Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 spotted in Texas deer
Researchers have confirmed that some white-tailed deer in Texas have COVID-19.
Dec 30, 2021
0
80
Page 4 - News tagged with agriculture department
Health
Over 234,000 pounds of ham, pepperoni recalled due to listeria
Nearly 235,000 pounds of fully cooked ham and pepperoni products were recalled by Michigan-based Alexander & Hornung on Sunday due to possible listeria contamination.
Dec 6, 2021
0
9
Health
Biden administration to greatly expand food stamp program
(HealthDay)—The largest permanent increase in the history of the United States' food stamp program and changes to its nutrition standards will be announced Monday.
Aug 16, 2021
0
3
Health
Study reveals agriculture-related injuries more numerous than previously known
A new study by Penn State researchers, who looked at emergency room admissions across the U.S. over a recent five-year period in a novel way, suggests that the agriculture industry is even more dangerous than previously believed.
Jun 23, 2021
0
2
Health
USDA issues public health alert for more than 211,000 pounds of ground turkey for possible salmonella risk
A public health alert has been issued for approximately 211,406 pounds of raw ground turkey products potentially linked to salmonella hadar illness.
Apr 12, 2021
0
5
Health
Pandemic unemployment benefits helped keep millions of Americans from going hungry
Expanded unemployment benefits, passed by Congress last spring to ease the economic pain of the pandemic, appear to have held hunger at bay for millions of Americans, new research shows.
Feb 2, 2021
0
3
Pediatrics
New US dietary guidelines: No candy, cake for kids under 2
Parents now have an extra reason to say no to candy, cake and ice cream for young children. The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at ...
Dec 30, 2020
0
75
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mexico's COVID-19 deaths average 55 years vs. 75 in Europe
Mexico's coronavirus spokesman said Thursday the country's median age of death from COVID-19 was a shockingly young 55, as compared to an average of 75 in many European countries.
Dec 11, 2020
1
2
Health
Research shows balanced carbohydrate and fat intake can prevent certain diseases
A team of scientists in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agriculture Research Service (ARS) recently found that consuming a high level of carbohydrates regulates a gene in the body that can reduce your risk of ...
Sep 16, 2020
0
6
Health
Flexible school meals program extended by USDA
(HealthDay)—The flexible free school meals program that provided food to children during the summer will be extended at least through the fall, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Monday.
Sep 2, 2020
0
3
