Mom convicted of killing son, 5, by poisoning him with salt A woman who blogged for years about her son's constant health woes was convicted Monday of poisoning him to death by force-feeding heavy concentrations of sodium through his stomach tube. More
UN Says Eating Insects Will Solve World Hunger, Global Warming, Pollution, and Create Jobs The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the U.N., they come with appetizing side benefits: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and livestock pollution, creating jobs in developing countries and feeding the millions of hungry people in the world. More
Whole Foods mixes up chicken, vegan salads Whole Foods Market Inc. said Thursday that labels on a chicken salad and those on a vegan version of the salad were reversed at some of its cold food bars in the Northeast. More
Most people aren't meeting exercise guidelines Most adults in the USA aren't meeting the federal physical activity recommendations for both aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity, according to government statistics out today. About 79% of adults don't meet the physical activity guidelines that advise getting at least 2½ hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking, or one hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as jogging. More
US suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged Health officials say suicides among middle-aged Americans climbed at a startling rate over the past decade, a period that included the recession. Overall, the suicide rate for the age group jumped 28 percent from 1999 to 2010. And among whites, it shot up 40 percent.... More
Summer grilling tips to avoid unnecessary chemicals & food poisoning Nutritionist Jen Avis joined us on Good Morning ArkLaMiss to share ways we can grill safely. 05/19/2022 - 1:30 am | View Link
Caesarean births not linked to food allergies during infancy, study finds leading to the hypothesis that the two were linked. Also contributing to the hypothesis was that babies born via caesarean had a different microbial gut composition from those born vaginally ... 05/18/2022 - 9:22 am | View Link
Ground-breaking trial promises to ‘make food allergies history’ The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, the charity set up by the parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse who died aged 15 from a severe food allergic reaction, has set up a clinical trial in the UK that ... 05/18/2022 - 5:05 am | View Link
'Polluted' babies, millions dead: Scientists sound alarm on global pollution New scientific studies of pregnant Americans show most are exposed to a host of potentially toxic chemicals. Globally, pollution kills 9 million a year. 05/17/2022 - 10:00 pm | View Link
Dr Christian warns: ‘Watch out for salmonella as the weather warms up’ Lots of chocolate products were recently recalled because of an outbreak of the bug, but Dr C warns it can grow in all kinds of foods – especially in the summer – so we need to be careful. 05/17/2022 - 9:07 pm | View Link
Four Steps to Food Safety | CDC Chill: Refrigerate promptly. Bacteria can multiply rapidly if left at room temperature or in the “Danger Zone” between 40°F and 140°F. Keep your refrigerator at 40°F or below, your freezer at 0˚F or below, and know when to throw food out external icon.; Divide warm foods into several clean, shallow containers so they will chill faster. 05/13/2022 - 3:16 pm | View Website
Kaizer Chiefs had food poisoning against Simba SC Jwaneng Galaxy’s Morena Ramoreboli claims Kaizer Chiefs were injected after food poisoning in 2021’s Caf Champions League game against Simba SC. ... they are at their home ground. I also spoke ... 05/13/2022 - 2:55 pm | View Website
Food Recalls and Safety Alerts in Washington Ground Turkey (April 12, 2021) USDA issues a public health alert for raw ground turkey products linked to Salmonella Hadar illnesses. The ground turkey brand names include Nature's Promise, Wegman, Plainville Farms, and may still be in consumer's freezers. USDA Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Ground Turkey Products Linked to Salmonella Hadar ... 05/13/2022 - 12:22 am | View Website
Top 9 Foods Most Likely to Cause Food Poisoning A number of fruit products including berries, melons and pre-prepared fruit salads have been linked to food poisoning outbreaks. ... Cook meat thoroughly: Make sure ground meat, sausages and ... 05/11/2022 - 7:58 pm | View Website
Food Poisoning Symptoms | CDC Learn the symptoms of food poisoning, when symptoms usually start, when to see a doctor, and how to report food poisoning. ... Common food sources: Raw or undercooked ground beef, raw (unpasteurized) milk and juice, ... Salmonella Illness Linked to Chicken: AJ’s Story; Baby Chicks and Salmonella: Tyler’s Story; Sick Kids, Dairy Calves, and ... 05/11/2022 - 12:53 am | View Website
Mayor John Dailey and County Commissioner Kristin Dozier, who once served on the County Commission together, are in the race to be Tallahassee's mayor.