Archive: 15/02/2013

Meta-analyses of bisphenol A studies show human exposure is likely to be too low for estrogenic effects

A controversial component of plastic bottles and canned food linings that have helped make the world's food supply safer has recently come under attack: bisphenol A. Widely known as BPA, it has the potential to mimic the ...

Feb 15, 2013

Health care-associated infections decreased in 2011

(HealthDay)—In 2011, decreases were noted for some health care-associated infections (HAIs), according to a report prepared by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Feb 15, 2013

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Self-rated health measure can predict outcomes in knee OA

(HealthDay)—For patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA), a single-item measure of self-rated health can be used to predict mental and social health outcomes, according to a study published in the February issue ...

Feb 15, 2013

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Fourth case of SARS-like virus hits Britain

A third member of a family has been diagnosed in Britain with a potentially fatal SARS-like virus, officials said Friday, bringing the number of confirmed cases worldwide to 12.

Feb 15, 2013

Cell phone cameras improve self-reported dietary recall

(HealthDay)—Pictures taken on cell phone-based digital cameras can function as a memory prompt to more accurately recall fruit and vegetable intake, according to a study published in the February issue of Applied Nursing ...

Feb 15, 2013

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Runners and riders in Europe's horsemeat scandal

(AP)—The European Union agreed Friday to begin random DNA checks on meat products in a bid to put a lid on a spreading scandal over horsemeat, while British authorities announced traces of horse had been found in school ...

Feb 15, 2013

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Dutch plant raided for 'mixing horse and beef': prosecutor

Dutch officials on Friday raided a meat processing plant in the south of the Netherlands believed to be mixing horsemeat and beef and selling it on as pure beef, the public prosecutor said.

Feb 15, 2013