Tag: bacteria
Jensen Farms Owners Charged in Cantaloupe Listeria Contamination
Brothers Eric and Ryan Jensen, owners of Colorado's Jensen Farms, have both been charged in federal court with the negligence that led to 2011's...
3 Reasons You May Not Smell So Fresh Gals
The majority of women experience feminine issues, including unpleasant odor, at least occasionally. Even if you realize it happens to almost everyone, it doesn’t...
Is Washing Your Chicken Really Necessary?
Growing up, many of us have been taught to wash raw meat, including chicken, before cooking it, just to make sure it's 'cleaner' before...
The 6 Places that Bacteria Hide in Your Kitchen
When it comes to germs in your kitchen, don't follow the "what you don't see can't hurt you," rule!
You don't see them or smell...
Top 4 Herbs to Fight Bacteria
Since the 1940's, prescription antibiotics have been used to combat an array of illnesses, with antiviral and anti-fungal medications to follow in later years.
While...
Your Belly Bugs Could Expose Risk of Fat Gain
Researchers at Washington State University recently performed a study which suggests that an individual's gut bacteria may determine future weight, as well as the...
Top 3 Best Smoothie Recipes for a Good Poop
Is there really such a thing as a good poop? The answer is yes, and we should always strive for the healthiest elimination habits...
Shocking Study Reveals Some Burgers Contain as Little as 2% Meat
Americans gobble up about 5 billion hamburgers every year, and those that eat them are probably thinking that they are composed mostly of meat....
Beware City Dwellers: Ticks Moving In
Tick season is fully upon us, and it is not just people living in the woody areas of the country that should take precautions...
Does Your Cutting Board Harbor Bacteria?
Are you confused about which kind of cutting board is safest? With common outbreaks of foodborne illness, food safety experts have all eyes on...