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Beer & Health? Don't Go Together...Yet
Non-alcoholic wheat beer may be the new go-to drink after a marathon. New research has shown that this beer could help athletes.
Extra Chubby Bundle of Joy
Gaining weight during pregnancy is essential and inevitable, but researchers found that gaining too much weight can lead to an overweight baby.
E. Coli Pathogen Found on Cucumber
German authorities initially blamed the E. coli outbreak on Spanish cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce, then backtracked. Then they pinpointed sprouts from northern Germany but that also turned out to be a false start.
Inorganic Arsenic Found in Animal Drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today a drug used by poultry producers since the 1940s will be suspended from the market after the discovery of inorganic arsenic, but stressed that continuing to eat chicken poses no health threat.
EU Nearing Deal for Farmers Impacted by E. Coli
As two more people died from E coli toxins in Germany, bringing the total to 26, and 300 new cases of infection were confirmed, the European Commission announced it has finally reached a financial deal to help Spanish farmers.
High Tech Treasure Hunt Gets Teens Outside
Technology has taken its toll on young people. They’re spending more time on screens – computer, phones, gaming systems, etc. – than they’re spending outside. Geocaching game can help.
Experimental Treatments Tried in Wave of E Coli Outbreak
In an effort to aid patients in the wake of the deadly E. coli outbreak, a German team of doctors is trying something new.
Dried Fruits Meet Fresh Fruits
Health professionals from all over the world are fighting to enhance the reputation of dried fruits. They want these healthy foods to take their rightful place.
E. Coli Treatment Could be Reality
A life-saving treatment for E. coli could have been developed more than a decade ago but stalled because of lack of commercial interest.
Work Out in the Morning, Knock Out at Night
The post-work crowd at the gym can be an endurance test on its own. Going to the gym first thing in the morning may reduce that stress, as well as provide another benefit: New research says it gives you a better night’s rest.