Salmonella Found in Ground Turkey, Cat Food, Papayas; Dairy Products Recalled

Salmonella Found in Ground Turkey, Cat Food, Papayas; Dairy Products Recalled The FDA and USDA have issued warnings of several products recalled for contamination. H-E-B is recalling dairy products due to detection of a foreign substance. Ground turkey, papayas, and Nestle Purina One Vibrant Maturity 7+ cat food have been recalled for salmonella. Affected Purina One products include 3.5 and 7-pound bags with May 2012 sell-by dates and product codes of 03341084 and 03351084.

Heat Wave Causes Food Safety Issues

Heat Wave Causes Food Safety Issues The Midwest United States is under a heat dome that is causing triple-digit temperatures and heat-wave conditions. Among the health warnings and weather advisories, there is an oft-overlooked heat-related concern: food safety issues. Here are tips to avoid food-borne illness from heat-tainted foods. Read more...

First Person: Antidepressants, Acetaminophen, Alcohol and Hepatitis Liver Issues

First Person: Antidepressants, Acetaminophen, Alcohol and Hepatitis Liver Issues I have always been healthy. I eat right, exercise, don't smoke and only drink red wine in moderation. I started taking the SSRI antidepressant Paxil several years ago. I also occasionally took acetaminophen after drinking wine. I now have hepatitis (liver inflammation). I'm writing this to warn others about the dangers of these combinations and about how to avoid liver problems. Read more...

FDA Gives Green Light to Tradjenta Type 2 Diabetes Pill

FDA Gives Green Light to Tradjenta Type 2 Diabetes Pill
Tradjenta or linagliptin has been approved for use by type 2 diabetes patients.

Spring Weather Ushers in Allergy and Migraine Season

Spring Weather Ushers in Allergy and Migraine Season With temperatures rising above freezing (and waking up allergens), the barometer playing tennis and high humidity and precipitation, spring ushers in many health conditions. Barometric pressure migraines, seasonal allergies and aches and pains.

Spring Safety Checklist for Bikes, Skateboards, Skates and Scooters

Spring Safety Checklist for Bikes, Skateboards, Skates and Scooters - Yahoo! News

Springtime means that kids who have been cooped up all winter are now frolicking in the warm sunshine on their scooters, bikes, roller blades and skateboards. Spring fever tends to make them a little carefree and accident prone. We had two broken arms within a month of each other from roller blade and skateboard injuries one spring! You can't quell spring exuberance, but you can teach kids to make sure that their outdoor wheeled toys are safe. Here's how.

How to Stay Healthy and Survive the Holidays

How to Stay Healthy and Survive the Holidays
Emotional health help tips for holidays and year-round.

Baby Monitors Recalled for Burn, Strangulation Hazard

Baby Monitors Recalled for Burn, Strangulation Hazard
Baby monitors are unsafe? I thought they were supposed to protect and save children, not harm them? Most do, but several baby monitors are failing the child safety test. Momma Doc says practice safety and child -proof your baby's sleeping environment. Consider co-sleeping with your child in a baby-safe bed or drop-sided crib next to mom.

Fire Safety and Family Emergency Preparedness

Pa. Farmhouse Fire Sparks Emergency Preparedness Concerns
The recent fire that killed seven children in Pa. raises issues about home fire safety. The Japan Earthquake and tsunami raises further concern about family emergency preparedness. Is your family fire safe and emergency ready. Check out these communication tips and family resources.

Common Denture Problems and How to Correct Them

Momma Doc cares about the whole family: in utero to the old folks. Dentures can be a real pain, literally and figuratively. My poor grand-dad was plagued with denture drama. Got dentures hassles? Check out these Doctor Momma tips. Common Denture Problems and How to Correct Them