Tag: bacteria
Could Probiotic Candy Really Fight Cavities?
You brush, floss and rinse daily, try to limit sweetened beverages and sugary candies in an effort to avoid cavities. But have you ever...
Is it Time to Get Your Pooch His Own Bed?
For dog lovers, there is nothing more cozy than cuddling up with your furry canine. Many claim that they can't sleep when their dog...
Is the 3 Second Rule Fact or Fiction?
You know you’re guilty of it … dropping a bite of this or that on the floor then quickly retrieving it and trying to...
3 Things You Should Never do When You Pump Gas
How many times a month do you visit a gas station? On average, most Americans fill up their gas tank once a week and...
Antibacterial Soaps Don’t Work and May Cause Harm Says the FDA
Federal Agency Release: "There is currently no evidence that they are any more effective at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water."
Anti-bacterial...
In the News: Flesh Eating Bacteria Puts Man in Coma
It’s rare enough to contract necrotizing fasciitis, otherwise known as “flesh-eating bacteria.” But a 44-year-old man recently came down with an extremely rare case...
5 Ways Food Bacteria Can Make You Sick
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in six Americans get sick from contaminated food every year. In one recent outbreak,...
How to Avoid the Risk of Raw Meat Bacteria
The recent outbreak of Salmonella linked to Foster Farms chicken has renewed the worries of many people regarding foodborne illnesses. To date, about 340...
The First Thing You Should ALWAYS Ask Your Doctor
Many people revere doctors and other health professionals, and as a result are uncomfortable asking them certain questions.
However, statistics compiled by the Centers for...
USDA Chicken Still Infected with Pathogens
The amount of chickens that get through USDA inspection and receive a sticker of approval while still containing dangerous bacteria is staggering.
According to independent...