| Spanish Woman Dies of Mad Cow: Spain found its fourth case of vCJD, the human version of mad cow disease. Authorities say the woman contracted the disease before Spain tightened regulations in 2001.
Most Campylobacter Due to Livestock: Scientists have proven that 97% of food poisonings from Campylobacter are from cattle and poultry (as opposed to wild animals). Campylobacter causes at least 2-3 million cases of food poisoning in the US each year according to the study (although food poisoning cases are often underestimated because few people report them to local health officials).
Study Finds Increase in Type 2 Diabetes in Kids: Formerly called "adult-onset" diabetes, Type 2 diabetes is now on the rise in kids. A study of North Dakotan kids found that diabetes increased from 0.28% to 0.45% (a 60% increase) between 2003 and 2007. Of those cases of diabetes, the amount estimated to be Type 2 went from 23% to 31%. I'd like to see them try that same study in a low income minority community somewhere. They'd be blown away.
Another E. Coli Outbreak: Illinois and Michigan, Lettuce. People are sick in both states. The lettuce comes from a company in Michigan. How many times does this need to happen before we get the reforms we need? |
