Ocean King Enterprises Inc. of Philadelphia, PA is recalling Ready-to-Eat Seafood Dips, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
The United Nations health agency issued new global guidance on the use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets against malaria, for the first time recommending that they be long-lasting, distributed either free or highly subsidized, and used by all community members to fight a disease that kills more than 1 million people each year.
A team of Mayo Clinic researchers has discovered a new, more accurate diagnostic test to detect infection of prosthetic joints, potentially leading to better treatment options and patient outcomes.
Christmas may come just once a year, but if you are looking for gift ideas that will make an impact long after the decorations have come down, why not give one of Cancer Research UK’s alternative gifts, and help beat cancer at the same time.
Blood cell donations could be used to treat transplant patients with a particular form of cancer, according to a Cancer Research UK study reported in the journal Blood1 today (Wednesday).
The use of ‘decision support’ computer software can significantly improve the management of patients concerned about their family history of breast and bowel cancer, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer* today (Tuesday).
Sending Christmas cards to your friends and loved ones is a great way to let people know you are thinking of them over the festive period. But if you are looking to do something a little bit different this year and want to help a charity and the environment at the same time, an online Christmas greeting from Cancer Research UK is the perfect solution.
Health Canada is currently requesting and reviewing new safety information regarding serious liver adverse events in patients using Prexige (lumiracoxib), a Cox-2 inhibitor non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Prexige is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) in adults.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the sesame seeds described below because this product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
A report commissioned to develop a research methodology to study the health of children of Vietnam veterans has been released by the Minister of Veterans? Affairs, Bruce Billson.