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Item Lyme Disease(2007-05-11) Finnegan, John; Craig HedbergWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. May is Lyme disease awareness month. And while many people know that bites from a Deer tick can transmit Lyme disease to humans, most are unaware of two similar diseases spread by deer ticks. Craig Hedberg, a professor of environmental health sciences at the University of Minnesota, says the three diseases exhibit similar symptoms. If untreated, Lyme disease can lead to chronic inflammation of joints, facial palsy, memory loss, and irregular heart rhythms. As a result, Hedberg says that if you notice these symptoms, you should immediately seek medical care. With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.Item Outdoor grilling tips(2010-05-14) Engebretson, Mark; Craig HedbergWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. The weather is warming and many of us are digging out our grills for another outdoor barbecue season. As we do that, we should remember to follow some basic food safety guidelines in order to protect us and our guests from food-borne illness. Professor Craig Hedberg, a food safety expert at the University of Minnesota, provides some advice. Hedberg also recommends that you wash your hands frequently and for at least 20 seconds each time you wash. For John Finnegan and Public Health Moment, I’m Mark EngebretsonItem Risky foods(2010-03-29) Finnegan, John; Craig HedbergWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. Leafy green vegetables are good for you. But they are also ranked No. 1 in a top 10 list of riskiest foods, as regulated by the FDA. Other risky foods include eggs, tuna fish, tomatoes, sprouts, and berries. The top 10 list doesn’t include meat, which is regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Craig Hedberg, a professor and food safety expert at the University of Minnesota, explains what this means. Hedberg recommends reducing your risk of developing a food-borne illness by keeping a clean and orderly kitchen. With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.Item Summer Food Safety(2007-06-22) Finnegan, John; Craig HedbergWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. Summer is here—a season when many of us cherish the time we spend at family picnics or at the backyard BBQ grill. But it’s also a time to take special care in how we handle and cook food, says Craig Hedberg, a food-safety expert at the University of Minnesota. Hedberg adds that you should make sure to keep cold foods cold. Use a cooler and don’t allow food to sit outside uneaten for more than two hours. Finally, he says, make sure to cook meats thoroughly. With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.