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Red wine in moderation may not be that great for your health: Study
Alcohol in moderation has been known to be acceptable; however a new study now states that that one glass of red wine is not as good for the heart as initially suspected. Food images help to educate medical students
The use of food comparisons to describe the appearances and smells of disease must be given a revival in the medical literature, according to a report. Foster Farms recalls chicken, two congress members urge USDA to shut the company down
After 600 people were left sick, Foster Farms has issued a recall for its chicken on July 3. Congress is also getting involved in the matter after two members are calling on federal agriculture officials to shut down all Foster Farms poultry plants until the salmonella outbreak has been resolved. Restaurants food is still too salty: CSPI reports
Despite many Americans effort to cut out sodium from their diet, many restaurants are not making it easy to cut back. Researchers advise consumers to avoid adding high-sugar to a high-fat diet
A new study found that a following a high-sugar, high-fat Western diet is more damaging than a diet high in saturated fats alone. Increasing dairy intake may help colon cancer patients: study
Patients suffering from colon cancer may benefit from increasing their dairy intake, according to a new study. Researchers develop 'hypoallergenic peanuts' which may be consumed by those with peanut allergies
Peanut allergies are one of the most lethal food allergies and now researchers have developed a patented process that reduces peanut allergens by up to 98 percent, according to a report. Mammography screening may reduce deaths from breast cancer: Study
Researchers say that regular mammograms can reduce the chances of a patient dying from breast cancer by nearly 30 percent, and that national screening programs should continue, according to a large Canadian study. FDA clarifies statement on aging cheese on wooden boards
U.S. Food and Drug Administration rattled cheese makers following the revelation over the weekend that an FDA official made a statement in January which suggested it would go after manufacturers who age or cure cheeses on wooden boards. Key ingredient in tomatoes can help fight heart disease
If you are suffering from heart disease, try increasing your daily intake of tomatoes - that is according to new research. Could camel become the next major superfood on store shelves?
Superfoods are all the buzz lately, from spinach to blueberries, and now camel milk may be the next hot item all health-conscious individuals may be sampling. Fourth mad cow disease death confirmed in Texas
Mad cow disease has caused a fourth death in the United States, health officials announced on Thursday. Norovirus most ofen spread by food handlers: CDC
Noroviruses are the leading cause of reported foodborne disease outbreaks and food preparation in restaurants is the most common source of norovirus contaminated foods. Cruise ship outbreaks account for just 1 percent of reported norovirus cases, according to data published today by the Centers for Disease Control. California chicken still linked to salmonella, 574 people left sick
A salmonella outbreak linked to Foster Farms chicken has sickened 574 people in 27 states and Puerto Rico, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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