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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a warning after 27 cases of gastrointestinal illnesses potentially linked to raw oysters consumed at local restaurants. Residents, especially vulnerable groups, are advised to avoid consuming raw oysters until the source is confirmed. The department is investigating and urging those who have recently consumed raw oysters and experienced symptoms to file a report.
A study conducted by the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research in Manhasset found that young people suffering from mild to moderate Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis may experience reduced inflammation and symptom relief through noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation via the ear. Over 64% of participants experienced reduced inflammation, with about one-third of ulcerative colitis patients and half of Crohn's disease patients having no symptoms by the end of the 16-week study. The treatment, which involves placing a noninvasive probe in the ear, activates the vagus nerve and sends signals to the body to decrease inflammation. This non-medication-based therapy may be a promising alternative for children with gastrointestinal illnesses who are at risk of infections from immune-suppressive medications.