Poultry

Bird Flu Philly

Philly's first bird flu case is a sick goose, but threat to humans is low, officials say

Eggs are safe to eat during the bird flu outbreak – as long as they're prepared properly

Eggs Bird Flu

Nationwide Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry

salmonella outbreak chicks 2020

Massive farm fire kills nearly 300,000 chickens in South Jersey

Chicken Farm New Jersey

The average American still eats too much sugar and red meat

American diet red meat

135,000 pounds of restaurant-grade chicken recalled after testing positive for listeria

tip top poultry recall

If you wash or rinse raw poultry, the USDA has an important warning for you

Raw Chicken Poultry 08202019

Big increase in food recalls demands action, consumer watchdog says

Why did a chicken live for 18 months after its head was cut off?

Mike the Headless Chicken

Feds want to stop chicken sales from South Philly poultry business

Chicken store

Animal Activists

Animal rights group releases video of chickens allegedly being abused at Delaware farm

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Insomnia Sleep Tips

Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep

Smell Tests Alzheimer's

A subtle loss of smell may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Temple Cancer Clinic

Temple Health's new cancer clinic streamlines treatment for people from underserved communities

Bariatric Surgery Ramadan

Fasting during Ramadan was harder this year for this Philly woman – but that's a byproduct of her...

broken heart syndrome

People who suffer from 'broken heart syndrome' are twice as likely to be readmitted to the hospital

Federal Workers Mental Health

'I am going through hell': Job loss, mental health and the fate of federal workers

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