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Exactly how long you can keep all of your Thanksgiving leftovers before they go bad
November 29, 2024 | 6:00am"Leftovers are one of the best parts of Thanksgiving, but once the meal is over, they need to be safely stored," food safety expert Lester Schonberger said.
Chewing this type of gum may decrease the risk of giving birth prematurely — doc admits: 'It surprised us all'
November 15, 2024 | 3:34pmIn the US, preterm birth accounts for about 10% of births annually.
I'm a dermatologist — never pop a pimple that falls in the 'triangle of death'
November 8, 2024 | 10:19amBoard-certified NYC-based dermatologist Dr. Mark Strom has taken to TikToK to reveal the one place where he would never pop a pimple.
Lethal bacteria could be lurking in your garden as experts fear US spread
November 2, 2024 | 12:14pmThere could be a silent killer lurking in your backyard.
I'm a dentist — you should absolutely avoid these 5 popular Halloween candies
October 25, 2024 | 7:00amForget ghosts and ghouls — Halloween can get really scary if you have to make an urgent trip to the dentist's office.
McDonald's pulls Quarter Pounders from 20% of all US locations after deadly E. Coli outbreak
October 23, 2024 | 4:46pmThe CDC had interviewed 18 people with confirmed cases and 12 of them said they had eaten a quarter pounder burger before becoming sick.
Florida flesh-eating bacteria cases surge to new record in wake of Hurricanes Helene, Milton
October 22, 2024 | 5:52pmThe warm floodwaters left by Hurricanes Helene and Milton provide a perfect breeding ground for all manner of nasty bacteria that can sicken humans.
1 dead, 10 hospitalized from E. coli outbreak linked to iconic McDonald's menu item
October 22, 2024 | 4:57pmMcDonald's has proactively removed the slivered onions and beef patties used for the quarter pounder hamburgers from stores in the affected states while the investigation continues, the company said.
I'm a brain doctor — here's the 1 thing to avoid if you're depressed
October 16, 2024 | 4:00am"Your gut health is critical to brain health," said Dr. Daniel Amen, a brain-imaging researcher.
600 viruses found on showerheads and toothbrushes in 'wild' new study — but it's not all bad
October 9, 2024 | 3:00amYou may need a shower after hearing the results of this eye-opening research.
What is babesiosis? The potentially deadly disease is on the rise
October 8, 2024 | 9:00amRates of babesiosis, a potentially fatal tick-borne disease sometimes referred to as "American malaria," increased an average of 9% a year in the US between 2015 and 2022, a new...
Beware this fall treat that can make you violently ill if it's not prepared right
October 5, 2024 | 8:00amDon't fall for this common autumn mistake.
I'm a doctor — here are 4 simple ways to quickly improve your gut health
October 4, 2024 | 3:45pmHere's a gut check — new research reports that Parkinson's disease may begin in the gut.
Drinking a glass of this natural slime could help boost your gut health
October 2, 2024 | 12:42pmGoo for your gut?
Fired Boar's Head workers slam management at Va. plant after 10th death tied to listeria outbreak: 'wasn't shocked'
September 30, 2024 | 12:26pmA former Boar's Head employee said the death toll “is laying on my heart.”
Boar’s Head facing legal scrutiny by feds over deadly listeria outbreak found in deli meat
September 27, 2024 | 6:10pmThe AP asked for records regarding the listeria outbreak but was rejected because releasing them could “interfere with” and “hinder” the government’s investigation.
Prebiotic soda may be a healthier option — but it can have a really gross side effect
September 27, 2024 | 1:05pmWhat a kick in the guts!
I'm a heart surgeon — here are 4 bad habits I absolutely avoid
September 26, 2024 | 1:42pm"It's probably the single worst thing you can do for yourself," Dr. Jeremy London, a heart surgeon based in Savannah, said about one of the no-nos.
Death toll from Boar's Head listeria outbreak reaches grim milestone
September 25, 2024 | 7:00pmThe latest fatality was reported in New York, bringing the total deaths to two each in New York and South Carolina and one each in Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, Florida,...
Dentist reveals morning routine — including one controversial move: 'Worst thing you can do'
September 12, 2024 | 3:18pmDr. Shaadi Manouchehri is sharing her morning drill.