USDA Archives - Mayo Clinic News Network https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/ News Resources Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:29:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 #MayoClinicRadio podcast: 11/17/18 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayoclinicradio-podcast-11-17-18/ Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:00:42 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=221951 Listen: Mayo Clinic Radio 11/17/18 On the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Gregory Poland, director of the Vaccine Research Group at Mayo Clinic, discusses the importance of the flu vaccine and other vaccine topics. Also on the podcast, Dr. Andrea Kattah, a nephrologist at Mayo Clinic, explains a recent Mayo Clinic study that found removing the ovaries […]

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]]> Dr. Gregory Poland being interviewed on Mayo Clinic RadioListen: Mayo Clinic Radio 11/17/18

On the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Gregory Poland, director of the Vaccine Research Group at Mayo Clinic, discusses the importance of the flu vaccine and other vaccine topics. Also on the podcast, Dr. Andrea Kattah, a nephrologist at Mayo Clinic, explains a recent Mayo Clinic study that found removing the ovaries in premenopausal women may increase their risk of developing chronic kidney disease. And Carmen Rottenberg, deputy undersecretary at the Department of Agriculture Office of Food Safety, offers tips to keep your food safe this Thanksgiving.

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]]> https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2018/11/Dr.-Gregory-Poland-being-interviewed-on-Mayo-Clinic-Radio-1-x-1.jpg https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2018/11/Dr.-Gregory-Poland-being-interviewed-on-Mayo-Clinic-Radio-16-x-9.jpg Mayo Clinic Radio: Flu season https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-radio-flu-season-2/ Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:00:39 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=221826 The 2017–2018 flu season was difficult. More than 900,000 people were hospitalized and more than 80,000 Americans died of the flu during the winter of 2017–2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While most of those deaths were in people over 65, the flu also killed 180 young children and teenagers. That's more than […]

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]]> a calendar of dates with a needle on the paper and a flu shot reminder written on the pageThe 2017–2018 flu season was difficult. More than 900,000 people were hospitalized and more than 80,000 Americans died of the flu during the winter of 2017–2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While most of those deaths were in people over 65, the flu also killed 180 young children and teenagers. That's more than in any other year since the CDC began using its current surveillance methods. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new flu treatment for the first time in 20 years. But the FDA reminds people that the new treatment does not replace the flu vaccine.

On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Gregory Poland, director of the Vaccine Research Group at Mayo Clinic, will discuss flu and other vaccine topics. Also on the program, Dr. Andrea Kattah, a nephrologist at Mayo Clinic, will explain a recent Mayo Clinic study that found removing the ovaries in premenopausal women may increase their risk of developing chronic kidney disease. And Carmen Rottenberg, deputy undersecretary at the Department of Agriculture Office of Food Safety, will offer tips to keep your food safe this Thanksgiving.

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]]> https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_635148737_Fotor-1x1.jpg https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2018/10/shutterstock_635148737_Fotor-16x9.jpg Mayo Clinic Radio: Flu season / ovary removal and kidney disease / Thanksgiving food safety https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-radio-flu-season-ovary-removal-and-kidney-disease-thanksgiving-food-safety/ Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:42:21 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=220956 The 2017–2018 flu season was difficult. More than 900,000 people were hospitalized and more than 80,000 Americans died of the flu during the winter of 2017–2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While most of those deaths were in people over 65, the flu also killed 180 young children and teenagers. That's more than […]

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]]> The 2017–2018 flu season was difficult. More than 900,000 people were hospitalized and more than 80,000 Americans died of the flu during the winter of 2017–2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While most of those deaths were in people over 65, the flu also killed 180 young children and teenagers. That's more than in any other year since the CDC began using its current surveillance methods. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new flu treatment for the first time in 20 years. But the FDA reminds people that the new treatment does not replace the flu vaccine.

On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Gregory Poland, director of the Vaccine Research Group at Mayo Clinic, will discuss flu and other vaccine topics. Also on the program, Dr. Andrea Kattah, a nephrologist at Mayo Clinic, will explain a recent Mayo Clinic study that found removing the ovaries in premenopausal women may increase their risk of developing chronic kidney disease. And Carmen Rottenberg, deputy undersecretary at the Department of Agriculture Office of Food Safety, will offer tips to keep your food safe this Thanksgiving.

To hear the program, find an affiliate in your area.

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Mayo Clinic Radio produces a weekly one-hour radio program highlighting health and medical information from Mayo Clinic.

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]]> https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2016/06/Mayo-Clinic-Radio-logo-identifier-with-three-shields-1x1.jpg Mayo Clinic Radio: Treatment options for uterine fibroids https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-radio-treatment-options-for-uterine-fibroids/ Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:00:08 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=213966 Up to 80 percent of women have fibroids by 50, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Some fibroids are as small as a seed, and women may not even know they have them. Other uterine fibroids become large and can […]

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]]> medical-illustration-of-uterine-fibroidsUp to 80 percent of women have fibroids by 50, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Some fibroids are as small as a seed, and women may not even know they have them. Other uterine fibroids become large and can cause severe abdominal pain and heavy menstruation. The NIH reports that more than 200,000 hysterectomies are performed each year due to uterine fibroid symptoms.

On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Shannon Laughlin-Tommaso, division chair of Gynecology at Mayo Clinic, will discuss treatment options for uterine fibroids. Also on the program, Dr. Michael E. Wilson, a critical care specialist at Mayo Clinic, will offer suggestions on how to have conversations about death and dying. And Carmen Rottenberg, J.D., deputy under secretary for food safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will explain a recent study on hand-washing that found that 97 percent of people were washing their hands incorrectly.

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]]> https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2018/08/medical-illustration-of-uterine-fibroids-1-x-1.jpg https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2018/08/medical-illustration-uterine-fibroids-16-x-9.jpg Mayo Clinic Radio: Uterine fibroids / discussions about death / USDA hand-washing study https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-radio-uterine-fibroids-discussions-about-death-usda-hand-washing-study/ Mon, 20 Aug 2018 15:48:15 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=213691 Up to 80 percent of women have fibroids by 50, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Some fibroids are as small as a seed, and women may not even know they have them. Other uterine fibroids become large and can […]

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]]> Up to 80 percent of women have fibroids by 50, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Some fibroids are as small as a seed, and women may not even know they have them. Other uterine fibroids become large and can cause severe abdominal pain and heavy menstruation. The NIH reports that more than 200,000 hysterectomies are performed each year due to uterine fibroid symptoms.

On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Shannon Laughlin-Tommaso, division chair of Gynecology at Mayo Clinic, will discuss treatment options for uterine fibroids. Also on the program, Dr. Michael E. Wilson, a critical care specialist at Mayo Clinic, will offer suggestions on how to have conversations about death and dying. And Carmen Rottenberg, J.D., deputy under secretary for food safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will explain a recent study on hand-washing that found that 97 percent of people were washing their hands incorrectly.

To hear the program, find an affiliate in your area.

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]]> https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2016/06/Mayo-Clinic-Radio-logo-identifier-with-three-shields-1x1.jpg Mayo Clinic Minute: Look Closely at Meat Labels https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-minute-look-closely-at-meat-labels/ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:55:36 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=93048 When buying meat, take a close look at the label. The United States Department of Agriculture now requires beef that's been mechanically tenderized to have labels alerting consumers about the process. That's because this tenderization method could increase the risk of foodborne illnesses if the meat is not cooked properly. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, reporter […]

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]]> a man looking at packages of meat and reading the labels in a grocery storeWhen buying meat, take a close look at the label. The United States Department of Agriculture now requires beef that's been mechanically tenderized to have labels alerting consumers about the process. That's because this tenderization method could increase the risk of foodborne illnesses if the meat is not cooked properly.

In this Mayo Clinic Minute, reporter Vivien Williams talks to infectious diseases specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh about mechanical tenderization and how to be sure your steak dinners are safe.

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]]> https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2016/06/1x1.jpg https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2016/06/a-man-looking-at-packages-of-meat-and-reading-the-labels-in-a-grocery-store-16x9.jpg Pay Attention to New Labels on Beef https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pay-attention-to-new-labels-on-beef/ Fri, 27 May 2016 17:00:04 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=91551 In a move to keep consumers safe from foodborne illness, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) now requires new labels for beef products that have been mechanically tenderized. The labels alert consumers about the tenderization method, and they provide information on safe cooking practices. In mechanical tenderization, also called blade tenderizing,  meat is pierced with needles […]

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]]> raw beef steak with salt and rosemaryIn a move to keep consumers safe from foodborne illness, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) now requires new labels for beef products that have been mechanically tenderized. The labels alert consumers about the tenderization method, and they provide information on safe cooking practices.

In mechanical tenderization, also called blade tenderizing,  meat is pierced with needles or blades to break up tissue, making it easier to chew. The issue is that bacteria, such as E. coli. live on the outside surface of meats. Mechanical tenderization can bring those pathogens from the surface of the meat to the interior, which, according to USDA experts, makes safe cooking practices important.

The USDA recommends cooking mechanically tenderized beef to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit before removing it from the heat source.

Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert Dr. Pritish Tosh says the labels are a good thing. He says, "Meat in the U. S. is generally very safe. But, properly cooking meat that has been mechanically tenderized will help prevent bacterial illnesses from happening. Cooking to a proper temperature kills bacteria."

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