Food manufacturer Lansal has issued a voluntary recall of over seven tons of hummus due to concerns of listeria contamination.…
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Study finds many preteens have unhealthy cholesterol levels
There’s fresh evidence that a lot of young people could be headed for heart trouble. A large study of preteens…
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Infant formula makers must test for germs and nutrients, health officials rule
U.S. health officials on Monday finalized manufacturing guidelines for infant formula makers that aim to ensure products sold for babies…
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New procedure gets rid of acne scars in one treatment
Kevin Fitzsimmons is 48 years old and has been dealing with acne for as long as he can remember. “Before…
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Man develops rare reaction to spider bite
The strange rash a man in southern France developed on his arm, torso and thighs turned out to be a…
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Women whose male partners have high levels of hormone-mimicking chemicals known as phthalates take longer to become pregnant, according to…
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7 health mistakes you made in the last hour
The day is just beginning, but you’ve already put yourself in danger–and you don’t even realize it. Here are common…
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Mentoring kids in poverty helps lower their health risks, study says
African American adolescents growing up in conditions of worsening poverty are more likely than other kids to have risk factors…
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Seven tips to keep kids hydrated
Don’t wait for your kids to tell you they’re thirsty before offering them water, experts say. Instead, offer them water…
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Ebola puts focus on drugs made from tobacco plants
It’s an eye-catching angle in the story of an experimental treatment for Ebola: The drug comes from tobacco plants that…
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