Bacteria can cause potentially fatal infections that can spread along the bloodstream and attack organs such the lungs or bladder. With bacteria increasingly showing resistance to standard antibiotic drugs, this is a growing, if somewhat under-reported, human health risk. ...more

November 19, 2008

An Alabama company said Monday it voluntarily recalled 28,610 pounds of hot dogs shipped to five Southern states because the meat may be contaminated with dangerous bacteria. ...more

November 10, 2008

Zapping frozen meals in the microwave may be fast and easy, but it can make you sick if it's not done properly. ...more

October 7, 2008

The cost of gasoline for transportation has caused a big reduction in the amount of traffic on the roads, which indicates we are all staying home unless absolutely necessary. This is going to eventually cause the syndrome of "cabin fever" to affect many of us and possibly the real fever of increased illnesses. ...more

August 15, 2008

It's the beginning of the summer, and it's tough to find fresh salsa for chips and tomatoes for burgers. ...more

June 12, 2008

A baffling phenomenon known as sudden infant death syndrome is one of the leading causes of death for children younger than 1. Now, British researchers say they may have found a contributing factor: bacteria. ...more

May 30, 2008

Fourteen of 26 dogs seized last week from a roadside Wimauma dogmonger became available for adoption Wednesday. ...more

May 8, 2008

BRANDON - Fourteen of 26 dogs seized last week from a roadside Wimauma dogmonger went on the adoption block today. ...more

May 7, 2008

A startling fact: About 70 percent of antibiotics used in the United States are put in livestock feed to promote growth and prevent disease in chickens, pigs and cattle. ...more

May 2, 2008