Health News
Teeth Eater
Researchers have discovered a new type of bacteria associated with severe cavities in early childhood.
Help is Here, but You Aren't Eligible
Lack of health insurance coverage may affect hepatitis C patients' access to current antiviral treatments, according to a new study.
Proactive Against Ulcers with Probiotics
Spanish researchers have identified a strain of probiotic bacteria that may be helpful in treating ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).
Oral Food Challenge: It's Not a New Reality Series
Many children are avoiding potentially nutritious food unnecessarily based on incomplete information about possible food allergies, according to a new study from National Jewish Health.
Repairing Leaky Guts
Researchers suggest bovine colostrum can reduce gut permeability known as leaky gut syndrome, a condition in which an abnormally-permeable gut wall allows toxins to leak through.
Soy in the Chips, Not Soy Chips
Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. of Chambersburg , PA, is recalling the below listed packages of chips because they may contain undeclared soy protein.
Recall: Milk in Cheese Crackers
Haddon House of Medford, New Jersey is recalling Asian Gourmet Cheese Rice Crackers ( UPC 076606-710889), because it may contain undeclared milk and food coloring additives used to create the cheese powder listed on the label.
More Unwanted Stuff from the Peanut Gallery
New York State Acting Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today alerted consumers to undeclared peanuts in Dry Fruit “Kachori” , packaged and distributed by Maya Overseas Food Inc.
This Bread Rises to the Occasion
Most Americans do not get sufficient amounts of vitamin D, putting them at risk for a number of conditions. New research shows bread made with high vitamin-D yeast could help solve this problem.
Into the Wormhole
A man with ulcerative colitis swallowed worm eggs. Researchers took the opportunity to investigate how worms can promote healing in the intestine.