Chicken Owners Brood Over CDC Advice Not To Kiss, Cuddle Birds
The health agency says kissing and cuddling chickens could be contributing to outbreaks of salmonella. But backyard chicken owners aren't about to lay off the birds.
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Doctors Don't Always Ask About Pet-Related Health Risks
People can pick up germs and parasites from their pets, and some of them can be nasty. Health care providers for all species could do a better job of communicating the risks, a study finds.
Quality-Testing Legal Marijuana: Strong But Not Always Clean
Early efforts to test legal marijuana are finding that it's got lots of buzzworthy THC. But it can also have fungus, chemical residue and bacteria. What that means for health and safety isn't clear.
FDA Releases Rules To Strengthen Safety Of Food Supply
Two years after a food safety bill became law, the FDA issues a rule to prevent foodborne illness in produce and one to require food manufacturers to have plans in place to prevent contamination.