Health, Safety, & Preparedness News | Feb. 24, 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 And Updates To Policies, Guidance, And Understanding
Seven ways to have a healthier relationship with stress
Resilience in the face of disaster: New reports examine mental health and bushfires
How vinyl chloride, the chemical in the Ohio train derailment and used to make PVC plastics, can damage your liver
An avian flu outbreak is spreading to mammals. What is the risk to humans?
Fractures, strains, and falls: How to prevent winter back injuries
Six tips for keeping children safe online
We (Australia) got some key things wrong about long COVID. Here are 5 things we’ve learnt
The wellbeing ‘pandemic’ – how the global drive for wellness might be making us sick
You’ve read the scary headlines – but rest assured, your cookware is safe
Decriminalizing hard drugs in BC could help reduce the stigma of substance abuse
An agricultural economist has projected a loss of over $1 billion for chicken and turkey farmers as Bird Flu costs pile up with the outbreak entering its second year
Cyberattack at Dole Leads to Shutdown, Delays
People produce endocannabinoids – similar to compounds found in marijuana – that are critical to many bodily functions
Research
The benefits of olive oil for health and well-being
Researchers link supplement to reduced biomarkers of Alzheimer’s in the brain
Mystical and insightful psychedelic experience may improve mental health
Heart attack deaths drop over past two decades
New study finds offering paid sick leave is good for US business
How queuing leads to city center violence and what research says about preventing night-time brawls
Small temperature rise can cause large scale forced migration: Study
Study finds that resilience to natural disasters lags in Black communities
Flooded city: A slow catastrophe in post-Harvey Houston
New tuberculosis treatment could save millions of lives
Pets create positive change for people in aged care
Your Facebook friendships may influence your heart health
Study of intravenous mistletoe extract to treat advanced cancer
Long-acting recycling antibody targets endometriosis
New CAR T-cell immunotherapy shows promising results for treating blood cancer patients
Food, Medication, and Medical Supply Safety Recalls and Alerts
Enfamil ProSobee Enfamil Prosobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula in 12.9 oz containers is being recalled due to potential Cronobacter sakazakii contamination
Taiwan Best Quality Enoki Mushrooms are being recalled because of Listeria
Xin Ao International Group Corp. Enoki Mushrooms are being recalled because of Listeria
Bindle Bottle LLC Bottles recalled due to risk of possible lead exposure
Rao’s Homemade Roasted Red Peppers with Portobella Mushroom are being recalled due to undeclared Pine Nuts
Chukar Cherry Cherry Bombs are being recalled due to undeclared Hazelnuts
nanoMaterials Discovery Corporation Hand Sanitizer is being recalled due to the presence of methanol
Pasta Meals sent to schools and other institutional customers are being recalled over mislabeling and allergens
Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Eye Ointment recalled due to possible microbial contamination
Consumer Product Recalls and Alerts
Clark Associates Recalls Lancaster Table & Seating Brand High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Polaris Recalls Timbersled Snow Bike Conversion Kits Due to Crash Hazard
Two Million COSORI® Air Fryers Recalled by Atekcity Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Zinus Recalls SmartBase Euro Slats Metal Platform Bed Frames Due to Injury Hazard
SCARPA North America Recalls F1 Ski Boots Due to Fall Hazard
1st Stage Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Injury and Drowning Hazard; Manufactured by XDEEP
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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