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Does Peanut Consumption in Infancy Prevent Peanut Allergy? A new NIAID-funded study suggests that early consumption of peanut may prevent peanut allergy in children at high risk of developing the allergy. Under careful medical supervision, infants were assigned to either avoid or include peanut products in their diets until 5 years of age. The researchers found an 81 percent reduction of peanut allergy in children who consumed peanut compared to those who avoided peanut. The study is the first to show that early introduction of peanut is beneficial, but the researchers caution that parents of children at risk for developing food allergy should discuss dietary questions with an allergist or pediatrician. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your  Subscriber Preferences Page . You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact...

MMWR  Early Release Vol. 64, Early Release February 3, 2015   In this report   PDF Vital Signs: Disparities in Nonsmokers’ Exposure to Secondhand Smoke — United States, 1999–2012 David M. Homa, PhD, Linda J. Neff, PhD, Brian A. King, PhD, et al. MMWR  Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2015;64(Early Release):1-7 Exposure to secondhand smoke causes disease and death in nonsmoking children and adults. CDC examined National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 1999–2012 to assess secondhand smoke exposure among the nonsmoking population aged ≥3 years.   PDF Outbreaks of Avian Influenza A (H5N2), (H5N8), and (H5N1) Among Birds — United States, December 2014–January 2015 Michael A. Jhung, MD, Deborah I. Nelson, PhD. MMWR  Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2015;64(Early Release):1 During December 15, 2014–January 16, 2015, the U.S. Department of Agriculture received 14 reports of birds infected with Asian-origin, highly pathogenic avian influenza A (HPAI) (H5N2...

Research Drinking well water and occupational exposure to Herbicides is associated with chronic kidney disease, in Padavi-Sripura, Sri Lanka Jayasumana  C, Paranagama  P, Agampodi  S, Wijewardane  C, Gunatilake  S, Siribaddana  S Environmental Health 2015, 14:6 (18 January 2015) Abstract                   http://www.ehjournal.net/ content/14/1/6/abstract Provisional PDF      http://www.ehjournal.net/ content/pdf/1476-069X-14-6.pdf

MMWR  Early Release Vol. 64, Early Release January 13, 2015 In this report PDF Improving Burial Practices and Cemetery Management During an Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic — Sierra Leone, 2014   Carrie F. Nielsen, PhD, Sarah Kidd, MD, Ansumana R.M. Sillah, PhD, MD, et al. MMWR  Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2015;64(Early Release):1-8 Contact with the bodies and fluids of persons who have died of Ebola virus disease (Ebola) is especially common in West Africa, where family and community members often touch and wash the body of the deceased in preparation for funerals. These cultural practices have been a route of Ebola transmission. In September 2014, CDC, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation, assessed burial practices, cemetery management, and adherence to recommended practices to reduce the risk for Ebola virus transmission. PDF Use of a Nationwide Call Center for Ebola Response and Monitoring During a 3-Day House-to-House Campai...

Research Butyrylcholinesterase genotype and enzyme activity in relation to Gulf War illness: preliminary evidence of gene-exposure interaction from a case-control study of 1991 Gulf War veterans Steele  L, Lockridge  O, Gerkovich  MM, Cook  MR, Sastre  A Environmental Health 2015, 14:4 (9 January 2015) Abstract                   http://www.ehjournal.net/ content/14/1/4/abstract Provisional PDF      http://www.ehjournal.net/ content/pdf/1476-069X-14-4.pdf

Options Available for Hospitals to Increase Ebola-specific PPE Supplies CDC issues recommendations for healthcare facilities seeking to ensure adequate supply of PPE A recent increase in demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) has caused delays for some products ordered by U.S. hospitals for Ebola preparedness. Across the United States, availability for these products varies by product type and model, manufacturer, distributor, and geographic region. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are a number of options available for hospitals needing to increase their PPE supplies despite manufacturer shortages and delays. The role a hospital plays in preparing to identify, isolate, evaluate, and, in some cases, treat patients with possible Ebola virus disease is the most important indicator of how much PPE is needed. (See  Interim Guidance for U.S. Hospital Preparedness for Patients with Possible or Confirmed Ebola Virus Disea...

Research Temperature, ozone, and mortality in urban and non-urban counties in the northeastern United States Madrigano  J, Jack  D, Anderson  GB, Bell  ML, Kinney  PL Environmental Health 2015, 14:3 (7 January 2015) Abstract                   http://www.ehjournal.net/ content/14/1/3/abstract Provisional PDF      http://www.ehjournal.net/ content/pdf/1476-069X-14-3.pdf Research Pregnancy serum concentrations of perfluorinated alkyl substances and offspring behaviour and motor development at age 5-9 years - a prospective study Høyer  BB, Ramlau-Hansen  CH, Obel  C, Pedersen  HS, Hernik  A, Ogniev  V, Jönsson  BA, Lindh  CH, Rylander  L, Rignell-Hydbom  A, Bonde  JP, Toft  G Environmental Health 2015, 14:2 (7 January 2015) Abstract                   http://www...