Intestinal worms are most common in less developed nations, where soil exposure is common and food ... with high worm burden (total number of worms in the body). This is especially prevalent in ...

Open Defacation rate declined from 16.2 per cent in 2003 to 7 per cent in 2022,  the country remains among 36 countries still ...

Even if the pesticides are not on the produce, they can be in it. Some of the most common insecticides are applied around a ...

Your favorite foods and beverages could be fueling the rise in colon cancer, especially in younger adults, according to a board certified colorectal surgeon.

Foods that can increase cancer risk: Foods that contain too many preservatives and artificial colours Highly processed foods Foods that are high in sugar or have high calories Fried, grilled ...

The FDA’s food inspection oversight model requires that high risk food facilities be inspected once every 3 years and non-high-risk facilities once every 5 years. Moreover, most of FDA’s food ...

As bird flu spreads in the United States, are there are any risks of the virus from drinking milk or eating eggs? Here's what you need to know, according to experts.

For these reasons, the C.D.C. recommends that people in high-risk groups avoid foods commonly contaminated with listeria, including unpasteurized soft cheeses, premade deli salads, and cold-cuts ...

The bird flu risk to the general public is low ... poultry and wild birds throughout the country. U.S. food supplies are considered safe from bird flu, but there are steps people can take at ...

About 2 million baked goods, including some doughnuts and coffee rolls sold at Dunkin’, were recalled over concerns of potential contamination with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.

The best way to avoid listeria, according to the CDC, is to avoid contaminated foods when possible and other high-risk foods such as unpasteurized dairy products, soft cheeses, raw or undercooked ...