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Multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts
A multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts has infected and sickened 13 people. The alfalfa sprouts that are contaminated come from Sweetwater Farms in Kansas, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Salmonella is a group of bacteria that is one of the […]
FDA to start testing for pesticide glyphosate in food
The most commonly used weed-killing spray Roundup is “probably carcinogenic to humans,” according to a recent statement from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Glyphosate, one of the chemicals in Roundup is believed to be responsible for the pesticide’s possible carcinogenicity. The […]
J&J to pay $72M for cancer death linked to its talcum powder
J&J to pay $72M for cancer death linked to its talcum powder A Missouri jury has awarded $72 million to the family of a woman who died from ovarian cancer, which she said was caused by using Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder. The civil suit by Jackie Fox of Birmingham […]
Is your Parmesan cheese actually wood pulp?
Parmesan is a cheese made from skimmed cow’s milk. It is one of the greatest staples in Italian cuisine, and is often added to pastas, pizza and salads to enhance flavor. Do you know what may be lurking in your store-bought Parmesan cheese? Is your Parmesan cheese actually wood pulp? […]
Licorice may kill SARS and other dangerous viruses
Licorice root has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. It is most well known as a flavor in a popular type of candy. Less well known are its potent health benefits. Licorice contains a compound called glycyrrhizin, which is responsible for many of the benefits of licorice. Research […]
E-cigarettes harm the immune system more than tobacco
Could e-cigarettes harm the immune system more than tobacco? We have all heard before how detrimental smoking is to our health. Years of research have shown that cigarettes are one of the most dangerous products that humans consume, if not the most dangerous. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention […]