Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/dWud9FLsFis

Those who consistently walk at a brisk pace have cells that are measurably 53% younger compared with those who walk at an average pace.  British researchers studied data from nearly 406 middle-aged persons with data in the UK Biobank and correlated self-reported walking speeds with a quantitative measure of cellular aging, the white cell telomere length.  The longer the telomere, the younger the cell.

Of the entire group, 52.3% reported walking at average speeds, 41.1% at brisk speeds, and 6.6% at slow walking paces.  Compared with slow walkers, those walking at an average speed had telomeres 66 units longer and the brisk walkers had telomeres that were 101 units longer.

The investigators emphasize that habitual brisk walking not only keeps your cells younger but makes your body as a whole less susceptible to all diseases. 

https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-022-03323-x.pdf

#aging #telomerelength #walkingpace #exercise

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/VkPHT-DrLiA

A new bivalent Moderna CoVid vaccine that contains CoVid antigens from the original CoVid strain and from the feisty South African Beta B.1.351 variant more than doubles the titers of protective antibodies against Omicron for up to 6 months after the shot.  This from a pre-publication manuscript released by Moderna that does raise some questions about the power of this new booster to control our current cascade of new and more challenging Omicron sub-variants.

The CoVid mRNA boosters were administered to subjects fully vaccinated about 6 months previously with 2 shots of Moderna vaccine.  The boosts occurred in June through mid-July 2021 and subjects were monitored for antibody production at about one and six months.  Two dosages of the new vaccine were used, 50 ug and 100 ug, but complete results were only reported for the 50 ug dosage.  The antibody production triggered by this new vaccine was compared with that induced in the past by a boost of the original vaccine.

Although protective antibody levels triggered by the new compound vaccine were measured against the original strain, the beta, gamma, delta, and omicron, only the latter should concern us.  The new booster produced protective antibody levels 2.2 times higher than the original booster at one month and still 2.15 times higher at 6 months.  

The study has many catch-22s.  Unmentioned are which subvariants of Omicron the antibodies were tested against.  Then too, the controls were a group of so-called historic controls that were not exposed to the same conditions as the test subjects.

Bottom line: interesting results but not a good reason to get your hopes up for a new vaccine silver bullet from Moderna.  Our only hope against what seems to be a constant stream of variants is a universal CoVid vaccine that protects against ANY form of COVID.

https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-1555201/v1

#moderna #CoVid #vaccine #booster #omicron

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/3ck2nFVl1BE

The FDA and Gortons Seafood of Gloucester are recalling Gorton’s Fish Sandwiches - 100% Whole Fillets.  The fish in these sandwiches may conceal large, sharp fish bones risking lacerations and perforations of linings in the mouth, throat, gastrointestinal, or respiratory tracts.  As many as 504 packages of these fish sandwiches may be involved and were sold in New York, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Puerto Rico. If you bought any of these fish sandwiches, contact Gorton’s at 1-888-573-5982 to find out whether your package is involved and to arrange a refund.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gortons-issues-voluntary-recall-small-quantity-fish-sandwich-fillets

#gortons #fishsandwich #bones #laceration #perforation #recall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/v0aqxxpIua8

The FDA and The Salsa Texan are recalling all regular and burrito-sized packages of The Salsa Texan Coconut Flour Tortillas and Blended Flour Tortillas.  These products contain undeclared wheat and milk.  Those with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat or milk including a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease could develop a serious or life-threatening reaction should they ingest these products.  These products were sold in various Farmer’s Markets in Texas.  Beware since some of these tortillas may be sold in clear plastic packages that aren’t even labeled “The Salsa Texas.”  Those with wheat and milk allergies as well as gluten allergies and celiac disease should not consume these tortillas but return them to the Farmer’s Markets where they were purchased.  For more information, contact The Salsa Texan at 1-214-850-9498.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/salsa-texan-issues-allergy-alert-and-recall-expansion-undeclared-wheat-and-milk-tortillas

#thesalsatexan #torillas #milk #wheat #gluten #celiac #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/yQsSWxbVjFg

The FDA and World Variety Produce Inc. Announce the recall of Organic Marketside Organic Zucchini.  This product is contaminated with salmonella.   This bacterium can cause serious and life-threatening infections in young children, older adults, and in those with weakened immune systems.   This produce, lot #38706503, was sold by Walmart stores in Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.  If you purchased this zucchini, do not consume it and dispose of it.  Call World Variety Produce, Inc. at 1-800-588-0151 for information about refunds.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/world-variety-produce-inc-voluntarily-recalls-organic-zucchini-because-possible-health-risk

#walmart #zucchini #salmonella #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/6GQ2FmA3RjE

The FDA and Babyganics have recalled Babyganics Chamomile Verbena Bubble Bath.  This product is contaminated with Pluralibacter gergoviae.  This bacterium is a risk for those who are immunocompromised or have damaged skin.  The affected lots are coded Y314 and Y315.  If you bought this product, you can obtain a full refund by submitting your product and contact information to the company at babyganicsbubblebathrecall.com.  If you require more information, contact the Babyganics health and safety team at 1-833-359-6304. 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/babyganics-issues-voluntary-recall-select-lots-babyganicsr-20oz-chamomile-verbena-bubble-bath

#babyganics #bubblebath #pluralibacter #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/rB9nU0edGlg

The FDA and Alpine Fresh Inc. Have recalled Hippie Organics French Beans.  These beans are contaminated with listeria monocyogenes.  This bacterium causes serious or life-threatening infections in the very young, elders, and in those with weakened immune systems.  The affected lot is #313-626.  These beans were sold by Whole Foods in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland; by Aldi in Florida, and by LIDL in Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.  If you bought this product, return it to the point of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact Alpine Fresh at 1-866-827-3362.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/alpine-fresh-conducts-voluntary-recall-hippie-organics-french-beans-because-possible-health-risk

#hippieorganics #frenchbeans #listeria #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/kiIInOqCIHA

The FDA and Bakkavor USA have recalled Whole Foods Market Red Lentil Dal that includes Pickled Curry Cauliflower.  This latter component of the product is contaminated with listeria monocyogenes.  This bacterium causes serious or life-threatening infections in the very young, elders, and in those with weakened immune systems.   The product was sold nationwide at Whole Foods Stores.  If you bought the product, return it to a Whole Foods store with a valid receipt as a proof of purchase.  For more information, call Bakkavor USA at 1-844-936-8255.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bakkavor-usa-issues-voluntary-recall-whole-foods-market-red-lentil-dal-because-possible-health-risk

#wholefoods #redlentildal #listeria #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/JSzAnClOCJE

The FDA and the T Fresh Company are recalling Yes! Enoki Mushrooms.  These mushrooms are contaminated with listeria monocyogenes.  The affected lot is #6021053.  This bacterium causes serious or life-threatening infections in the very young, elders, and in those with weakened immune systems.   This product was sold in California and Texas.  If you bought the product, return it to the place of purchase.  For more information, contact the T Fresh Company at 1-626-968-2088.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/t-fresh-company-city-industry-ca-recalling-its-75oz-200g-yes-enoki-mushrooms-due-possible-health

#yes #enokimushrooms #listeria #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ouYvclXKb1A

The FDA and Turkey Hill Dairy have recalled Turkey Hill Chocolate Marshmallow Premium Ice Cream.  This ice cream contains undeclared peanuts.  Those with a peanut allergy could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after eating this ice cream.  If you bought this ice cream and if you or a family member have a peanut allergy, return this product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call the Turkey Hill Dairy at 1-800-MY-DAIRY (1-800-693-2479).

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/turkey-hill-dairy-issues-voluntary-recall-and-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanut-select-chocolate

#turkeyhill #icecream #peanuts #allergy #recall

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