Health
Salmonella outbreak in 37 states linked to imported onions
(HealthDay)—Onions from Mexico have been linked to a salmonella outbreak that's sickened 652 people in 37 states, federal health officials said Wednesday.
Oct 21, 2021
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Three ways restaurant staff and customers can communicate to prevent food allergy reactions
Public health researchers have called food allergies "a growing public health epidemic in Canada" affecting around one in 13 Canadians and one in five Canadian households. Dining out can be risky and stressful for people ...
Sep 22, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Fast food restaurants' voluntary healthy meal options for children unlikely to result in more nutritious food purchases
Despite voluntary restaurant policies to improve the nutrition of some items included in fast-food kids' meals, purchases of kids' meals and selection of healthier kids' meal drinks did not increase following policy introductions, ...
May 6, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Fast food restaurant proximity likely doesn't affect children's weight
A new paper in Q Open finds that the availability of fast food restaurants on the route between children's houses and their schools does not affect children's weight.
Jan 14, 2021
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Free, affordable health clinics play crucial role in coronavirus pandemic
When Ebony Bascomb's husband was diagnosed with colon cancer in September, she had to take a three-month leave of absence and cut back on her hours at the fast food restaurant where she is an assistant manager, to care for ...
Jan 6, 2021
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Wood ear mushrooms linked to Salmonella outbreak
(HealthDay)—Recalled wood ear mushrooms imported by Wismettac Asian Foods Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, California, and sold to restaurants may be linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
Sep 28, 2020
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Casual eateries may provide cognitive benefits for older adults
When you think of fast food, you don't normally think of good health, but places such as the Golden Arches and neighborhood cafes may provide a small cognitive benefit to older adults during their golden years.
Aug 19, 2020
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Fast food is comforting, but in low-income areas it crowds out fresher options
Many Americans take comfort in the routine of jumping into the car and grabbing a burger. They choose restaurants with familiar faces behind the counter. They even yearn for a favorite "greasy spoon" diner while having to ...
Jun 29, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How to stay safe in restaurants and cafes
Now we have fewer cases of COVID-19, and restrictions are lifting, many of us are thinking of rejuvenating our social lives by heading to our local cafe or favourite restaurant.
May 28, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
Obesity not related to how close you live to fast food or gyms, new study says
A new study from Lund University in Sweden has shown no correlation between obesity and how close you live to fast food restaurants or gyms. Studies from other countries have previously indicated that these factors may be ...
May 20, 2020
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