How to Prevent Food Poisoning on Vacation: Handle Eggs and Raw Meat with Care
Peak summer vacation season is in full swing. While it is a time to unwind, it is also a period when people need to be especially vigilant about food...
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The Hygiene Myth: 3 Foods You Should Never Wash Before Cooking
Thoroughly rinsing ingredients with water before eating is often considered a basic rule of food safety. However, that does not apply to every item...
The Egg Container Panic: Is Your Refrigerator Truly at Risk of Bacterial Contamination?
These days, many people receive health information from social media. However, some of this information can be...
"Plastic Threatens People Worldwide": What Happens If We Don't Reduce It by 2040
If we do not reduce our dependence on plastic, research shows that health-related damage will more than double within...
"Throw These Out Today": Pharmacist Warns Against 5 Common Kitchen Items That Pose Hidden Health Risks
The traditional maxim that frugality is always a virtue does not always apply in the kitchen.
More Stem Cells Doesn't Mean Better Results: Why Cell Count Alone Falls Short
Following the box-office success of the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, public attention has once again turned to...
South Korea Expands Microbiome Research Guidelines to Include Fungi
Microorganisms residing in the human body extend well beyond bacteria and viruses to encompass fungi, including molds...
White Frost on Ice Cream: Safe to Eat or Time to Toss?
On a hot summer day, a freezer stocked with ice cream is a welcome comfort. Many people, particularly when eating from...
Sterilized Yet Moldy? Why Ice Water Purifiers Keep Facing Hygiene Scares
Concerns are mounting among households using ice water purifiers as consumer complaints continue to surface online...
Why Eating Around the Mold on Your Food Is a Dangerous Gamble
“Ugh, what a waste. It’s just a tiny bit, so I should probably just eat it.” When I was young, my grandmother would...