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About 7.3% of all Americans are  suffering from Long CoVid. 
This according to a City University of New York-Cornell Medical population-representative study of 2,042 US adults.

A full one-quarter of those who confirmed that they have Long CoVid report the disease is having a significant negative impact on their day-to-day activities and work.  Long CoVid was more prevalent in females than males, in those with comorbidties, and in those who were not vaccinated or boosted.

Take home point: get vaccinated and boosted and do all you can do to avoid contracting CoVid.

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.09.12.22279862v1.full.pdf

#CoVid #longcovid #women #vaccination #boosting

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Those over age 65 have a 69% higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s dementia by one year after a CoVid infection of any severity.  This the conclusion of a Case Western Reserve retrospective cohort study of more than 6.2 million older adults.

The relative risk of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis rises with age from 59% for those 65 to 74 to 69% for those 75 to 84 and up to 89% for those 85 years and over.  The over risk is higher for older women at 82% than older men at 50%.  The Alzheimer’s risk if higher for both Black and White elders at about 61-62% than for Hispanics at only 25%.

The bottom line: the risk of dementia is yet another reason to avoid EVER contracting CoVid.  You achieve that goal by vaccination, selective masking, and safe dining practices.

https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-alzheimers-disease/jad220717

#CoVid #alzheimers #dementia #vaccination #masking

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Over the past decade, the numbers of melatonin poisonings in children and adolescents have soared more than 5-fold.  As of 2020, melatonin was the most frequently ingested substance by children.  

These are just 2 of the startling findings by a CDC study that reviewed cases between 2012 and 2021.  Also during the same time span, 4,000 children required hospitalizations and 287 landed in the intensive care unit for melatonin overdoses.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine advises against self-medicating your kids when they won’t waft off to dreamland.  More effective is a regular bedtime and waking schedule and the elimination of excess screentime as well as blue light during the evening hours.

https://aasm.org/advocacy/position-statements/melatonin-use-in-children-and-adolescents-health-advisory/

#melatonin #sleep #overdose #insomnia

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/fVqQK_LKH1g

If you experience nightmares during middle age, you are about 4 times more likely to develop dementia as you age.  Neurologic researchers from Britain’s University of Birmingham studied 605 adults aged 44 to 57 years who were followed up for as long as 13 years with cognitive testing.

The analysis also showed that this tendency toward dementia was more prominent in men than in women.  The men having nightmare-disrupted sleep were nearly 5 times more likely to suffer eventual dementia while women with similar nighttime scares were only 41% more likely.

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(22)00370-4/fulltext

#nightmares #dementia 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/eayXVTWYRQ8

The FDA and “ANKUR” Muktanand Foods Inc. are recalling ANKUR Golden Raisins in 14 oz. packages.  This product contains undeclared sulfites.  Those with a sensitivity to sulfites could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting these raisins.  If you purchased these raisins, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  If you require additional information, reach Ankur Muktanand Foods at 1-630-595-1118.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/muktanand-foods-inc-issues-allergy-alert-ankur-brand-golden-raisin-14-oz-400-gm

#ankur #raisins #sulfites #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/g_8AP5QPuyw

The FDA and the Family Dollar company are recalling a large group of multiply-branded Family Dollar over-the-counter health products due to improper storage at temperatures that could negatively affect their accuracy, safety, and utility. The following products are affected: ClearBlue and Veriquick Pregnancy Tests; condoms including Skyn Non-Latex, Trojan, and Lifestyles; First Response Kits; At Home Marijuana Test Strips; Clear Eyes Contact Lens Drops; Biotru Multipurpose Solution; saline including GS and Simply Saline; KY Jelly; Optifree Replenish and Disinfecting solutions; Curad firstaid bandages and kit; and dental products including Colgate, Dentemp, GS, Fixodent, and Polygrip.  This recall involves all Family Dollar stores EXCEPT those in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Alaska, or Hawaii.  Don’t use these products and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.  For more information, contact Family Dollar Customer Service at 1-844-636-7687.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/voluntary-recall-certain-over-counter-products-sold-family-dollar-stores-because-they-were-stored

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/voluntary-recall-certain-colgate-products-sold-family-dollar-stores-because-they-were-stored-outside

#familydollar #thermaldamage #pregnancytests #condoms #firstaid #dental #recall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/YlNJeEBiY8Q

The CPSC and Lucid Audio have recalled Children’s HearMuffs sound compression earphones.  The triple-A batteries included with these powered headphones may rupture and create ear, projectile, and/or burn injuries.  About 31,150 of these earphones were sold Sam’s Club, Kroger and other stores nationwide and online at www.samsclub.com and www.kroger.com Sam’s Club, Kroger and other stores nationwide and online at samsclub.com and kroger.com.  This recall only involves the following models of children’s powered HearMuffs: LA-infant-AM-WH; LA-infant-ASM-WH; LA-infant-ASM-WHPlus; and LA-kids-AM-WH.  Stop allowing your child to use these headphones and contact Lucid Technology at 1-833-408-0479 to receive two new, safe triple-A batteries free of charge.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Hearing-Lab-Technology-Lucid-Audio-Recalls-Childrens-HearMuffs-Due-to-Burn-and-Injury-Hazards-from-Rupturing-Alkaline-Batteries

#hearmuffs #batteries #noisecancellation #children #injury #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/BtMeHsErgpQ

The CPSC and the LEM Company have recalled Roots & Harvest Wide Mouth Pint Canning Jars.  Glass fragments have been found in these jars creating laceration hazards to the lips, oral linings, and the linings of of the gastrointestinal and the respiratory systems.  About 15,900 of these jars were sold at Orscheln Farm & Home stores in the Midwest.  Stop using these jars and contact LEM at 1-877-536-7763 for via email at [email protected] to receive prepaid shipping materials and labels in order to return the jars for replacement or refund.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Roots-and-Harvest-Wide-Mouth-Pint-Canning-Jars-Recalled-by-LEM-Products-Distribution-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard

#rootsandharvest #canningjars #foreignbodies #glass #lacerations #mouth #gastrointestinal #recall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/NO3Y35GoOcc

The CPSC and Tethrd have recalled Tethrd One Stick GEN 2 Climbing Sticks.  While in use, these climbing sticks may crack permitting their users to fall and sustain injuries.  The defective sticks have serial numbers ranging from THSP-TONE-010000 to THSP-TONE-017749.  About 7700 of these walking sticks were sold online at www.tethrdnation.com.  Stop relying on these walking sticks and contact Tethrd collect at 1-612-643-9331 or via the email [email protected] for instructions about how to return your stick or sticks for inspection, testing, and possible replacement.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Tethrd-Recalls-One-Stick-GEN-2-Climbing-Sticks-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-Alert

#tethrd #walkingstick #fracture #falls #injuries #recall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/4vDBh6929Wk

The CPSC and Cyme Tech have recalled Ivy Bronx, Orren Ellis, Stellar Home Furniture, and Wade Logan branded Murphy Beds.  These beds may suddenly detach from the walls to which they are attached and fall onto those near the bed causing serious crush injuries or worse.  About 8200 of these Murphy beds were sold online on the respective websites of  Wayfair, AllModern, Amazon, Cymax, Overstock and Wal-Mart.  Stop using these Murphy beds and do not pass near them.  Contact Cyme Tech at 1-833-408-0501  or via email at [email protected] to arrange for a free inspection and repair of the bed.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Murphy-Beds-Recalled-Due-to-Serious-Impact-and-Crush-Hazards-Manufactured-by-Cyme-Tech-Recall-Alert

#murphybed #walldetechment #crush #injuries #recall