On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (February 28, 2010) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes.
1. 1 in 4 Parents Believe Discredited Vaccine-Autism Link
In a newly released study based year-old 1 in 4 parents stated that they believe that some childhood vaccines could precipitate autism. The initial research suggesting the link has recently been retracted by the medical journal in which it was published.
2. President Obama is still Smoking
President Obama passed his annual physical with flying colors, but was warned by his doctor that he needed to reduce his cholesterol levels, and he needed to continue to make efforts to completely stop smoking cigarettes.
3. Anatomy of a Surprise Restaurant Inspection
Austin, Texas, recently posted a video from their Health and Human Services Department showing what a “sanitarian” (restaurant inspector) does during an unannounced inspection at a restaurant, school, or day care facility.
4. Australian Eateries to Display Hygiene Ratings
Restaurants in Brisbane, Australia, will be “voluntarily” encouraged to display their food safety inspection ratings under a new Eat Safe scheme, in which 1 to 5 stars will indicate the degree of compliance with food safety standards
(By CalorieLab editors)
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Lab Notes: 1 in 4 Parents Believe Discredited Vaccine-Autism Link; President Obama is still Smoking