SedonaEye.com J. Rick Normand, Investigative and Financial Columnist Once again headlines are questioning the role of gun control in American society. At the request of SedonaEye.com columnist J. Rick Normand, let’s go back three and a half years ago: Sedona AZ – The farce and the fallacy of gun control laws? The reality of the problem is that it’s not an epidemic, it’s a pandemic! A... 

Sedona AZ – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today the approval of Dengvaxia, the first vaccine approved for the prevention of dengue disease caused by all dengue virus serotypes (1, 2, 3 and 4) in people ages 9 through 16 who have laboratory-confirmed previous dengue infection and who live in endemic areas. Dengue is endemic in the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto... 

Sedona AZ (December 23, 2018) – Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, Inc., a Faribault, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 164,210 pounds of raw ground turkey products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Reading, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The raw ground turkey items were produced on October 22, 2018 and October 23, 2018.... 

Sedona AZ (March 31, 2018) – A new shingles vaccine is rolling out across the Military Health System, and health care experts say it’s a game changer. The vaccine, Shingrix, is recommended for healthy adults 50 and older to prevent shingles, a painful skin rash that can have debilitating long-term effects for older people. “Who’s at risk for getting shingles? Anyone who’s had the chickenpox,”... 

Sedona AZ (June 8, 2017) – When Russell Henderson was a soldier, he didn’t worry that much about his weight and blood pressure. The retired first sergeant got plenty of exercise, and the military actively encouraged people to eat healthier. But after he retired in 2002, his eating habits slipped to unhealthy foods, and he didn’t get the exercise he used to. It’s taken a toll on his 66-year-old... 

Wash your hands often during food handling and always after using a toilet at home or in a public area. Sedona AZ (December 11, 2015) – Keeping your hands clean is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends washing your hands in a specific way to be most effective. First, wet your hands with... 

Merrill Roberts’ Monsoon in Sedona Sedona AZ (June 14, 2015) – Not all of the damage from flooding takes place while your home or business is under water. Long after the flood waters have receded, mold and mildew can present serious and ongoing health issues. Monsoon rains can bring severe rain storms and flooding. Property owners and residents should take steps to protect the health... 

CDC timeline for reporting cases Sedona AZ (October 27, 2014) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Attn: Letters to the Editor Sedona Eye Online Sedona AZ October 27, 2014 Subject: Magic Number Ref: Ebola’s Transition Point Editor; Listening to the “Experts” speaking of their opinions and knowledge about Ebola scares me. I am what you would probably call a natural born... 

This week, in an update released by Arizona public health, the CDC has confirmed the death of a 6-year-old Phoenix boy from Enterovirus-68. After 14 tests have proven negative for EV-68, the Arizona Health Department said officials are awaiting the results of other tests. One of the most disturbing features of the enterovirus strain is its attack on children. Children with asthma are particularly... 

Sedona AZ (August 14, 2014) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, issued precautionary health warnings about cell phone radiation and tips on how to reduce one’s risk from exposure. The CDC updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about cell phones and health on its web site. CDC now asserts that “Along with many organizations worldwide,...