Treat Kids to a Safe Halloween
Health - October 26, 2009
Some simple precautions will safeguard young trick-or-treaters, experts say
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School Meals Need to Get Healthier: Report
Health - October 20, 2009
New recommendations tackle obesity epidemic in U.S.
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Health Tip: Help Prevent Listeriosis During Pregnancy
Health - October 9, 2009
Pregnant women are at higher risk
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Riskiest Foods: 3 Tips for Protecting Your Family From Illness
By
January W. Payne
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Health - October 6, 2009
From leafy greens to homemade ice cream, consider where the danger lies and what you can do about it.
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Leafy Greens Top Risky Food List
Health - October 6, 2009
Advocacy group notes illness outbreaks usually linked to 'healthy' foods
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Mercury in Fish Linked to High Blood Pressure
Health - October 5, 2009
But researcher downplays importance of effect
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Health Buzz: Virus Sickens Famed Restaurant’s Patrons and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - September 11, 2009
Retraining the ADHD brain; the most confusing flu season ever?
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FDA to Require Faster Reporting of Food-Safety Problems
Health - September 8, 2009
Companies must alert agency of potential trouble within 24 hours
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Health Buzz: Americans Living Longer and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - August 20, 2009
4 "harmless" acts that might give you food poisoning; figuring out when kids need antibiotics.
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4 'Harmless' Acts That Could Give You Food Poisoning
By
January W. Payne
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Health - August 19, 2009
Missteps in the kitchen, bringing home a pet, and even taking a popular medication may raise risk.
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Many Parents, Caregivers Lack Basic Child-Safety Information
Health - August 11, 2009
Parents, day-care workers recognized fewer than half of household hazards in study
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'Organic' May Not Mean Healthier
Health - July 29, 2009
British study finds no better nutrient value than in conventionally produced foods
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U.S. Unveils Stricter Food-Safety Standards
Health - July 7, 2009
Measures aimed at reducing salmonella and E. coli outbreaks
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FDA to Study Ways to Be More Open With Public
Health - June 2, 2009
Agency hopes to better explain its decisions to regain lost trust
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Skip the Burgers and Throw Some Veggies on the Grill
Health - May 22, 2009
Health concerns raised by barbecued meats spur new ideas for the summer cookout
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U.S. Public Lacks Confidence in FDA: Poll
Health - April 30, 2009
More than half of those surveyed believe agency is falling behind in safeguarding food, drugs
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Schools Closed Around the Country to Fight Swine Flu
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - April 29, 2009
Parents need to start figuring out how to deal with school closures.
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Swine Flu Frenzy Has Washington Fighting Over Pork
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - April 28, 2009
Democrats blasted Republicans for mocking a stimulus spending proposal for pandemic flu defenses.
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Study Reveals How Salmonella 'Hijacks' Cells
Health - April 16, 2009
Researchers spot mechanism that may be applicable to other pathogens
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How Much Fish to Eat While Pregnant?
Health - April 11, 2009
Experts debate pros, cons of consumption and mercury exposure
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Declines in Foodborne Illness Have Plateaued, Report Says
Health - April 9, 2009
FDA official cites need to modernize government efforts
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Health Buzz: More Pistachios Recalled and Other Health News
Health - April 7, 2009
How to find a good hospital; sorting through sweeteners like corn syrup, sugar, and—agave?
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Raw Nuts Could Be Salmonella Source in Pistachios: Report
Health - March 31, 2009
Calif. producer says they may have been mixed in during production process
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Health Buzz: Salmonella-Tainted Pistachios and Other Health News
Health - March 31, 2009
Long-term drug use for ADHD; raw or locally produced milk.
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