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Tests find salmonella in third of store-bought ground chicken
Nearly one-third of ground chicken may contain dangerous salmonella, a new Consumer Reports investigation shows.
Jul 1, 2022
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Don't go bananas, but maybe eat one
On the screen, bananas are a menace. Just ask Charlie Chaplin, Bugs Bunny or anyone who's played Mario Kart.
Apr 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Animal virologists explain how to find the coronavirus in animals and why humans need to worry
In April 2020, tigers and lions at the Bronx Zoo made the news when they came down with COVID-19. In the months following these surprising diagnoses, researchers and veterinarians found SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, ...
Feb 17, 2022
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Strawberries are so tempting at Valentine's and any day. Should you give in?
Whether it's their heart shape, their seductive coloring or just the fact they make such sweet company, strawberries often are associated with romance.
Feb 11, 2022
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COVID-19 spotted in Texas deer
Researchers have confirmed that some white-tailed deer in Texas have COVID-19.
Dec 30, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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