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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FDA Investigating Salmonella-Tainted Pistachios
Health - March 31, 2009
Recall said to involve 1 million pounds of nuts sold in at least 31 states
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U.S. Urged to Start 'Fixing the Problem' of Food Safety
Health - March 25, 2009
Creation of a separate federal agency is needed, new report says
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Improved Fungicides May Be Easier on Environment
Health - March 23, 2009
Products in development expand on plants' natural defenses, researchers explain
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How to Control Peanut Allergy in Children
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Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - March 16, 2009
As a cure, new treatment is promising but not ready for prime time; 4 ways to manage food allergies now
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Food Allergy Labeling Not Always Accurate
Health - March 16, 2009
A small number of products contain allergens no matter what ingredients are listed, study finds
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U.S. Diet Needs Heart-Felt Overhaul
Health - March 3, 2009
Doctors urge all levels of society to encourage good eating habits, cut coronary risks
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Health Buzz: Obama's Healthcare Reform Proposal and Other Health News
Health - February 27, 2009
Officials react to the flu deaths of two teens; zapping salmonella and other bugs by irradiating food.
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Can Irradiating Food Zap Salmonella Outbreaks?
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Nancy Shute
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Health - February 26, 2009
X-rays, ozone, and high pressure are among new options for stopping outbreaks salmonella.
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Health Buzz: Diet Programs and Other Health News
Health - February 26, 2009
The frequency of food-borne disease; a new tool against influenza and bird flu.
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Robert Tauxe: Progress in the Fight for Food Safety
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Nancy Shute
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Health - February 23, 2009
In the midst of a massive salmonella outbreak, U.S. News speaks with a CDC food safety expert
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Health Buzz: Food Banks Affected by Salmonella Outbreak and Other Health News
Health - February 17, 2009
Getting COBRA heath insurance coverage from the stimulus bill; protecting your child's mental health.
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Health Buzz: Congress Subpoenas Peanut Boss on Salmonella Outbreak and Other Health News
Health - February 11, 2009
Finding effective treatment for chronic pain and new information on risks of HRT.
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Salmonella Peanut Butter Recalls Spread on Twitter, Facebook
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Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - February 6, 2009
Feds deploy social-networking tools to warn the public about massive outbreak.
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Tainted China Formula Caused High Rate of Kidney Stones in Kids
Health - February 4, 2009
Almost 10% of infants who ingested melamine developed deposits, study finds
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Not Just HFCS and Peanut Butter: Here are 10 Other Risky Foods
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Maura Judkis
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Fresh Greens - February 4, 2009
Peanut butter and high fructose corn syrup have given us a scare. Here are 10 other foods to be wary of.
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Stores Call Customers About Salmonella-Tainted Peanut Products
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Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - February 3, 2009
Retailers call people who bought suspect peanut products.
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You Own It, You'll Eat It
Health - February 2, 2009
Expired or slightly 'off' food? If it's in your fridge, chances are you'll try it, experts say
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Tracking Down a Salmonella Outbreak
Health - January 30, 2009
CDC report details how health officials first spotted, chased down source and spread of tainted peanut product
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Mercury Found in High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Maura Judkis
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Fresh Greens - January 28, 2009
It's a bad week for food safety.
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Peanut Company Knew Its Plant Was Contaminated With Salmonella
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Nancy Shute
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Health - January 28, 2009
With outbreak continuing, it's time to take products back to the store.
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Health Buzz: Peanut Butter Plant Problems and Other Health News
Health - January 27, 2009
7 mistaken attitudes that can impede weight loss; what parents need to know about vaccine safety.
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Study Finds High-Fructose Corn Syrup Contains Mercury
Health - January 26, 2009
Half of batches tested positive, third of popular sweetened products showed traces
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