Health, Safety, & Preparedness News | April 8, 2023
Here’s this week’s news stories, studies, etc. related to preparedness that contain potentially helpful information. The sources used here aren’t all the sources checked, but the other sites didn’t have new information. If there are other sources you think should be checked, please let me know what they are!
News, Summaries, Reports, and Updates
Devastating tornadoes leave hazards in their wake: Tips to stay safe
Ask the Pediatrician: How to prevent children from poisoning in the home?
Experiencing trauma can change some people’s outlook on life – sometimes for the better
The US leads the world in weather catastrophes. Here’s why
Stress rash: What is it and how to treat it
New wrist-worn device can quickly tell if you’re having a heart attack – it could save many lives
Blood vessels—not just brain cells—can affect brain health, new report finds
In Mexican jungle, scientists prepare for future pandemics
Research
To ice or not to ice? Icing can promote muscle regeneration after mild injury
Brain injury toolkit helps support domestic violence survivors
Researchers find comprehensive sex education reduces homophobia, transphobia
Preventing urban flooding in the face of climate change
Study finds steep decline in day-to-day violence in California schools
Washington state’s 2021 heat wave contributed to 159 excess injury deaths over three weeks
Cardiovascular disease: Researchers pinpoint missing piece of treatment puzzle
New genetic finding provides clue for personalizing depression treatment
Researchers disentangle patterns of indoor mixing for respiratory disease transmission risk
Researchers remove uncertainty in question of roadway lighting impacts on human health
New study could change assumptions about helmet safety
New study makes case for Candida auris wastewater surveillance
‘Nature prescriptions’ can improve physical and mental health
Researchers disentangle patterns of indoor mixing for respiratory disease transmission risk
Study to decode microbe-gut signaling suggests potential new treatment for IBD
Keeping COVID-19 in check will likely require periodic boosters
Two years of patient data reveal real-world efficacy of COVID-19 treatments
Researchers find an antibody that targets omicron and other SARS-CoV-2 variants
Omicron appears more deadly than seasonal influenza, study suggests
COVID-19 patients’ blood plasma shows who is most likely to become severely ill
Researchers chart path forward on developing mRNA vaccines for infections beyond COVID-19
Food and Medical Recalls and Alerts
Lettuce and Salad Kits from various brands are being recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
Karma White Cheddar Cheese Popped Water Lily Seeds are being recalled due to undeclared milk
Consumer Product Recalls and Alerts
BISSELL Expands Recall of Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums Due to Fire Hazard
IKEA Recalls BLAVINGAD Fishing Games Due to Choking Hazard
Monti Kids Recalls Basket with Balls Toys Due to Choking Hazard
That’s it for this week! Please let me know what you think of the weekly format, the sources being used, and the information provided. To give feedback, email contact@llphp.org
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