Gold Medal Packing Inc. Recalls Veal Products Due to Possible E. coli O26 and O45 Contamination

Washington, DC - Gold Medal Packing Inc., a Rome, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,607 pounds of boneless veal products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26 and O45, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced yesterday.

FDA approves first drug for spinal muscular atrophy

Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Spinraza (nusinersen), the first drug approved to treat children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare and often fatal genetic disease affecting muscle strength and movement. Spinraza is an injection administered into the fluid surrounding the spinal cord.

Living With Cancer: Focus on what's important this holiday season

Rochester, Minnesota - The holidays are upon us ... along with all of the sentiments that get tied up with the season.

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

Yuma, Arizona - On Friday, January 6th, the Foothills Library will host “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body” from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Learn the latest research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, using hands-on tools to help you incorporate these into a plan for healthy aging. This free educational workshop is presented by the Desert Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Arizona joins Mayo Clinic Care Network

Show Low, Arizona - Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center and Mayo Clinic announced today that Summit Healthcare has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a growing network of organizations committed to working together in the best interests of their patients.