vendredi 27 mai 2016

Morning Break: 'Superbug' in U.S.; High in the House; Spelling Bee Brains

E. coli bacteria with a gene for colistin resistance have turned up in the U.S., according to a report in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.

New York City is now threatening fines for restaurants that fail to warn customers about high-sodium foods. (Bloomberg)

GOP Congressman Dana Rohrbacher of California said he recently started using medical marijuana to treat his arthritis. (CNN)

The FDA has approved a low-level laser energy cap to treat hair loss in men and women. (WDRB)

Ever wonder why some people are good spellers and others are not? (CNN)

Sexism and sexual harassment of women remain at epidemic levels on Twitter. (Washington Post)

A new study suggests that fasting prior to colonoscopy may not be necessary -- with caveats. (Chicago Tribune)

It's not just chocolate: A review of veterinary literature identifies a host of foods that can be toxic to household pets. (Fox News)

AstraZeneca's bid to market sodium zirconium cyclosilicate for hyperkalemia has run off the tracks -- at least temporarily -- as a result of a Complete Response Letter from the FDA. (FierceBiotech)

Almost a third of antidepressant prescriptions are written for off-label uses. (Headlines & Global News)

A new study suggests that 29% of breast cancers might be avoided by adopting a healthier lifestyle. (Los Angeles Times)

More evidence that cellphone-generated radiation can cause cancer -- at least in rats that use cellphones. (Fortune)

Recalls of tainted meat and poultry get a lot of attention, but not so much for the work-related injuries and illness associated with processing all that meat. (CBS News)

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