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Slushies Can Cause Glycerol Intoxication Syndrome in Children Under Eight!Slushies Can Cause Glycerol Intoxication Syndrome in Children Under Eight!

Slushies Can Cause Glycerol Intoxication Syndrome in Children Under Eight!

If glycerol intoxication syndrome sounds scary, that’s because it is. One of the main causes of this reaction comes from…

13 hours ago
The Misuse of Nitrous Oxide Canisters Has Prompted FDA AdvisoryThe Misuse of Nitrous Oxide Canisters Has Prompted FDA Advisory

The Misuse of Nitrous Oxide Canisters Has Prompted FDA Advisory

Nitrous Oxide canisters have recently gained in popularity for their novel culinary use. However, misuse of these products has caused…

2 days ago
Hundreds of Toxic Chemicals in Tap Water Across the U.S. According to Updated DatabaseHundreds of Toxic Chemicals in Tap Water Across the U.S. According to Updated Database

Hundreds of Toxic Chemicals in Tap Water Across the U.S. According to Updated Database

The newest update to the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) tap water database identifies hundreds of toxic chemicals in tap water…

3 days ago
Most Common Places to Get Food Poisoning in AmericaMost Common Places to Get Food Poisoning in America

Most Common Places to Get Food Poisoning in America

Most people don't eat fast food because it's good for us, but that doesn’t mean we think of it as…

4 days ago
Honeybee Deaths May Be Another Reason Your Grocery Bill IncreasesHoneybee Deaths May Be Another Reason Your Grocery Bill Increases

Honeybee Deaths May Be Another Reason Your Grocery Bill Increases

Honeybee deaths may be another tragic reason your grocery bill increases. Trade agreements and bird flu aren’t the only thing…

5 days ago
Scientists Use Grape Kool-Aid to Study Food Poisoning MemoriesScientists Use Grape Kool-Aid to Study Food Poisoning Memories

Scientists Use Grape Kool-Aid to Study Food Poisoning Memories

Food poisoning memories can not only drum up phantom feelings from just the smell of a certain dish or ingredient.…

6 days ago
Scottish Scientists Find Novel Treatment for E. coli Infections That May Reduce Risk of Kidney DamageScottish Scientists Find Novel Treatment for E. coli Infections That May Reduce Risk of Kidney Damage

Scottish Scientists Find Novel Treatment for E. coli Infections That May Reduce Risk of Kidney Damage

Treatment for E. coli infections can sometimes cause more harm than good when it comes to toxin-producing germs. For this…

7 days ago
Death By Pasta? R.I.P’d By Rice? Bacterial Toxins Can Form When Leftovers Are Left Out!Death By Pasta? R.I.P’d By Rice? Bacterial Toxins Can Form When Leftovers Are Left Out!

Death By Pasta? R.I.P’d By Rice? Bacterial Toxins Can Form When Leftovers Are Left Out!

Bacterial toxins are dangerous chemicals. Mostly because they behave differently than their live makers. They cannot be killed. Pasta, rice,…

1 week ago
How Long Can You Keep Hard Boiled Eggs?How Long Can You Keep Hard Boiled Eggs?

How Long Can You Keep Hard Boiled Eggs?

Hard boiled eggs are something easy to make, easy to carry and taste pretty good, but how long can you…

1 week ago
Updated Guidance for Preventing Listeria Infection Includes Changes on Soft CheesesUpdated Guidance for Preventing Listeria Infection Includes Changes on Soft Cheeses

Updated Guidance for Preventing Listeria Infection Includes Changes on Soft Cheeses

Guidance for preventing Listeria infection just got an overhaul. Likely due to both recent and historic issues with soft cheeses.…

1 week ago