Health Highlights: Aug. 13, 2018
2018-08-13
Jury Awards $289 Million in Case Linking Weed Killer to Man’s Cancer
Court Rules That U.S. Must Halt Sales of Pesticide
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Health Highlights: Aug. 10, 2018
2018-08-10
Court Rules That U.S. Must Halt Sales of Pesticide
Low-Calorie Diet Benefited Men More Than Women
New Tick Species Spreading in U.S.
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Health Highlights: Aug. 7, 2018
2018-08-07
New Tick Species Spreading in U.S.
E-Cigarette Sales in U.S. Climb as Prices Fall
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Health Tip: Suggestions for Cleaning Fruit and Veggies
2018-08-07
(HealthDay News) — Some 48 million people in the United States get sick each year from contaminated food, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. And animal products aren’t the only culprit. Produce — such as spinach, lettuce, tomatoes and cantaloupe — also may be a source of foodborne illness,Continue Reading
Health Tip: Eat Safely at Outdoor Fairs
2018-08-03
(HealthDay News) — The summer calendar is filled with fairs and festivals, but with the warmer temperatures comes an increased risk of food contamination, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns. The CDC suggests considering these questions when deciding to buy food from a vendor: Does the vendor’sContinue Reading
Health Highlights: August 2, 2018
2018-08-02
New Ebola Outbreak in Congo
Possible Cyclospora Contamination Triggers Food Recall
Health Highlights: August 1, 2018
2018-08-01
Man’s Legs, Hands Amputated After Infection Caused by Bacteria in Dog Saliva
How to Decipher Those Food ‘Sell-By’ Dates
2018-07-31
TUESDAY, July 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Did you know that a store can sell food past the expiration date printed on the label? Or that manufacturers only voluntarily stamp dates on foods? While the law states that foods must be wholesome and safe to eat, and the U.S. FoodContinue Reading
Health Highlights: July 31, 2018
2018-07-31
Consent Required Before Giving Immigrant Children Psychotropic Drugs: Judge
Nearly 1,400 U.S. Nursing Homes Receive Downgraded Medicare Ratings on Staffing Levels
Teen Boy Suffers Serious Burns After ‘Hot Water Challenge’
Majority in U.S. Support Medical Pot, Think It Could Fight Opioid Crisis
2018-07-30
MONDAY, July 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Americans strongly support medical marijuana, and a majority also believe that pot should be legal for recreational purposes, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll has found. Nearly nine out of every 10 adults — 85 percent — believe that marijuana should be legalized for medicalContinue Reading