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Pateurized eggs in raw cookie dough, but what about that flour?!

The Salmonella bacteria can be found in raw/lightly cooked eggs that have not been pasteurized ane make you sick (CDC: "Salmonella and Eggs").. Cartons of eggs that are not pasteurized must carry the FDA-required label:Safe Handling InstructionsTo prevent illness from bacteria: keep eggs refrigerated, cook eggs until yolks are firm, and cook foods containing eggs thoroughly. (via FDA:...[ Read More... ]

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Baby formula risks: deadly bacteria, Cronobacter (Enterobacter sakazakii)

There are a lot of health benefits for babies breastfeeding, from absorbing antibodies to help babies fight off viruses and bacteria, to lowering their risk of having asthma or allergies. Babies who are breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months, without any formula, have fewer ear infections, respiratory illnesses, and bouts of diarrhea ("Breastfeeding Benefits for Mom and Baby -...[ Read More... ]

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Zika virus may pass through sex besides mosquitos, CDC issues new safe-sex guidelines

The Zika virus is now known to not only be transmitted via mosquito bites, but also via sperm. The CDC has confirmed Zika has been sexually transmitted in Texas on Wednesday. The virus has spread to at least 29 countries. Friday the CDC has issued new safe-sex guidelines especially for pregnant women: "Men who live in or travel to areas of active Zika infections and...[ Read More... ]

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