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Recall of faulty child-resistant medications


Novartis consumer health inc, recalled  2.3 million units of TriaminicandTheraflu cold and cough syrups after children opened the child-resistant caps and ingested the medication. The child-resistant caps do not always work and some children are able to remove them by themselves.
The pharmaceutical company, recalled six kinds of Theraflu Warming Relief syrups and 18 kinds of Triaminic syrups. For a full list, click here.

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Introducing fish by 6 to 12 months might be a good way to prevent the development of asthma a recent study has indicated.


In a report by "HealthDay News" based on a study published in Pediatrics that found the introduction of fish by the ages of 6 and 12 months reduced the risk of wheezing associated illness in children at age 4. 



"Earlier Menarche Linked to Overall Adiposity"

 The more fatty tissue a pre-teen and teenage girl has the earlier they may have menarche according to a study published online Oct. 23 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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Ecoli outbreak from chopped romaine lettuce

 Ecoli outbreak associated with chopped Romaine lettuce

y ALANA ABRAMSON 
April 13, 2018
TIME Health
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that a recent outbreak of E. coli in multiple states was linked to romaine lettuce grown in Yuma, Arizona.

“Information collected to date indicates that chopped romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona growing region could be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 and could make people sick,” the CDC said in an update on Friday.

The CDC said that no brand, distributor or supplier has been identified in connection with the E. coli outbreak. But it said that anyone who has bought romaine lettuce or salad mixes that contain romaine lettuce should throw it away, and ask restaurants if the romaine lettuce is from the Yuma region. The CDC also advised restaurants against selling any romaine lettuce from Yuma.

The CDC said Thursday that it was investigating an E. coli outbreak across at least seven states; that number increased Friday to 11 states. The outbreak has infected 35 people, 22 of whom have been hospitalized. Three have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a form of kidney failure.


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