Meat Recall Expanded Due To E. coli Fear Feb 14, 2010
E. coli is a potentially deadly germ that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration and, in severe cases, kidney failure. The germ can be killed by cooking fresh and frozen meat products to an internal temperature of 160 degrees. (Click2Houston, TX)
Calhoun mum on illness, wants to keep job Feb 13, 2010
He guided the Huskies to the Final Four last season, but missed their first NCAA tournament game in March after being hospitalized for dehydration. Last June, he was hospitalized after breaking several ribs during a charity bike ride. (ESPN -- College Basketball News)
Estee Lauders miracle in a bottle Feb 12, 2010
This revolutionary new formula promises women a dramatic reduction in the visible signs of aging, including lines, dehydration and discoloration. Skin repairs while you sleep on it. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Coffee Perk? It May Cut Stroke Risk Feb 12, 2010
"For now, while certainly consuming very high quantities of caffeine can have significant negative consequences on your health (such as palpitations, increases in blood pressure, insomnia and dehydration), you should feel good about enjoying that cup of coffee or tea!" MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Share. (CBS News -- Health)
Heatwave roasts Rio Feb 11, 2010
Doctors were recommending cold showers and lots of liquids to mitigate the risks of heat exhaustion and dehydration. AFP Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Health crisis in Haiti enters a deadly new phase Feb 10, 2010
Nurse Willow Walsh-Hughes, of Draper, Utah, top center, holds Simone Bess, 20, as her husband James Charlot looks on after they received the news that their fourteen-month-old baby, Abigail Charlot, died of dehydration while being treated at the University Hospital in Port-au-Prince. . (MSNBC -- International)
Benin: Cholera Breaks Out in Country Feb 10, 2010
Meanwhile, WHO is providing emergency kits, including medicine, that are being distributed to health centres in the affected areas to treat patients with cholera - an acute intestinal infection picked up through contaminated food or water, and which results in diarrhoea that can lead to severe dehydration and death without prompt treatment. Be the first to. (allAfrica.com)
Calif. pistachio growers crack foreign markets Feb 8, 2010
Firebaugh dehydration plant to reopen. A Singapore-based food supplier says it will reopen the former De Francesco dehydrating plant in Firebaugh as soon as this summer, despite the challenge of a drought in the central San Joaquin Valley. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Honeymoon put on hold for Haiti Local doctors, nurse and paramedic treat hundreds in dire need on mission trip to Haiti Feb 7, 2010
" Powell and the Goedens said the injuries they saw initially were mainly the result of people being hit or trapped by falling debris. "Broken and smashed bones or extremities, open wounds with dirt and debris embedded in them, infections in wounds where the patient hadn't ever had access to water or anything to clean the wound," said Mike Goeden. He added that the team also saw maladies and complications such as worms, skin infections, dehydration and malnutrition resulting from the fact that... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
As Hospital Supplies Run Low, AmeriCares Sends More Relief to Haiti Feb 6, 2010
To help thousands of children suffering from malnutrition and dehydration, the delivery included specialized nutritional supplements and fluids. Prenatal vitamins were also sent to help prevent birth defects and improve the health of thousands of expectant mothers. (AlertNet)
Pennsylvania Department of Health offers tips to stay healthy while tackling snow removal Feb 6, 2010
-- Take breaks and drink water to prevent dehydration. -- Use a shovel that is correctly sized for your body. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Missouri firm recalls beef on E.coli concerns Feb 4, 2010
E.coli 0157:H7 is a potentially harmful bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in most severe cases kidney failure. The very young, seniors, and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to food-borne illnesses, USDA said. (MSNBC -- Health)
10 found taking Haitian children could face US courts Feb 2, 2010
One of the Americans, Charisa Coulter of Boise, Idaho, was treated yesterday at a field hospital for dehydration or the flu. Looking pale as she lay on an Army cot, Coulter, 24, was being guarded by two Haitian police officers. (Boston Globe)
UConn Coach Calhoun Taking Medical Leave Feb 2, 2010
"We will do everything possible to support Coach during this time. Calhoun has won two national championships at Connecticut. He led the Huskies to the Final Four last season, but missed the Huskies' first NCAA tournament game in March after being hospitalized for dehydration. Last June, he was hospitalized after breaking several ribs during a charity bike ride. Calhoun was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005 and has a career record of 816-348. Several other off-the-court issues... (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
15-Day Haiti Survival Pushes Human Limits Jan 30, 2010
"She remarkably survived both her injuries and the prospect of dehydration after that many days ... [when] normally a person can die from dehydration in just three to four days," said Dr. William P. Bozeman, associate professor of emergency medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston Salem, N.C.. Scientists say a 150-pound person can only afford to lose about 20 percent of his or her water weight. (ABC News)
Rotavirus Vaccine Offers New Tool to Combat Severe Diarrhea in Developing World Jan 29, 2010
Symptoms include severe diarrhoea and vomiting, leading to loss of fluid and electrolytes which can result in dehydration, shock, and death. See Also. (Science Daily)
Stunning recovery: Haitian girl pulled from debris Jan 29, 2010
A man pulled Tuesday from the rubble of a downtown store later and treated by the U.S. military for severe dehydration and a broken leg said he had been trapped during an aftershock. At least 135 people have been unearthed by rescue teams since the Jan. 12 quake, and many more by relatives and neighbors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
AFRICA: Rotavirus data must propel immunization - experts Jan 28, 2010
Rotavirus the top cause of severe and often fatal diarrhoea and dehydration in children kills some 527,000 children a year globally, nearly half of them in sub-Saharan Africa. "It is our hope that these data will catalyze action so that one day we can live in a world where no child dies from diarrhoea," Kathy Neuzil, senior clinical advisor for vaccines at the international health non-profit PATH, said in a 27 January statement. (AlertNet)
Survivor pulled from rubble after 12 days Jan 28, 2010
The man had a broken leg and severe dehydration,'' said a statement from the US military, who found the man in a collapsed building on the aptly-named Rue de Miracles. The 31-year-old, who was covered in dust, survived on small amounts of water and was said to be in amazing health considering his ordeal, the longest of any survivor so far. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Rue de Miracle Jan 28, 2010
The Americans treated Rico Dibrivell, 35, for a broken leg and severe dehydration. Dibrivell said he had been trapped under the building since the Jan. 12 quake. (Fox News)
Haiti doctors face issues Jan 27, 2010
The infant was accompanied by her mother and was treated by medical staff for dehydration. HAITI UPDATE. (USA Today)
Haiti's children on their own Jan 27, 2010
Also Tuesday, Haitians in a crowd of looters pulled a man from the rubble of a store that had been repeatedly scavenged, and called for help from U.S. soldiers, who treated him for a broken leg and severe dehydration. Rico Dibrivell, 35, claimed he had been trapped since the earthquake two weeks earlier, but the military provided no details about how he managed to survive. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Man Rescued in Haiti Rubble 14 Days After Quake Jan 27, 2010
The Americans treated Rico Dibrivell, 35, for a broken leg and severe dehydration. Dibrivell said he had been trapped under the building since the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake. (Fox News)
Benefits of Rotavirus Vaccination Jan 27, 2010
Severe cases of infection can lead to dehydration which might in turn lead to hospitalization and more rarely death ... The major cause of hospitalization and death following the infection is dehydration. (Suite101.com)
Haiti Donations Provide Everything From Clean Water To A School Jan 26, 2010
"A spokesperson for UNICEF provided MTV News with a list of some of those items: ? Tent ($200): A tent can be used to provide life-saving shelter or to support a clinic or school in time of crisis. ? School-in-a-Box ($200): UNICEF's "School-in-a-Box" sets up a temporary school for at least 40 children during times of emergency. Kits provide the chance for children to continue their education during the most extreme crises. ? Vaccine carrier ($10): Cold-box vaccine carriers help ensure that... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Clothes That Burn Calories: Really?! Jan 24, 2010
Provide engineered gradient compression for your lower body which help maintain healthy circulation, prevents dehydration, and swelling. The elastic fibers apply pressure to the surface of the skin, which aids to the circulation of blood. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Survival chances pushed to 'outside limit' at 2 weeks Jan 23, 2010
"The very young [under 2] are the least likely to survive, because they are prone to dehydration, and they need calories," Dr. Yealy said ... So survival this long would hinge on age, health and lack of bleeding injuries, which would accelerate dehydration and reduce nutrition to the body ... Without water, dehydration leads to organ failure. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lack of heatwave strategy risking lives, say Greens Jan 23, 2010
Ambulance staff treated at least 250 people at the Big Day Out concert yesterday, mainly for dehydration, and six were taken to Concord Hospital ... " The NSW Ambulance Service has recommended that people keep cool by staying out of the sun, drink plenty of water, limit physical activity and apply sunscreen when going outside this weekend. Those attending the Big Day Out concert at Homebush are advised to take breaks from the mosh pit, drink water, keep out of the sun, and avoid drugs and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Efforts Mounting For Offering Aid to Haiti Jan 22, 2010
He suffered no broken bones, but received lacerations to his hand, minor kidney problems from dehydration, and said that his wife couldn't hug him when he got home because the back of his body from his neck to his knees is still "one big bruise." Mr. Dietsch hopes to return to Haiti to help rebuild, but it is impossible to set a timetable when the shattered country will be safe enough to allow civilians back in. "I plan to go back, but I can't say when that will be," he said Tuesday. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Zimbabwe: Cholera Keeps a Low Profile Jan 22, 2010
Cholera, a waterborne bacterial disease, infects the gastrointestinal system, causing vomiting and diarrhoea that can lead to acute dehydration; left untreated, the disease can kill within 24 hours. In its latest epidemiological bulletin the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported 149 cholera cases, resulting in five deaths, between September 2009 and 10 January 2010, vastly lower figures than for the same period a year previously: by January 2009, 1,912 people had died and more than 37,000... (allAfrica.com)
Haiti: Resilence of human body Jan 22, 2010
Monley was taken to a hospital to be treated for severe dehydration and doctors attributed his survival to resilience and the strength of his young body ... And profound dehydration could cause brain damage, he said. (CNN)
SethDavisInside College Basketball At age 67, Jim Calhoun should hang it up following this season. Jan 22, 2010
Four times over the past two years, Calhoun has missed all or part of a game because of dehydration and other minor illnesses. He is clearly pushing himself to the brink, and possibly beyond. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
WINN: Source says Jim Calhoun's leave is stress-related Jan 22, 2010
Calhoun is a three-time cancer survivor who has also dealt with lesser health problems: He missed UConn's first-round NCAA Tournament game last March after being hospitalized due to dehydration, and this summer, broke several ribs (and later fainted) in a charity bike-race accident. So while Tuesday's news about his health was breaking, it was not, in any way, out of the ordinary. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Diet dos and don'ts for senior citizens Jan 21, 2010
- Drink about 15 glasses of water in a day to prevent dehydration. In old age, muscle density reduces and susceptibility to dehydration is always very high, especially in summer. (India Times, India)
Health Tip: Recovering from Mononucleosis Jan 21, 2010
Drink enough fluids to ward off dehydration. Soothe a sore throat with a salt water gargle, throat lozenges and soothing treats, such as hard candy or a Popsicle. (MEDLINEplus)
Haiti's survival stories no shock to experts Jan 21, 2010
And profound dehydration could cause brain damage, he said. "If you had low blood pressure -- barely perfusing your brain -- then you're going to take a hit to your brain.". (CNN -- US)
Haiti Earthquake-Relief Donations: What Does Your Money Buy? Jan 21, 2010
" Those donations are turned into vitally needed resources for the more than 3 million people displaced by the quake."I need a better word than 'unprecedented' or 'amazing' to describe what's happened with the text-message program," organization spokesperson Roger Lowe told . As for what those donations help the Red Cross do, Porterfield provided a breakdown: ? $5 provides a water container to store clean drinking water. ? $10 provides a blanket that is appropriate to the climate and culture of... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Calhoun's career not over Jan 21, 2010
He said he told them that he needed their help with the younger players because they had gone through this before last March, when dehydration forced Calhoun to miss the NCAA tournament's first-round win over Chattanooga. During Wednesday's shootaround the Huskies were upbeat but did hear from various voices, unlike normal practices where Calhoun is the dominant presence. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
UConns Calhoun to take medical leave Jan 20, 2010
He led the Huskies to the Final Four last season, but missed the Huskies first NCAA tournament game in March after being hospitalized for dehydration. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- Sports)
E. coli alert: Calif. company recalls 864,000 pounds of beef Jan 20, 2010
E. coli is a potentially deadly germ that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration and, in the most severe cases, kidney failure. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- News)
Orphans from Haiti enter U.S. Jan 20, 2010
Some were treated for diarrhea and dehydration ... "I know that orphans are dying over there from dehydration and malnourishment. And my daughters did not," she said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Story:Crushed and gashed, dozens in Haiti now lose limbs Jan 20, 2010
His body was beginning to collapse with an infection that caused severe dehydration. Dying muscles were creating massive pressure in his swollen legs and releasing toxins and salts that attacked the kidneys. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Calhoun takes medical leave at Connecticut Jan 20, 2010
It is not dehydration, which sent the 67-year-old coach into the hospital during last year s NCAA Tournament. Peter Schulman, Calhoun s primary-care physician, said in a statement that he advised Calhoun to take time off to address some temporary medical issues, none of which involve any previous medical conditions that he has dealt with. (Boston Globe)
For doctors in Haiti, worst is yet to come Jan 19, 2010
"There will be kidney failure because of dehydration.". The CDC is anticipating outbreaks of infectious diseases such as measles and malaria. (AlertNet)
Dozens of Haitian orphans head to city on mercy flight Jan 19, 2010
Ms. Mills said they expected to find children beset with dehydration, diarrhea and other problems related to lack of food, water, health care and sanitary facilities. Also on the flight were Joyce Leifer, a pediatrician who is associated with Children's Hospital; Ed Sites of the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work; Connie Moore of Excela Health's Latrobe Hospital, who has experience as a pediatric nurse; and three professionals from West Penn Allegheny: Chip Lambert, an emergency... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Stanford team goes to Haiti Jan 19, 2010
A lot of what we will do is general health care, but we expect to treat broken bones, crush injuries, fever, dehydration and some of the emotional issues, Norris said. We re taking a portable ultrasound so we ll be able to diagnose internal abdominal injuries, but we won t be able to do advanced medicine. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Sheep and Goat Diseases Outlined From A to Z (56) Jan 19, 2010
Schoenian says dehydration, coma and death generally occur within 12 to 24 hours of clinical signs. Enterotoxemia type C. (Agri-View, WI)
* PLANET POP Jan 18, 2010
Lady Gaga, another pop star who is chipping in to help Haiti, has canceled four of her US concerts, citing exhaustion and dehydration ... Paramedics came to take care of me, and told me my heart-rate was irregular X a result of exhaustion and dehydration. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Lady Gaga 'collapses' before gig Jan 18, 2010
"Can't apologise enough for how sorry I am," she said, via micro-blogging site Twitter, revealing she had collapsed due to exhaustion and dehydration. "An hour before the show I was feeling dizzy and having trouble breathing," posted the 23-year-old, renowned for her flamboyant stage performances. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Sarah's Take: Retaining young stars key Jan 17, 2010
At first, the hamstring problem was diagnosed as a cramp from dehydration. In his next start, the same thing happened on a cool night at Dodger Stadium. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Oral sodium phosphate laxative inducing hyperphosphatemia relates with weight? Jan 16, 2010
Their results suggest performing preoperative evaluation aimed at avoiding administration of OSP laxatives to patients at risk; reducing the dose of OSP in patients with low weight; and avoiding dehydration with an adequate oral intake of clear liquids. . (EurekAlert!)
Next wave of misery? Infection, illness loom Jan 16, 2010
Children are especially vulnerable to secondary health problems including dehydration and infection in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake ... People can go without water for three to five days without the kidneys shutting down and having problems with severe dehydration ... Children have a much narrower margin for dehydration. (MSNBC -- Race)
Vioxx Cousin Prevents Fasting Headaches Jan 16, 2010
The causes are unclear, but doctors have suspected withdrawal from caffeine, nicotine, oversleeping, and dehydration. The fast, however, "doesn't allow people to start taking medicines," Drescher told Reuters Health. (Newsmax)
DVT affects air, road travellers Jan 16, 2010
"Dehydration causes the thickening of blood and leads to DVT," says Dr Vaishya. It's also a good idea to avoid alcohol and caffeine as they are diuretics and lead to loss of water through increased urination. (India Times, India)
Pathologist: Mass Graves Inevitable Jan 15, 2010
The second wave of people coming into the hospitals will be people sick with diarrhea and dehydration caused by water-borne illnesses like cholera and dysentery from contaminated water, Baden said. As the death count rises, many officials say this is only the beginning of what's sure to prove the most devastating natural disaster in the region in more than two centuries. (Fox News)
After the Quake Comes the Disease. Can Haiti Cope? Jan 14, 2010
In a major disaster, time is of the essence, and survivors will succumb to thirst and dehydration much faster than malnutrition. With drinking-water distribution systems destroyed and survivors crammed into camps without much sanitation water supplies could quickly become contaminated. (Time.com)
When dashing through the snow, don't forget the sunscreen Jan 14, 2010
Dehydration Dehydration occurs when the body does not have as much water and fluids as it should, and can be brought on by losing too much fluid, not drinking enough water or fluids, or both ... The symptoms of dehydration include dizziness, headache and dark urine ... For more serious cases of dehydration, intravenous fluids and hospitalization may be necessary. (The Dolphin, CT)
Activists and officials target puppy mills Jan 13, 2010
State inspectors combing through Esh's kennel found dogs with lameness, lesions, dehydration and dental disease; puppies' paws falling through wire flooring; excrement in food dishes. Esh pleaded guilty in January 2009 to three summary violations of the dog law and subsequently lost his state kennel license. (Pensacola News Journal)
What baby boomers need to know and do this flu season Jan 13, 2010
Dangerous complications of flu can include pneumonia, dehydration and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma or diabetes. Vaccination is the best defense. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
U of L gets $2.95M in research funding Jan 12, 2010
Researchers also are developing a method to treat dehydration of soldiers in the battlefield without starting an intravenous line, and they are evaluating medicines and nutrients that can be taken before injuries occur to help the body resist trauma, injury and hemorrhaging. This is a strong commitment to our soldiers and our veterans, said McClain, who also is associate vice president for translational research and director of gastroenterology at the. (Louisville Business First, KY)
What Is An Ileostomy Jan 12, 2010
drink adequate water to prevent dehydration. be aware that exercising with an ileostomy after full recovery from surgery is acceptable but expect to change the entire ileostomy system more often due to excessive perspiration and melting of the sealant. (Suite101.com)
Juice Fasting Is a Detox Diet Jan 11, 2010
Juice detox fasting might be accompanied by dehydration, which means that some of the lost pounds are actually fluids. It is normal to restore part of these pounds after the end of the detox plan and this is not a reason to worry about. (Suite101.com)
Health Tip: When Infants Get Diarrhea Jan 10, 2010
A drink that contains electrolytes is best to help prevent dehydration. For young infants, continue nursing, and ask your doctor about giving extra fluids. (MEDLINEplus)
Two U.S. Deaths Possible in Beef Recall Jan 10, 2010
A potentially deadly bacteria, E. coli can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration and, in severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, the elderly and people with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. (MEDLINEplus)
Cold & Flu Jan 10, 2010
Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which can cause dehydration, and cigarette smoke, which can aggravate your symptoms. Try chicken soup. (CNN -- Health)
