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Eucalyptus essential oil is extracted from Eucalyptus, a wide genus of flowering trees and shrubs, via steam distillation. Eucalyptus oil is a clear or pale yellow liquid. It has an aromatic and camphoraceous odor, as well as a strong, camphoraceous flavor and a chilly sensation. Cineole must make up at least 70.0 percent of the product. It is native to Australia, while some of its species can also be found in New Guinea and Indonesia. The Eucalyptus globulus, an evergreen tree that is one of...
New York, Global Insight Services have recently published a report on Alzheimer's Disease - Drug Pipeline Landscape, 2023. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative brain disorder that attacks the brain's nerve cells, or neurons, and causes them to waste away. This disease is characterized by a slow, gradual decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of all cases. Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to...
Today, Networking California for Sickle Cell Care (NCSCC) announced that it successfully reduced preventable hospitalizations of adults with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) by 20% and total length of hospital stays by 50%.[i] Before NCSCC was established in 2019, California spent more than $162 million annually on sickle cell related ER visits and hospitalizations. Early data demonstrates that once NCSCC has reached full capacity, it will save the state between $80 to $100 million per year. "The...
Amazon has reported a 9 percent net sales increase in the fourth quarter, which would have been 12 percent if not for the adverse impact of year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rates during the last three months of 2022. Amazon's continued success depends on its great customer service, fast delivery, and innovation," said Mitch Gould, Founder and CEO of Nutritional Products International, a global brand management firm based in Boca Raton, Fl. Amazon keeps adding to its equation. Jassy...
Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) has introduced Senate Bill 344, which will support cancer research and advance the quality of care for cancer patients by improving the effectiveness of the California Cancer Registry, the statewide cancer surveillance system. Cancer is a disease that impacts all of us – and there is still much more we can do to strengthen cancer research, said Senator Susan Rubio. Since I was first elected to the California State Senate, I have worked hard to improve the quality of care for cancer patients and expand r...
Heavy rains spawned a bumper crop of wild poison mushrooms according to a warning from California Poison Control System CPCS. CPCS experts are warning the public about the potential dangers of eating wild mushrooms. Buying cultivated mushrooms at a reputable food market is the safe way to eat them, rather than eating wild mushrooms that were picked by friends or family members. Heavy rains, which California just experienced, is experiencing a tremendous number of poisonous Amanita phalloides or...
The Camellia sinensis plant is used to make green tea containing anthocyanin, phenylpropanoid, tetraterpenoids. These plants' leaf buds and dried leaves are introduced in the manufacture of green tea which is rich in flavanols. Green tea has a high amount of epigallocatechin gallate which has a positive impact on health. These leaves are made by pan-frying and steaming them, then drying them. Green tea has been shown to help with depression, as well as numerous cancers such as lung cancer, liver cancer, colon cancer, and gastric cancer, among...
In a first-of-its-kind proposed order, filed by the Department of Justice on behalf of the FTC, GoodRx will be prohibited from sharing user health data with applicable third parties for advertising purposes, and has agreed to pay a $1.5 million civil penalty for violating the rule. The federal court must approve the proposed order. Digital health companies and mobile apps should not cash in on consumers' extremely sensitive and personally identifiable health information,” said Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Pro...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a settlement of more than $215 million against the Centene Corporation over allegations that the national healthcare company overcharged California’s Medi-Cal program by falsely reporting higher prescription drug costs incurred by two of its managed care plans. In doing so, Centene is alleged to have violated the California False Claims Act. California Health & Wellness and Health Net, the two managed care plans, provide healthcare services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries in over 20 California c...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that the ready-to-eat (RTE) pork sausage link products may contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the finished product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with an allergy to dairy are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The smoked pork Linguica link products were p...
New Summer Campaign launched for National Mosquito Control Awareness Week Starting June 19th With the summer season approaching, everyday tasks like gardening or throwing away the trash are nearly impossible without getting at least one mosquito bite. Recognizing that mosquitoes have changed the way we live our lives, the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD/District) has launched its summer campaign, “End the Bites with Mosquito Watch” during National Mosquito Con...
. LOS ANGELES - (KTTV) Navy veteran Michael Williams came back from the Gulf War decades ago but says he feels like he's still fighting. "We are a small group of people fighting the rich," Williams told KTTV. He showed us the tiny home he now lives in on the Veterans Administration lands in West Los Angeles. It's a shelter he got after the tent encampment outside the VA gates incensed local leaders and neighbors. "We're living in sheds," he said. "This is supposed to be my home and look how I'm treated." He explains that this land was deeded...
By Baylor College of Medicine After countless school shootings, parents and children are terrified and confused. Parents and guardians struggle with explaining the terror to their children, while they also fear sending them back to school. Baylor College of Medicine experts offer tips for those struggling during this difficult time. Talking to your child Before talking to your child about traumatic events, ask your child what they know about the event. According to Dr. Laurel Williams, child...
By Chanin Victor Photo: Summer Travel Pet Safety Tips from VEG, an Emergency Only Veterinary Group that has Revolutionized the Pet Emergency Experience With warmer weather just around the corner, you may be planning some upcoming adventures with your dog. Many dogs love accompanying their human family members on hiking trips, and hiking can be an excellent way to bond with your dog while enjoying the outdoors at the same time. If you're looking for a fun way for your pet to get some exercise, dog hiking is a great activity! Dog hiking: Common...
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall, primatologist and anthropologist Unfortunately, mankind’s choices have not always resulted in a positive effect, so let’s hope Mother Earth never gets so fed up that she rolls up the welcome mat and says, “That’s it. Goodbye.” Earth Day is our opportunity to focus, to recognize how critical it...
Celebrate Earth Day this Saturday, April 16, from10 am to 3 pm. Everyone's invited to this sunny, outdoor celebration of Planet Earth in beautiful Will Rogers State Historic Park, at the base of the majestic Santa Monica Mountains! An Earth Day event truly for ALL, come enjoy famous local food trucks, a juice bar, music, dancing, yoga and meditation under the moon, eco-vendors, free CA native flora seed packets and other free giveaways, plus...environmental organizations and city experts that...
Washington, D.C. – EARTHDAY.ORG has announced that The Great Global Cleanup will return in April 2022. Since its inception, The Great Global Cleanup has provided opportunities for individuals and organizations to tackle local mismanaged waste and make positive, tangible impacts on our environment. This year, the initiative aims to reach new heights with cleanups in 192 countries across the globe. Presenting partners of The Great Global Cleanup include World Cleanup Day, Let’s Do It World, Nation...
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: • Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey • Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica • Pico-Kenter Storm Drain at Santa Monica Beach, South Tower 20 • Strand Street Extension at Santa Monica Beach • Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro The warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards w...
Hollenbeck Palms proudly announces the upcoming unveiling and grand opening of the newest addition to its campus, the Hensel Memory Enhancement Center. To mark the occasion, a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, April 20 at 11am on the grounds at 573 Boyle Avenue, Los Angeles. Immediately following the ribbon cutting ceremony, personalized tours of the new structure will be offered and a private reception. With this new $7 million facility, Hollenbeck will provide essential dementia-specific care to 33 residents living with...
Owning a pet has already been linked to lower stress and blood pressure. And now scientists say pets could also protect us from memory loss in later life. Owners of animals including dogs, cats and rabbits were found to have held on to more of their cognitive abilities when tracked over six years. For the study, researchers tested more than 1,300 people with an average age of 65. Fifty-three per cent of them had pets and almost a third of this group had owned their pet for more than five years....
Food Giveaway Venice Family Clinic will provide food and COVID-19 vaccines free of charge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 26, at its clinic site at 1091 La Brea Avenue in Inglewood. “Free, healthy food including fresh fruit and vegetables will be provided to patients and community members this Saturday to help reduce food insecurity during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Information about nutrition, healthy diet alternatives, blood pressure and other Clinic services including prenatal care will also be provided on-site by the Clinic’s H...
By Alaa Elassar, CNN Francois Reihani was born into a loving and supportive family that provided for him in every way. As a child, he thought that was normal. But as he grew older, he began to realize that other kids weren't so lucky -- and that he could do something about it. In 2019, Reihani opened La La Land Kind Cafe, a small, all organic coffee shop in Dallas, Texas, that provides support and jobs to youth who have outgrown the foster care system. The shop, which is a white renovated home with joyful bursts of yellow inside and out, is mea...
By The LA Zoo Looking for a wild way to celebrate Valentine's Day this year? Show your love with a gift that helps save endangered species and symbolically ADOPT an animal at the Los Angeles Zoo! All ADOPT packages include a personalized adoption certificate and a beautiful photo factsheet of your chosen animal. Plus, ADOPTions at $50 or higher will include a paper-framed 4x6 in. color photograph of an adorable Gerenuk nuzzle! All our resident animals are available for ADOPTion, and all gifts are fully tax-deductible! Proceeds support...
By Amber Jackson, Lucky Lifer Hello 2022!! Goodbye to the single worst Christmas I've ever seen in or out of prison! It all kicked off Christmas Eve with the death of a prisoner, to start things off. The woman died of an apparent heart issue. She recently had open heart surgery. She had been sick. She woke up, and collapsed. Medical staff take forever to respond in here. So in the case of a cardiac arrest, you don't want them to be your first responders!! Anyway, the dead woman had a heavy drug history. I knew who she was. She lived in the...
1/6/22 - Last week, Dr. Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Director of Public Health, announced a program where residents could order free PCR tests to administer at home and send to the lab for results. Today, during her weekly press conference, she announced that program is paused. "They were running into challenges with the vendor," Ferrer explained. They were having trouble getting deliveries to homes in time. Members of the press at the virtual conference said they knew of people who'd been waiting weeks for a test that had been promised within 3-5...
