Why Is Salmonella So Widespread?
Most people know that raw chicken often carries Salmonella bacteria. However, fewer may know that there are different strains of the bacteria, some o...
Condition Center: Food Poisoning
Avoiding the Danger Zone: Safely Storing Holiday Leftovers
One of the best parts of delicious holiday feasts is the leftovers. Take a few precautions to keep your leftovers healthy and fit to eat.
Preparing for a Safe, Successful Holiday Feast
As you prepare for your holiday feasts with family and friends, be mindful of safe cooking precautions.
Celery Recall Expanded
If you shop at Costco, Wal-Mart, Safeway, Target, Albertsons or other major stores, you might want to take a second look at your celery.
Drop That Spinach — It Could Be Contaminated
Nestled among the leafy greens of your healthy spinach salad could be something that's not so healthy.
Nigeria Stomps Out Polio
In 2012, more than half of the world's polio cases occurred in Nigeria. Just three years later, the situation in the West African nation looks a whol...
Molecule Safely Disarmed Dangerous Parasite
Clostridium difficile (C-diff) is a dangerous bacterial infection responsible for thousands of deaths each year. But there may be a promising new tre...
MN Salmonella Cases Linked to Chipotle
A growing series of salmonella outbreaks has struck Minnesota's Twin Cities, and the common culprit appears to be a number of Chipotle restaurants, a...
Salmonella Cucumber Outbreak Hits 30 States
Cucumbers are thought to be behind a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds across the US in recent weeks.
Vomit Machine Sheds Light on Stomach Flu
Pranksters, rejoice! A vomiting machine has finally been created. But this mechanical, clay face isn't a gag. In fact, it may be shedding some light ...
How Social Media Could Help Public Health
Somewhere in the flood of tweets, posts, tags, pokes, likes and shares, a group of statisticians saw opportunity.
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to WA Slaughterhouse
Pork products are thought to be behind a salmonella outbreak in Washington State that has so far sickened 134 people.
Clearing Vegetation Near Farms May Backfire
Cleaning up native vegetation around farm crops may cause more problems than it solves.
Nasty Bug Outbreaks Tied to Cilantro
For many people, cilantro is a standard and favorite ingredient. But health officials are warning that consumers might want to investigate where thei...
Blue Bell Gearing Back Up
Following a listeria outbreak, it's been a hot summer without ice cream for fans of Blue Bell. But the company announced that it is gearing back up t...
High-Tech Upgrade for Fruit May Be on the Horizon
The 'First Lady of Fruit' Miss Chiquita, who adorns the stickers of many grocery fruits, may soon become a face of the past.
How to Stay Healthy Abroad
Your passage abroad is booked and your hotel room is reserved. But before you pack your bags and head out, it may be wise to consider one more import...
Drug-Resistant Foodborne Bacteria Gaining Ground
You had an undercooked burger, and now you’re paying the price. It's food poisoning, and new evidence suggests treating it may not be so simple.
