The CDC recently saw backlash after warning people not to eat raw cookie dough.
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Business Insider: How the Beyond Burger and the Impossible Burger actually compare when it comes to calories, sodium, and more
As plant-based “meat” takes America by storm, many people may be wondering what they are actually eating.
The two top makers of plant-based meat alternatives in the US are Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat. And, many customers might find themselves wondering which of the rivals best fits their nutritional needs.
AP News: What’s so bad about processed foods? Scientists offer clues
What’s so bad about processed foods? Scientists offer clues
FDA issues warning after patient dies from fecal transplant containing drug-resistant bacteria / USA TODAY
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Thursday following the death of a patient who received a fecal transplant containing drug-resistant bacteria.
Consumer Health: What are the health benefits of acai berries? / Mayo Clinic
Acai berries: Superfood or hype?
The acai (ah-sigh-EE) berry is a grapelike fruit harvested from acai palm trees, which are native to the rainforests of South America. Like other berries, acai berries contain antioxidants and fiber. Some proponents call them a superfood, claiming they help various health concerns, including arthritis, weight loss, high cholesterol and erectile dysfunction. Does research support these health claims? Learn more from Katherine Zeratsky, a Mayo Clinic registered dietitian nutritionist.
Race Affects Life Expectancy in Major U.S. Cities: WebMD
Race Affects Life Expectancy in Major U.S. Cities
Canada to ban single-use plastics/ PBS
Canada will ban single-use plastics as early as 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday.
Trudeau said the specific items to be banned will be determined based on a science-based review, but the government is considering items such as water bottles, plastic bags and straws.
EurekaAlert!: Undetected diabetes linked to heart attack and gum disease
KAROLINSKA INSTITUTE
Undetected diabetes linked to heart attack and gum disease
“People with undetected glucose disorders run a higher risk of both myocardial infarction and periodontitis, according to a study published in the journal Diabetes Care by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The results demonstrate the need of greater collaboration between dentistry and healthcare, say the researchers, and possibly of screening for diabetes at dental clinics.”
The Washington Times: California to pay full health benefits for illegal immigrants
Rising demand for long-term home care signals looming crisis
Steven Ross Johnson
“Experts say the rising costs and demand for home healthcare services will make it less affordable for many older adults to pay for the services long term.
Richard Johnson, a senior fellow in the Income and Benefits Policy Center at the Urban Institute in Washington, D.C., said there are strong indicators the current methods for financing long-term care are leading to a crisis in the coming years that will make such services unaffordable for those most in need.”
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