Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/kjX9rfH12LI

Bariatric surgery in the form of sleeve gastrectomy leads to a significant reduction in bone strength associated with decreased bone density and increased bone marrow fat.  Harvard Medical School radiologists report these findings after a 2 year prospective study of 54 subjects 15 to 21 years of age.

Of the group, 25 underwent surgery and  29 received dietary and exercise counseling.  The lumbar spine strengths of those undergoing surgery decreased 10-fold more than those receiving medical therapy.  Bone densities of the surgical group decreased 4-fold more than those in the control group.

The bottom line: those undergoing bariatric surgery should have careful monitoring of their bone health with appropriate dietary modifications and medical therapy.

https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/radiol.223256

#bariatric #surgery #dieting #osteoporosis #vertebralbodystrength #bonedensity 

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CtvjF5MLG0N/

You might say: Doc….We’ve heard over and over that charcoal grilling produces carcinogenic compounds that might later trigger cancer.  Now, though, Stanford University chemists have uncovered yet another genetic risk associated with cooking foods at high temperatures.

We know that our food comes from plants and animals, but we never think about the fact that the food contains its own DNA.  The researchers have studied the considerable damage that occurs to this food DNA when you heat and super heat it.  They then proved with tracer studies that fragments of this damaged food DNA is incorporated into mammalian cells not only in the test tube but also in the lining cells of test animals.  The higher the cooking temperatures the greater the DNA damage.

So think about this the next time you are grilling or, for that matter, cooking pizza in a high temperature oven.  We don’t yet know what harm this damaged food DNA may trigger over time.  But…..This latest data is food for thought that contains no damaged DNA.

https://news.stanford.edu/2023/06/12/study-mice-links-heat-damaged-dna-food-possible-genetic-risks/

#dna #charcoal #grilling #pizza #fooddna

Vid: https://www.instagram.com/p/CtviHYxMNOn/

Those who use drugs like methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine, branded as Ritalin and Dexedrine, to think faster, work longer, and get better test scores can actually handicap their performance.  University of Melbourne neuroscientists report this finding after testing 40 subjects, ages 18 to 35 years, in a randomized, double-blinded trial.

There tabulated data showed that the medicated subjects consistently performed only 50% of the tasks on a so-called knapsack test efficiently. The drugs failed to improve the chances of correct answers, and they increased the time the subjects required to complete a task.  The researchers found that this suboptimal performance was due to a diminished quality of effort.

Methylphenidate, branded as Ritalin and Concerta, and dextroamphetamine, branded as Dexedrine, are effective medications for those with attention deficits and hyperactivity disorders.  We now know that those without such cognitive issues are outsmarting themselves by taking these drugs in an effort to turbocharge their minds.

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.add4165

#Methylphenidate #dextroamphetamine #adhd #stimulants #testing

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cta-8UcRK_B/

Recall By: FDA; Cricket Creek Farm

Sold: Sophelise and Tobasi were distributed in Massachusetts and New York at Wild Oats, Williamstown, MA; Provisions Williamstown, Williamstown, MA; McEnroe Organic Farm Market, Millerton, NY; New Lebanon Farmers Market; New Lebanon, NY, at restaurants, and farmers markets.

Affected are Sophelise cheese with product code 087055 or Tobasi cheese 315, 341, 048 sold on or after March 26.

Action: Don’t consume these products.  Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact Cricket Creek Farm at [email protected] or 1-413-458-5888.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cricket-creek-farm-recalls-sophelise-and-tobasi-cheeses-because-potential-listeria-monocytogenes

#crookedfarm #sophelise #tobasi #cheese #listeria #infection #recall

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cta90YpMT7c/

Recall By: FDA; Tillamook

Problem: Cartons of this ice cream actually contain Tillamook Waffle Cone Swirl ice cream that contains wheat and soy.  The product in question is packaged with a Tillamook Chocolate Peanut Butter carton sidewall but with a Tillamook Waffle Cone Swirl lid. The affected lot codes TL-41-80 and BB041324.

Action: If you have a wheat or soy allergy or sensitivity, a gluten sensitivity, or celiac disease, don’t consume the product and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact Tillamook at the email [email protected] or phone them at 1-855-562-3568.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tillamook-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-and-soy-tillamook-waffle-cone-swirl-ice-cream

#tillamook #icecream #wheat #soy #allergies #gluten #celiac #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cta7mkhJseL/

Recall By: FDA; Rudolph Foods

Problem: This product has undeclared wheat and food colorings yellow 6, yellow 6 lake, blue 2 lake, blue 1 lake, and red 40 lake.  Those with wheat allergies, gluten allergies, celiac disease, and allergies to these food colorings should avoid this product.

Sold: This product was sold in select Dollar Tree Stores in 17 states: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Action: Do not consume the products and to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. For more information,  contact April Pearson, Corporate Quality and Food Safety Manager Rudolph Foods at [email protected] or 1-214-566-0050.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rudolph-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-rudolphs-onyums-onion-flavored-rings-3-oz

#rudolphs #onyums #onionrings #wheat #foodcoloring #allergies #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cta6ywCOmlB/

Recall By:  FDA; Regal Health Food International

Affected product labeled as Regal Gourmet Snacks Milk Chocolate Raisins with Best By 04/07/24.

Sold: Dollar General stores in Scottsville, KY, Jonesville, SC, Blair, NE, South Boston, VA, and Ardmore, OK, Dollar General Distribution Centers.

Action: Dispose of product or return to the store where purchased. Contact Regal Health Food International, Inc. at 1-773-252-1044 for more information.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/regal-health-food-international-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanut-milk-chocolate-covered

#regal #milkchocolate #raisins #peanuts #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cta6AGnrN2X/

Recall By:

CPSC; Textron Specialized Vehicles

Problem:

The fuel rail dampener snap ring can become loose and leak fuel, posing fire and burn hazards.

Sold:

About 8,350 were sold in the US and about 4,630 were sold in Canada.

Actions:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles at 1-(888) 525-6040 or via email at [email protected] to arrange for a free inspection and free repair.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Recalls-Arctic-Cat-8000-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert

#textron #arcticcat #fuel #fire #burns #recall

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cta5SREMf84/

Recall By:

CPSC; Ashley Furniture Industries

Problem:

The power loveseats, sofas, and recliners’ cupholders with LED lighting can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Sold:

About 253,000 were sold in the US and about 9,450 were sold in Canada.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately unplug the loveseats, sofas, and recliners and contact Ashley Furniture Industries at (866) 482-2893 for a free repair.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Ashley-Furniture-Industries-Recalls-Party-Time-Power-Loveseats-Sofas-and-Recliners-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

#Ashley #partytime #sofas #recliners #loveseats #fire #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cta4nZdP9Zp/

Recall By:

CPSC; Bell Sports

Problem:

The recalled helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.

Sold:

About 15,000 were sold in the US and about 1,465 were sold in Canada at Epicenter Cycling, Freewheel Bike West Bank, Velotech and other stores nationwide and online at Giro.com, Backcountry.com and other websites.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Giro Merit helmets and contact Giro at (800) 456-2355 or the email [email protected] for a free replacement helmet or a full refund.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Bell-Sports-Recalls-Giro-Merit-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury

#giro #bell #helmets #headinjury #recall

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