Aiea food truck gets red placard due to invalid permit
Officials said the food truck is no longer using its support kitchen. Read more
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Regular mammograms urged for all women ages 40 to 74
The new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force say women without genetic mutations that make it extremely likely they will develop breast cancer should get their first mammogram to screen for the disease at age 40 and should continue with the exams every other year until they turn 74 Read more
Walnut recall issued for multiple states including Hawaii
Symptoms of E. coli include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Read more
Kokua Line: Does Kaiser data breach affect Hawaii patients?
Information about current and former members throughout Kaiser Permanente’s multistate health care system was exposed to third-party vendors via online trackers. Read more
Could eating less help you live longer?
Here’s a look at what scientists have learned so far, mostly through seminal animal studies, and what they think it might mean for humans. Read more
Why are younger adults developing a common heart condition?
For years, experts thought that A-fib, a type of irregular heartbeat, primarily occurred in people age 65 and older. Read more
Long flu season winds down in U.S.
Last week, for the third straight week, medical visits for flu-like illnesses dipped below the threshold for what’s counted as an active flu season. Read more
USDA mandates lower salmonella levels in chicken
It’s the first time the U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared salmonella an adulterant in raw poultry in the same way that certain E. coli bacteria are regarded as contaminants. Read more
1 in 5 milk samples nationwide shows traces of bird flu
Regulators said there is no evidence that this milk poses a danger to consumers or that live virus is present in milk on store shelves. Read more
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State reports another whooping cough case on Hawaii island
This latest case was in a third, distinct region on the island, according to the department, and is unrelated to previous cases. Read more
Health department allows resort restaurant at Waikoloa to reopen
Health officials said they conducted an inspection in response to a complaint received last Thursday and found an active rodent infestation, among other violations. Read more
Health officials close Takamiya Market due to roach infestation
Officials said during a routine inspection, live cockroaches were observed crawling on multiple food contact surfaces at the market’s kitchen, where food items and cooking equipment are stored. Read more
Maui recycling facility fire prompts state smoke advisory
There were no road closures or evacuations, and no injuries have been reported. Read more
Brown water advisory issued for ocean at Kailua Beach Park
The department’s clean water branch noted that the berm is open, and that river flowing has resulted in stormwater entering coastal waters. Read more
Off the news: Remain vigilant about dengue virus spread
Cases of travel-related dengue are on the rise, with one reported in Haleiwa on Saturday. Just days earlier, the state Department of Health logged another case on Oahu, with a total of four reported statewide since January. Read more
DOH: Avoid Sandy Beach waters after sewage spill
The stretch of affected ocean waters stretches along most of Sandy Beach Park, from near the Halona blowhole lookout to the area near Kealahou Street. Read more
Bird flu spreads to more farm animals. Are milk, eggs safe?
Health officials stress that the risk to the public is low and that the U.S. food supply remains safe and stable. Read more
EPA sets first-ever limits on toxic PFAS in drinking water
The rule is the first national drinking water limit on toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are widespread and long lasting in the environment. Read more
State confirms 2 cases of whooping cough on Hawaii island
The cases are among two separate households with travel-related exposures on Hawaii island. Read more
New WIC rules give more money for fruits and veggies, expand choices
The final rule changes for the program known as WIC were announced today by the Food and Nutrition Service, and will take effect within two years with some exceptions. Read more
Health department reports travel-related dengue case on Oahu
Symptoms of dengue include the sudden onset of fever, nausea, vomiting, rash and body aches, which typically last two to seven days. Read more
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Aiea food truck gets red placard due to invalid permit
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Walnut recall issued for multiple states including Hawaii
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Could eating less help you live longer?
