What to look for while choosing an air purifier
With air quality concerns on the rise, choosing the right air purifier has never been more crucial. Here's a definitive guide ...
Tom's of Maine toothpaste contained bacteria-contaminated water, FDA says
The company said it is working with the FDA to remedy issues found in the agency’s May inspection, including an upgrade to ...
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Start a compost pile with falling leaves and use it to enrich your garden beds. Here's how.
Composting is another way to utilize fallen leaves. Composting is the process of speeding up the natural decomposition of ...
FDA: Some batches of Tom's of Maine toothpaste were made with bacteria-contaminated water
A new warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says some batches of Tom's of Maine toothpaste were ...
FDA finds 'black mold-like substance,' bacteria-tainted water at Tom's of Maine facility
Tom's of Maine has received a warning from the Food and Drug Administration about a "black mold-like substance," as well as ...
Don’t let foodborne illness ruin your Thanksgiving
Want to enjoy your holiday meal without worrying about getting sick? Here’s some helpful advice to help you dodge foodborne illnesses. Most foodborne illnesses are ...
Bacteria and mold found during inspection of Tom’s of Maine facility, FDA says
An inspection this year of a Tom’s of Maine’s facility in Sanford, Maine, turned up several violations, including bacteria in ...
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Bacteria and mold found inside Tom’s of Maine facility, FDA says
An inspection this year of a Tom's of Maine's facility in Sanford, Maine, turned up several violations, according to a ...
Good Natured Gardening: It’s not dirt, it’s soil
Soil is a living, diverse, and complex ecosystem that contains nutrients for plant growth. Dirt is a mix of sand, silt, and ...
The Athlete's Edge: How One Biotech Startup Is Mining Elite Athletes' Gut Bacteria To Create Next-Gen Probiotics
One of these bacteria is particularly neat – it literally eats up the stuff that makes your muscles burn during exercise.
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Probiotics and Prebiotics: Hype or Health?
Consumers may have noticed a recent trend in food and beverage products labeled probiotic or prebiotic. The products often ...
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The Proliferation of Probiotics
Are all the products on store shelves that claim to be probiotic or prebiotic really good for you? A UC Davis microbiologist separates hype from health.