Stories Related to Where Armadillo’s On The Menu, Leprosy Persists

Where Armadillo’s on the Menu, Leprosy Persists

About a third of leprosy cases each year in the United States are a result of contact with infected armadillos.

Sections:  news   u.s.   
Topics:  animals   armadillo   food   leprosy   
RELATED ARTICLES
  • Why is Ringling removing elephants from the circus?
    The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced Thursday it will phase out the show's iconic elephants from its performances by 2018. 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
  • Expert: Rhinos extinct in Mozambique
    Mozambique's rhinoceros population was wiped out more than a century ago by big game hunters. Reconstituted several years ago, it has again been driven to extinction, or to the brink of extinction, by poachers seeking their horns for sale in Asia.... More
  • Cost of feeding a family of four: $146 to $289 a week
    Latest statistics give a range of prices for feeding a family of four a healthy diet. The cost of feeding a family of four a healthy diet can run $146 to $289 a week, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. More
BING NEWS:
  • No, this isn't a Bible fable; armadillos may be the cause of a leprosy outbreak in Florida
    Frank Cerabino's column offers advice to avoid eating armadillos as a way to blunt the spread of leprosy in Florida ...
    05/28/2024 - 1:07 am | View Link
  • The case of the armadillo: Is it spreading leprosy in Florida?
    Central Florida is a hot spot for the ancient disease, puzzling researchers. They’re digging into the phenomenon.
    05/24/2024 - 4:52 am | View Link
  • 5 tips on managing leprosy risk in Florida
    Single-cell amoebas, which live in soil, can harbor leprosy, lab research shows. Armadillos may pass the bacteria to them. Wear gloves if working with dirt, and try not to bring soil into your home, ...
    05/23/2024 - 2:49 am | View Link
  • A medical mystery: Why does Central Florida see so many leprosy cases?
    Leprosy remains rare in the United States. But Florida, which often reports the most cases of any state, has seen an uptick in patients. The epicenter is east of Orlando. Brevard County reported a ...
    05/23/2024 - 1:46 am | View Link
  • More

 

Comment On This Story

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More U.s. News