You would think that after years of alarms about food safety—outbreaks of illness followed by renewed efforts at cleanup—a staple like chicken would be a lot safer to eat. But in the latest analysis of fresh, whole broilers bought at stores nationwide, two-thirds harbored salmonella and/or campylobacter, the leading bacterial causes of foodborne disease. [...]

For the second time this week, medical experts have issued revised guidelines for women’s cancer screenings. On Monday, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advised that women wait until age 50 to begin mammography screening, after which they should be checked every other year instead of annually as the previously established guidelines recommended.

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Eating bland chicken can get real boring real fast. Here are 10 amazing chicken recipes with an international kick that will open your eyes and your palette to a wonderful world of healthy, colorful and flavorful dishes.

Former MP John Reynolds believes that Canada should start medicating addicts with prescription heroin; in the same manner it would any other health condition that is controlled with medication. Clearly, convincing Canadians of this presumption will not be an easy feat as addiction is hardly comparable to conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes.
“Mr. [...]

Epilepsy has been known from antiquity but our understanding of it has developed only in the past century. When it appears, the family may not only be perplexed by the illness but confused by Cradictory information about it. An understanding of what it is, what its problems are, and what can and should be about [...]

Bariatric surgery is an effective weight loss method. Bariatrics cause big fat loss and promote healing from obesity related illnesses and conditions.

Help is on the way for some 3 million U.S. women of reproductive age who suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding, a condition also known as menorrhagia. Research into the treatment of this medical condition has led to the recent approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a new drug as the first [...]

Drugs, Volume 69, Number 10, 9 July 2009.
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The first thing for a parent to remember is that the degree of fever is no indication of the severity of an illness. Some minor illnesses, such as Roselle infantum, can be accompanied by a very high fever, whereas some very serious diseases, such as certain cases of diphtheria, may only have a low fever. [...]

When you’re making your Christmas shopping list, remember to include new cookie cutters or other baking tools for making seasonal treats. I’ve included several different options below to get you warmed up.
Let’s face it. Pretzels look rather boring, but Christmas is the perfect time to dress them up! You can get the recipe and tools [...]