Aug 04 2011
36 Million Pounds of Turkey Recalled
The voluntary recall comes after one person died and 76 others were infected with the drug-resistant strain of salmonella.
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Aug 01 2011
What Lives Inside Your Navel?
An in-depth investigation of what lives inside the human belly button uncovers hundreds of organisms.
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Jun 17 2011
Lyme Disease: Where’s the Vaccine?
With summer upon us, ticks are out again, and that's a problem for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors.
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Jun 08 2011
Which Foods Are Most Likely to Get You Sick?
In light of the recent deadly outbreak of E. coli in Germany, find out which foods are the riskiest and why.
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Jun 07 2011
Killer Bacteria Source May Never Be Found
The scare has led puzzled officials to warn consumers off raw tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and sprouts.
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Jun 02 2011
E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Deadly New Strain
The new bacteria is a hybrid of two existing ones that have combined to form a super-virulent strain.
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May 31 2011
Arsenic Life: Fact or Fiction?
Scientists debate evidence, or lack thereof, for a microorganism with arsenic-laced DNA.
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May 24 2011
Microbes Can Affect Weather
Bacteria could be to blame for bad weather and may even influence climate change.
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May 16 2011
Youthful Ingenuity Honored at Intel Science Fair
Young scientists receive awards in international competition.
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May 06 2011
Bacteria-Laden Soap Not So Clean
Washing your hands regularly can help you stay healthy. But could it also get you sick?
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