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Noroviruses
Noroviruses are a strain of highly contagious pathogens that are believed to be the main cause of gastroenteritis in America. Affecting nearly 21 million people annually, the virus has numerous strains that easily mutate, making production of a lasting vaccine almost impossible. The major symptoms of norovirus infections include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pains.…
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Pandora’s Lunchbox: How Processed Foods took Over the American Meal
Pandora’s Box, by Melanie Warner, is an exposé of the reign of processed foods over the American consumer market. Launched earlier this week, the book discusses major misconceptions of processed foods and delves into healthier eating habits that the nation can adopt. Warner did her research for about eighteen months, gathering compelling arguments from food scientists…
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The Healthy and Exotic Mediterranean Diet
Recent research has shown that the Mediterranean diet helps in reducing the at-risk level for heart attacks and other cardiovascular related ailments by nearly 30%. The diet mainly consists of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole-grains, as well as fish. It also reduces the level of dairy products consumed and cuts down on the amount of…
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The Positive Trend of Almonds
The year 2013 is projected to see a rise in the number of consumers eating almonds. With the current culture of snacking slowly replacing the traditional three meals a day and the increased consumer awareness about dietary issues, more and more attention is being paid to healthy snacks. These snacks are slowly becoming the preferred…
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The Scandalous Eggs
Yet another scandal has hit the European market , this time involving German and Dutch farmers who fraudulently sold organic eggs. It is alleged that they violated rules regarding the sale of free range and organic eggs that stipulate that a certain number of chickens are to be bred on a farm so that the…
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A New Salmonella Detection Method
With the growing number of Salmonella related outbreaks nationwide, this new technique of detecting Salmonella bacteria, based on molecular technology, could not have come at a better time. Engineered by the 3M Minnesota-based group, the technique’s national formulary (NF) certification was extended as based on the AFNOR (Association Françoise de Normalisation) validation, the company announced.…
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Feeding Pets the Right Way
For pet owners, properly caring for our cute animals is a duty rather than a choice. An importance aspect of pet care is nutrition, which eventually boils down to the type and quality of foods and treats that the pets are given. Though it may be easy to trust food adverts or company slogans on…
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Generating High Returns for Grocery Storeowners
For a grocery store owner the major goal in mind is to generate profits and of course run a successful business. Every owner will attest to the fact that the more goods bought, the happier they are because huge sales translate to good profit. It is no secret that the profit margin on a number…
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