Food Poisoning

Boar's Head Recall

Boar's Head recalls more meat products amid listeria outbreak

How to avoid getting sick this summer at the barbecue, in the pool or on the trail

Bug Spray Mosquitos

Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef from ShopRite stores in New Jersey, two other states

Sick restaurant workers account for 40% of food poisoning outbreaks, CDC says

Food poisoning sick employees

Dole recalls bagged salad in Pennsylvania over possible listeria contamination

Dole Salad Recall

Widespread salmonella outbreak tied to raw onions, CDC says

Salmonella Outbreak

Enoki mushrooms linked to listeria outbreak that killed New Jersey resident

Mushrooms recall listeria outbreak

Jimmy John's linked to E. coli outbreak – again

Jimmy Johns FDA

With E. coli outbreak declared over, it's again safe to eat romaine lettuce from Salinas Valley, CDC says

Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak over Pennsylvania

Food safety: Be on the lookout for these red flags when eating out

restaurant food safety red flags

Here's why you shouldn't wash raw chicken before cooking it

Better testing has led to higher rates of food poisoning

Raw Chicken Food Poisoning

What is listeria and do I need to be worried about it?

what is listeria

Google data might be able to pinpoint where you got food poisoning

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CDC: E. coli outbreak from romaine lettuce continues to spread

What's the verdict on eggs and cholesterol?

Eggs

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Sleep apnea may be linked to brain changes that cause Alzheimer's disease

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Choosing safe toys: Tips for parents and caregivers

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Abington teen starts 'little library' to help children of people experiencing homelessness and...

Teen Drug Use

Fewer teens are using alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana than before the pandemic

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The role of friends and peers in preventing impaired driving

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Increasing steps per day, even by a modest amount, could reduce risk of developing depression

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