E. coli
05/25/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Whether or not you are susceptible to traveler’s diarrhea depends on the protein content of your saliva, according to new research
Traveler’s diarrhea can be either inconvenient or fatal, depending on its severity. However, thanks to research, experts are one step closer to discovering how we can protect ourselves from this infectious disease. According to a research team from the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), they have successfully identified histatin-5, a protein in saliva that can protect the body from traveler’s […]
04/18/2018
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By Zoey Sky
48 million people in the U.S. get food poisoning each year; new report reveals the most common germs making us sick
No matter where you bought your food, be it a street vendor or a classy restaurant, if it wasn’t prepared properly you can get food poisoning. Millions of food poisoning cases are reported in the U.S. yearly and a report has rounded up some of the most common germs that caused food poisoning in 2017. The […]
02/11/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Don’t make yourself ill with E. coli – safety precautions to guard against contamination
Hundreds of thousands of people fall ill from E. coli contamination each year. Despite local outcry to improve food manufacturing practices, pathogenic E. coli is still a prevalent bacterium that continues to impact the healthcare system. The most common sources of foodborne infection of E. coli are raw fruits and vegetables, unpasteurized dairy products, and […]
01/24/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Do you clean your dishwasher? Research reveals deadly bacteria linked to food poisoning and heart infections can build up and contaminate your dishes
A new study shows that dishwashers may not be as clean as you think. There could be bits of food, soap, and grease in it that could build up and potentially be an ideal breeding ground for microorganisms. According to researchers from the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, deadly bacteria linked to food poisoning and heart infections are […]
08/12/2017
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By Isabelle Z.
Nearly 100 percent of the food coming from China is fraudulent or counterfeit, warns “food spies” expert
Many of us have heard horror stories about fake food incidents out of China, but the problem is far more widespread than the occasional sensational headline might imply. Just ask Mitchell Weinberg, the founder of global food spy network Inscatech. Weinberg’s firm is hired by multinational food producers and retailers to uncover fraud and malpractice […]
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