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Guidelines from experts on COVID-19 and food safety
The Food Safety Information Council today released information about coronaviruses, COVID-19 and food safety.
Apr 3, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New coronavirus found in Japan evacuees who initially tested negative
Two Japanese citizens evacuated from the epicentre of a novel coronavirus outbreak have been diagnosed with the infection after initially testing negative, the health ministry said on Tuesday.
Feb 11, 2020
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Why are people still dying from Legionnaires' disease?
In the nearly 50 years since epidemiologists first discovered Legionnaires' disease, we have learned how to test for it, treat it and prevent it. So why are people still dying from it and why are more and more people becoming ...
Aug 19, 2019
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Keep pets away from gardens to prevent food-borne illness
Animal waste tainting fresh produce is one of the major causes of food-borne ailments. So farmers markets and pick-your-own growers who fear fecal contamination are increasingly guarded about tolerating pets near their edibles.
Apr 30, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers encounter rare chlorella infection
A 30-year-old Western Australian man has become the second ever in the world to be diagnosed with a Chlorella wound infection.
Aug 28, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How cholera-causing bacteria respond to pressure
Cholera remains common in non-industrialized parts of the world today. It persists in part because V. cholera, the bacteria that causes the disease, is able to survive in diverse environments ranging from the intestinal lumen, ...
Jun 24, 2013
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Keep food safety in mind this memorial day weekend
(HealthDay) -- Picnics, parades and cookouts are as much a part of Memorial Day weekend as tributes to the United States' war veterans.
May 26, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How worried should I be about cryptosporidiosis? Am I safe at the pool?
You might have heard of something called "cryptosporidiosis" recently, closely followed by warnings to stay away from your local swimming pool if you've had diarrhea.
Feb 15, 2024
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Understanding iodine in nutrition
I studied it in school. I know it is a micronutrient that the body needs in teeny tiny amounts. But I hadn't thought much more about iodine until I was told to temporarily avoid it for an upcoming medical test.
Dec 15, 2023
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Drinking fountains in every town won't fix all our water issues—but it's a healthy start
Water plays a significant role in Aboriginal culture. The Fish Traps in Brewarrina, Baiame's Ngunnhu, for example, were built by eight clan groups and continue to sustainably fish the Barwon River.
May 24, 2023
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