for the coming year. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2073364 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:36:36 +0100 2073364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2045866&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fcfocus%2Fcfmedicare08%2Ffocus2.htm More than 31 million Americans use Medicare Part D, America’s national prescription drug plan, to cut down on medication costs. The program promises some relief from heavy medical bills, but there is a good deal of fine print to sort through. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2045866 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:49:34 +0100 2045866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2016848&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn15875.htm Even though smoking takes an average of 14.5 years off women's lives, almost one in five American women age 18 and older smokes. Smoking is a harmful habit that negatively affects nearly every organ in the body. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2016848 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:01:09 +0100 2016848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2016847&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn15879.htm Recent studies funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) have shown that jumping exercises for just one school year in early childhood can trigger increases in bone mineral density (BMD) that are sustained for several years. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2016847 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:00:42 +0100 2016847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1989778&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn15791.htm Parties, family dinners, and other gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday cheer. But the merriment can change to misery if food makes you or others ill. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1989778 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:30:37 +0100 1989778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1989779&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn15763.htm Thanksgiving dinner often leaves consumers feeling "stuffed." For many, this traditional holiday meal includes stuffing either cooked inside a whole turkey, chicken or other bird, or cooked separately in a casserole. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1989779 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:18:42 +0100 1989779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1959702&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn15756.htm The holidays are here and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has its list. Parents and gift buyers are encouraged to check it twice. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1959702 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:08:03 +0100 1959702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1959701&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fscams%2Fsc15750.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about a fraudulent scheme to extort money from consumers by callers who falsely identify themselves as "FDA special agents" or other FDA officials. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1959701 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:07:37 +0100 1959701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1920772&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn15663.htm The Halloween season spells big business for the cosmetic contact lens industry, as consumers shop for just the right lenses to play the part of a mummy or vampire, or to change the color of their eyes for the evening. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1920772 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:04:50 +0100 1920772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1905294&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall15635.htm The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Delta Enterprise Corp., of New York, New York., is announcing the voluntary recall to replace missing safety pegs involving 985,000 drop side cribs. Failure to use or install safety pegs can cause an entrapment and suffocation risk to infants and toddlers. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1905294 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:20:58 +0100 1905294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1868167&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall15561.htm Arnold Foods Company, Inc. is recalling BROWNBERRY brand Whole Grains BREAD 100% WHOLE WHEAT (1 LB 8 OZ) because it may contain undeclared almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1868167 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:59:23 +0100 1868167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1832716&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpuboftheweek.htm Learn what kinds of exercise activities are most likely to cause injuries, how to prevent them, and treatments available. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1832716 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:26:42 +0100 1832716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1763719&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn15270.htm The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched CDC-TV, a new online video resource available through www.cdc.gov. CDC-TV videos will cover a variety of health, safety and preparedness topics. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1763719 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:15:01 +0100 1763719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1763718&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn15356.htm The effects of the recent hurricanes will be long-lasting and the resulting trauma can reverberate even with those not directly affected by the disaster. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1763718 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:08:59 +0100 1763718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1742292&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn15306.htm The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced important additions to the Hospital Compare consumer Web site that will give consumers even better insight into the quality of care provided by their local hospitals. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1742292 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:24:35 +0100 1742292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1742291&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn15237.htm More than 50 million children are headed back to school this fall and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents to pay special attention to safety this school year. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1742291 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:21:20 +0100 1742291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1716855&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpress%2Fshortinfertility08.htm It may feel like you’ve been trying to get pregnant without success forever. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1716855 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:21:03 +0100 1716855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1671128&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn15134.htm When you’re outside, take simple precautions to keep your skin safe and healthy. To protect your skin, apply sunscreen, use bug repellent, and keep skin clean. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1671128 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:58:52 +0100 1671128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1634649&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall15027.htm Salmolux Inc. of Federal Way, WA, is recalling lot # 01418 of its Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon Nova Lox sold in 3 ounce packages due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1634649 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:22:17 +0100 1634649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1537777&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn14830.htm Summer is here, and many people will be packing to travel. No matter where you travel abroad this summer, please don’t let your vacation be spoiled by getting the measles, flu, hepatitis, or any other infection that could have been prevented by using routine or travel-related vaccines. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1537777 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:48:41 +0100 1537777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1516158&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpress%2Fnfcsportsinjuries08.htm If you want to dance like a star or shoot hoops like a pro, you need to be prepared for injuries. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1516158 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:59:26 +0100 1516158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1507513&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn14791.htm The Food and Drug Administration is expanding its warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw red plum, red Roma, and red round tomatoes, and products containing these raw, red tomatoes. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1507513 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:55:14 +0100 1507513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1499462&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn14775.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a public health advisory to alert patients, caregivers and health care professionals to switch to hydrofluoroalkane (HFA)-propelled albuterol inhalers because chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-propelled inhalers will not be available in the United States after Dec. 31, 2008. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1499462 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:39:50 +0100 1499462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1487712&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn14724.htm June 1st marks the start of hurricane season. As you put your hurricane plan in place to protect your family and your home, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to include a plan for after the storm. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1487712 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:34:25 +0100 1487712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1474766&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn14710.htm The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and summer is fast approaching - all signs that the summer grilling season is nearly upon us. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1474766 Wed, 28 May 2008 20:51:51 +0100 1474766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1465384&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall14663.htm Fairbank Reconstruction Corp., an Ashville, NY, establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 22,481 pounds of ground beef products that may contain pieces of plastic. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1465384 Wed, 21 May 2008 16:41:30 +0100 1465384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1448819&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn14613.htm Foods in the freezer -- are they safe? Every year, thousands of callers to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline aren't sure about the safety of items stored in their own home freezers. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1448819 Fri, 16 May 2008 21:42:47 +0100 1448819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1442544&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall14610.htm Blount Fine Foods of Fall River, MA is recalling Blount All Natural New England Clam Chowder, Net Wt. 20 oz with Lot: 0424086D, Sell by date: 6/23/2008, because it may contain undeclared shrimp. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1442544 Thu, 08 May 2008 19:19:18 +0100 1442544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1436528&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn14611.htm Eating well is vital at any age, but as you get older, your daily food choices can make an important difference in your health. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1436528 Wed, 07 May 2008 19:27:54 +0100 1436528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1436529&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall14615.htm Gourmet Boutique, L.L.C., a Jamaica, N.Y., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 286,320 pounds of fresh and frozen meat and poultry products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1436529 Sat, 03 May 2008 19:22:11 +0100 1436529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1414807&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall14514.htm Inter-American Products, Inc., a division of The Kroger Co., announced a recall on two codes of Private Selection Light Churned Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in 1.75-quart containers with a "Sell By" date of December 3, 2008. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1414807 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:57:13 +0100 1414807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1405154&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn14565.htm The National Institutes of Health on April 15th released a draft of its conclusions about BPA, expressing concern over the safety of the chemical in plastics bottles. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1405154 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:56:35 +0100 1405154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1383371&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall14507.htm Herbal Science International, Inc. (AKA Jen-On Herbal Science International, Inc.) is recalling twelve dietary supplements that contain ephedra, aristolochic acid or human placenta because they may present a serious health hazard to consumers. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1383371 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:57:06 +0100 1383371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1343805&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall14347.htm Simply Fresh Fruit, of Los Angeles, California is recalling selected fresh cut fruit products which may contain cantaloupe which has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1343805 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:12:59 +0100 1343805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1343804&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn14343.htm Most people have little idea whether they’re eating a balanced diet or not. The USDA wants to change that. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1343804 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:12:27 +0100 1343804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319210&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall14257.htm Ellaroo LLC announced a voluntary recall of Ellaroo Ring Sling Baby Carrriers. The aluminum rings on the sling carriers can bend or break. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319210 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:21:34 +0100 1319210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1287370&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall14187.htm Gorton's Seafood, based in Gloucester, Mass., is voluntarily recalling one frozen seafood product with a specific date code because the product may have been adulterated with pills. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1287370 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:08:33 +0100 1287370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1287369&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn14202.htm he makers of Airborne -- a multivitamin and herbal supplement whose labels and ads falsely claimed that the product cures and prevents colds -- will refund money to consumers who bought the product, as part of a $23.3 million class action settlement agreement. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1287369 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:07:34 +0100 1287369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1269528&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn14170.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) for short-term use in children ages 1-11 years for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1269528 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:24:36 +0100 1269528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1247754&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall14075.htm Actavis Inc., the United States manufacturing and marketing division of the international generic pharmaceutical company Actavis Group hf, announced that 14 lots of Fentanyl transdermal system CII patches ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1247754 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:00:26 +0100 1247754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1234449&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall14056.htm See's Candies, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif., is recalling 16-ounce bags of See's Candies Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips because the product may contain undeclared traces of milk. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1234449 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:37:28 +0100 1234449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1234448&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn14028.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration notified the public that Botox and Botox Cosmetic (Botulinum toxin Type A) and Myobloc (Botulinum toxin Type B) have been linked in some cases to adverse reactions, including respiratory failure and death following treatment of a variety of conditions using a wide range of doses. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1234448 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:36:53 +0100 1234448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1219048&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpress%2Fshortantibioticresistance08.htm With the arrival of cold and flu season, you’re probably getting your medicine cabinet ready. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1219048 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:30:29 +0100 1219048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1219047&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn13989.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Public Health Advisory to alert health care providers, patients, and caregivers to new safety warnings concerning Chantix (varenicline), a prescription medication used to help patients stop smoking. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1219047 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:26:21 +0100 1219047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1195788&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn13914.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) strongly recommends that over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products should not be used for infants and children under 2 years of age because serious and potentially life-threatening side effects could occur. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1195788 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:14:22 +0100 1195788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1172712&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall13912.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that New Era Canning Company, New Era, Mich., is expanding its product recall because of potential Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) contamination to all canned green beans and garbanzo beans distributed by the company nationwide over the last five years. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1172712 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:14:15 +0100 1172712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1161759&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn13831.htm In an effort to promote increased consumption of folic acid among women of childbearing age, the March of Dimes and the Grain Foods Foundation have created a new Folic Acid for a Healthy Pregnancy seal that will be featured on select products at retail ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1161759 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:11:10 +0100 1161759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1161758&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn13869.htm Updated immunization recommendations for childhood influenza and adolescent meningococcal vaccinations are included in the 2008 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules released jointly today ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1161758 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:10:27 +0100 1161758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1145721&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn13780.htm Have you decided to start eating healthier and become more physically active? Have you realized that healthy choices have a positive impact on not only yourself, but also those around you? ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1145721 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:10:51 +0100 1145721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1118931&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn13689.htm The Food and Drug Administration issues its second safety warning about the fentanyl transdermal system, an adhesive patch that delivers a potent pain medicine through the skin. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1118931 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:06:52 +0100 1118931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1118930&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall13691.htm New Era Canning Company of New Era, Michigan is voluntarily recalling 171 cases/ 6 cans per case of 6 lbs. 5 oz. GFS Fancy Blue Lake Cut Green Beans, 4 Sieve, lot code 19H7FL , because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1118930 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:05:44 +0100 1118930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1111396&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpress%2Fnfcdrugplans07.htm Staying healthy as you age means eating right, exercising, and, often, taking medicine. If you have a Medicare prescription drug plan, many of your medicines are probably covered, but not all of them. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1111396 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:01:44 +0100 1111396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1111395&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpress%2Fnfcmedicinesandpregnancy07.htm If you’re expecting, you probably have many questions about the types of medications you can take. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1111395 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:00:48 +0100 1111395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1095649&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn13578.htm The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing recommendations to the regions affected by severe winter weather in the Midwestern U.S. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1095649 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:04:58 +0100 1095649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1095648&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn13566.htm Color additives give the red tint to your fruit punch and the green hue to your mint-flavored toothpaste. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1095648 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:04:13 +0100 1095648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1079434&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall13547.htm Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash voluntarily conducted a recall of Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1079434 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:48:06 +0100 1079434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1079435&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn13555.htm As the popularity of tattoos continues to grow, so does the concern about potential risks. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1079435 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:35:51 +0100 1079435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1062547&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn13488.htm Release of the national list of facilities, identified as special focus facilities (SFFs), is expected to offer individuals, seeking long-term health care services, and their families powerful new information when choosing nursing homes. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1062547 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:54:55 +0100 1062547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1062546&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn13487.htm After a quarter century of increases, obesity prevalence has not measurably increased in the past few years but levels are still high - at 34 percent of U.S. adults aged 20 and over, according to a new study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1062546 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:52:55 +0100 1062546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1043843&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn13414.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that the manufacturer of Avandia (rosiglitazone), a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, has agreed to add new information to the existing boxed warning in the drug's labeling about potential increased risk for heart attacks. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1043843 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:59:19 +0100 1043843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1000608&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn13250.htm USDA announced the launch of a new MyPyramid web site designed specifically for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1000608 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:18:54 +0100 1000608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1000607&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn13289.htm A new analysis suggests that about 3.4 million Americans age 71 and older - one in seven people in that age group - have dementia, and 2.4 million of them have Alzheimer's disease (AD). ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1000607 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:17:16 +0100 1000607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=982080&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn13227.htm Beneficiaries, their caregivers, and family members can begin to review 2008 Medicare prescription drug plan and health plan information online through the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder. ... (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=982080 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:51:06 +0100 982080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=969861&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall13145.htm Paint on the clip of the bookmarks contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=969861 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:20:13 +0100 969861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=969860&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn13156.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved labeling changes for erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs in the class that includes Cialis, Levitra, and Viagra, to display more prominently the potential risk of sudden hearing loss, and to guide consumers on what to do if they experience sudden problems with their hearing. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=969860 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:19:01 +0100 969860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=955887&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall13063.htm ConAgra Foods, a Marshall, Mo., firm, is recalling an undetermined amount of all varieties of frozen pot pie products that may be linked to an outbreak of salmonellosis. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=955887 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:14:33 +0100 955887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=955886&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall13102.htm J & B Meats Corporation Inc., a Coal Valley, Ill., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 173,554 pounds of frozen ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=955886 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:12:53 +0100 955886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=921171&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn11900.htm Until October 27, 2007, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will be accepting refund requests from consumers who bought CortiSlim or CortiStress. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=921171 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:28:42 +0100 921171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=921170&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn11898.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved expanding the population for use of the nasal influenza vaccine FluMist to include children between the ages of 2 and 5. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=921170 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:27:49 +0100 921170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=871641&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall11865.htm Jensen's Old Fashioned Smokehouse Inc. of Seattle, WA is recalling 480 tubs of Jensen's Seattle Style Wild Smoked Salmon Spread Lemon Dill and Onion and 132 tubs of PCC brand Smoked Salmon Spread all - natural, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=871641 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:11:34 +0100 871641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=849627&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall11802.htm Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=849627 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:19:16 +0100 849627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=849626&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpress%2Fshorttransfat07.htm Since January 2006, the U.S. government has required that the amount of trans fat in a food item be listed on the nutrition label. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=849626 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:17:50 +0100 849626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=832400&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn11737.htm To ensure veterans with emotional crises have round-the-clock access to trained professionals, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has begun operation of a national suicide prevention hot line for veterans. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=832400 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:17:31 +0100 832400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=792388&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn11675.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to buy or eat three red yeast rice products promoted and sold on Web sites. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=792388 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:54:22 +0100 792388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=777232&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn11631.htm How do you talk about a sensitive subject with your doctor? What if you forget to ask an important question? (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=777232 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:18:56 +0100 777232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=777233&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn11630.htm An estimated 135,000 (65 percent) of sports- and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI) treated in U.S. emergency departments occur each year in young people ages 5 to 18. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=777233 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:50:46 +0100 777233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=759978&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn11590.htm The federal government's one-stop web site for disability-related information and resources unveiled a new feature. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=759978 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:21:09 +0100 759978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=746842&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frss%2Fpuboftheweek_071607.htm Use this guide to help talk to your doctor or pharmacist about antidepressants, their side effects, and possible drug interactions. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=746842 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:36:59 +0100 746842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=690847&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpress%2Fshortliposuction07.htm See ya! Au revoir! Auf Wiedersehen! In any language, it's great to say "good-bye" to unwanted body fat. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=690847 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:50:43 +0100 690847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=672290&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpress%2Fshortvitiligo07.htm Vitiligo is a skin disorder in which patches or areas of skin lose their pigmentation and become white. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=672290 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:44:28 +0100 672290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=672289&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall11357.htm Confidence, Inc. of Port Washington, NY, is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of its supplement product sold under the name Long Weekend. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=672289 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:42:17 +0100 672289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=649263&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpress%2Fnfcreproductivehealth07.htm Like most women, you pass along important health tips to your family and friends. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=649263 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 23:03:52 +0100 649263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=636612&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpress%2Fshortrestaurant07.htm If you’re like many of us, your refrigerator probably holds a few leftover doggie bags or ready-made meals. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=636612 Fri, 25 May 2007 20:40:35 +0100 636612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=622381&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall11209.htm Davis Creek Meats and Seafood, a Kalamazoo, Mich., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 129,000 pounds of beef products, due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=622381 Fri, 18 May 2007 16:52:12 +0100 622381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=622380&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frss%2Fpuboftheweek_051407.htm Most adults need at least eight hours of sleep every night to be well rested. Not getting enough sleep for a long time can cause health problems. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=622380 Fri, 18 May 2007 16:50:46 +0100 622380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=602535&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn11114.htm The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning U.S. consumers about dangers associated with buying prescription drugs over the Internet. This alert is being issued based on information the agency received showing that 24 apparently related Web sites may be involved in the distribution of counterfeit prescription drugs. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=602535 Fri, 11 May 2007 22:21:35 +0100 602535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=602536&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall11164.htm Mayfield Dairy Farms announced today that it is voluntarily recalling 1.75 quart cartons of Mayfield Turtle Tracks ice cream with a code date of 4/11/08 and a UPC code of 75243-20120. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=602536 Fri, 11 May 2007 22:19:10 +0100 602536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=570469&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fnewsnotes%2Fnn11021.htm As the number of toys with magnets increases, so is the number of serious injuries to children. Within the past year, the CPSC has conducted five recalls with more than eight million products containing magnets that could come loose and fall out of the product. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=570469 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:10:39 +0100 570469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=511540&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall10259.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that manufacturers of pergolide drug products, which are used to treat Parkinson’s disease, will voluntarily remove these drugs from the market because of the risk of serious damage to patients’ heart valves. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=511540 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:24:02 +0100 511540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=497201&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frss%2Fpuboftheweek_031907.htm This week's featured publication lists the brand and generic names of drugs that control cholesterol. Learn their side effects, who should not take them, and warning signs to notice with help from your friends at Pueblo. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=497201 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 20:15:38 +0100 497201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=476318&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall10154.htm BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. is recalling its 25-count packages of "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats with no lot number and only the expiration advisory "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month) . . . (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=476318 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:06:28 +0100 476318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=440801&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frss%2Fpuboftheweek_022607.htm This brochure describes ways to assess when a loved one needs outside care. It covers developing a care plan, organizing important documents,and what you can do to give support. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=440801 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 22:16:57 +0100 440801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=418755&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpress%2Fshorthearing07.htm Go on, admit it. You loved to attend rock concerts in your younger days . . . (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=418755 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 21:53:17 +0100 418755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=418754&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall9846.htm The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to purchase, or use, Wild Kitty Cat Food due to the presence of Salmonella, a pathogen. Cats and other pets consuming this food may become infected with Salmonella. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=418754 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 21:50:53 +0100 418754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=407487&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Fpress%2Fnfchearthealth07.htm More women die each year from heart disease than from breast cancer, even though taking simple steps can prevent it from ever happening. Learn more about heart disease and the ways you can prevent it with the free Heart Health package of publications from your friends at Pueblo. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=407487 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 22:33:24 +0100 407487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=407486&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall9533.htm The Wornick Company, a Cincinnati, Ohio, firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 7,848 pounds of pasta entrees for toddlers due to the presence of an undeclared allergen, cheese (milk). (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=407486 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 22:31:16 +0100 407486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=395022&cid=s_34101_4_f&fid=34101&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pueblo.gsa.gov%2Frecalls%2Frecall9444.htm Vitalabs, Inc. of Jonesboro, GA is voluntarily recalling all containers of Egg Protein Powder in Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry flavors marketed under the various brand and product names because they contain undeclared dairy content. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) Health News From Pueblo news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=395022 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 22:17:46 +0100 395022