Health
Do antibiotics in animal feed pose a serious risk to human health?
As fears rise over antibiotic resistance, two experts in BMJ today debate whether adding antibiotics to animal feed poses a serious risk to human health.
Jul 10, 2013
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Chinese food producer says swine fever found in dumplings
A major Chinese food producer said Monday that traces of the African swine fever virus had been found in its frozen dumplings.
Feb 18, 2019
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Shanghai finds another 800 dead pigs in river
Shanghai fished another 809 dead pigs out of its main waterway on Friday, bringing the total carcasses found this week to 8,300 in a scandal that has spotlighted China's troubles with food safety.
Mar 15, 2013
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Neuroscience
Study highlights the burden of epilepsy in the developing world
The burden of epilepsy in poorer parts of the world could be readily alleviated by reducing the preventable causes and improving access to treatment, according to a review article published today in the Lancet.
Sep 27, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Health officials say 134 cases of salmonella linked to pork
Washington state health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to pork products has grown to 134 cases in 10 counties.
Aug 12, 2015
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Recipes for a festive holiday feast
(HealthDay)—Elegant holiday dishes are surprisingly easy to pull off when you stick to only a few ingredients. Try this delicious pork loin roast flavored with fragrant dried herbs and the perfect accompaniment—apples ...
Dec 23, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China officials dismissed over diseased meat scandal
China has dismissed eight officials after pork from pigs infected with a "highly contagious virus" was found to have entered the market, state media said Monday.
Dec 29, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cysticercosis epidemiology in Spain: What's new?
Cysticercosis, an infection caused by larval cysts of a pork tapeworm, is a leading cause of seizures and epilepsy in many parts of the world. Now, researchers writing in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases have for the first ...
Apr 5, 2018
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Listeria fear prompts 372K-pound hot dog, corn dog recall
More than 372,000 pounds of hot dogs and corn dogs made earlier this month are being recalled over concerns of listeria contamination.
Jul 20, 2016
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Tyson Foods hopes to rid US chicken of antibiotics by 2017
Tyson Foods intends to stop using human antibiotics in its domestic chicken flocks by September 2017, the company said Tuesday, and will explore doing the same for its beef, pork and turkey operations.
Apr 28, 2015
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