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Dean Cliver, an expert in food microbiology at the University of California Davis, was the OG of cutting-board research. In the early...

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From cucumbers to deli meat and even eggs, last year was packed with food recalls — and 2025 is starting to look like more of the same,...

If you're sneezing and wheezing right now, you're likely one of the 80 million people in the U.S. who suffers from hay fever (aka,...

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America's favorite cookies may be under fire, as a class action lawsuit has been filed against the Girl Scouts for potentially including...

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When you walk through a pine forest, the crisp, fresh scent is one of the first things you notice. But bringing that pine scent or other...

How well do you know these essential vitamins? The 13 essential vitamins your body needs are vitamins A, C, D, E, K and the B vitamins:...

Sunglasses can slow the development of cataracts by protecting your eyes and the tender skin around your eyes from UV rays. Try to pick...

Inflammation is your immune system’s response to an irritant, injury, or infection. Short-term inflammation is a normal and necessary...

Germs Your cellphone probably goes with you everywhere. Ever check it while you were -- errr -- in the bathroom? And when’s the last time...

Keep Your Kitchen Safe Skipping simple food safety rules could have bigger consequences than you may think. Foodborne illness may result...

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Going as far back as the 12th century, Jewish scholars have touted the effectiveness of chicken soup for a variety of ailments ,...

Cognitively normal human brain samples collected at autopsy in early 2024 contained more tiny shards of plastic than samples collected...

Today’s indoor lifestyles are keeping us from living our lives to the fullest—literally. One 2020 study published in the International...

Inflammation is the body’s way of fighting infections and healing. However, in some situations, inflammation can get out of hand and last...

Bone density loss is a normal part of aging, but osteoporosis is not. Osteoporosis can occur when bone tissue breaks down faster than...

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Outstanding medical debt can no longer impact Americans’ credit scores, according to a rule finalized Tuesday by the Consumer Financial...

US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday warning Americans that alcohol consumption can increase their cancer risk...

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The flu is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. Flu symptoms typically last about a week, but the...

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Even though coffee is a popular beverage across the world, it's common to wonder if coffee is bad for you. Initially, it was thought that...

A California art teacher died from rabies November 22, about a month after apparently being infected by a bat she found in her classroom....

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You might remember magnesium from science lessons at school—it emits a brilliant-white light when burned. However, it’s even more...

You may have indigestion after eating some foods, such as greasy or spicy foods, taking certain medications, or due to an underlying...

For those who can’t get enough coffee, it’s often recommended to turn to decaf to help keep caffeine intake under control. While...

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