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Study: ‘Assisted reproductive technology’ babies ‘30% greater odds of having’ heart complications

Babies conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) are 30% more likely to have serious heart defects.

USDA cut back on listeria testing nationwide, ahead of deadly Boar’s Head outbreak

"The threat of the agency coming in and taking samples and finding a positive and shutting everything down keeps them honest and sets the standard," said Thomas Gremillion, head of food policy at the Consumer Federation of America.

Minimally invasive options use energy to treat enlarged prostate

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm a 64-year-old man who was recently diagnosed with an enlarged prostate after experiencing issues with frequent urination, especially during the night. What are the treatment options and potential side effects? ANSWER: An enlarged prostate, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is a common condition as men get older. By age 60, about 30% of men show moderate to severe symptoms of BPH; by age 80, it is 50%. An enlarged prostate...

Scientists discover link between bacteria in the mouth and head and neck cancers

Brushing your teeth and flossing may not only help prevent periodontal disease, but also may protect against head and neck cancer.

Here we go again: Egg prices are spiking. Here’s why

“We need time without major supply setbacks for production to recover.”

A third of former NFL players surveyed think they have CTE, study suggests

The brain disease can’t be diagnosed until after death, but new research suggests many former players are experiencing symptoms like cognitive difficulties and depression.

American food: The 20 greatest dishes

“Texas big city barbecue” is sweeping the whole nation.

What to pack in a ‘go bag’ for when disaster strikes

The contents of a family’s go bag could mean the difference between life or death.

Human cases of raccoon parasite may be your best excuse to buy a flamethrower

If you have raccoons around your property, you might need to employ this method.

Avian flu outbreak devastates Michigan dairy

FARM PROGRESS – With a closed herd and all his heifers artificially inseminated — no outside bulls needed — Nathan Brearley was confident his 500-cow dairy farm in Portland, Mich., would be spared from the avian flu strain that’s affecting dairies. He was wrong. "I was quite surprised. I never saw any other disease this widespread affect the cattle like it did," Brearley said during a recent webinar on dairy avian flu, put on by the...

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