It may be possible to freeze cancer cells and kill them where they stand, rather than trying to kill them after they have spread, investigators say. The finding, by researchers from Oregon Health & Science University, was published in June in the journal Nature Communications. The team used a mouse model for their study. According… Continue reading Research Team Discovers Compound That Could “Freeze” Cancer Cells
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From Start to Finish: Food Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Dinner
For most people, Thanksgiving dinner is the biggest and most extensively prepared meal they cook all year. But from menu planning to handling leftovers, there are many opportunities for slip-ups to contaminate food. Stop Foodborne Illness, a national, nonprofit, public health organization dedicated to preventing illness and death from foodborne pathogens, offers these tips for… Continue reading From Start to Finish: Food Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Dinner
Don’t Wing It – How to Handle Poultry Safely
Do you know how many people will get sick from foodborne illness this year? 48 million people – that’s 1 in 6. Children and older adults are especially vulnerable. But the good news is that following safe poultry practices – when shopping, preparing, cooking and storing – can help keep you safe from common and… Continue reading Don’t Wing It – How to Handle Poultry Safely
Have a Healthy Grilling Season
We’re well on our way to summer – and the great American tradition of barbecuing. But don’t spoil the party with unsafe food-preparation and cooking practices. Here, the experts from www.foodsafety.gov, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, share what you need to know to avoid food poisoning (also known as foodborne… Continue reading Have a Healthy Grilling Season
Don’t Get Bitten by Frostbite
When the temperature dips below freezing, it’s critical to protect your skin from cold-weather health risks. Frostbite occurs when the skin – and sometimes the tissue beneath the skin – freezes due to prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. Depending on how long and how frozen the tissue, frostbite can result in severe, sometimes permanent, damage.… Continue reading Don’t Get Bitten by Frostbite