Health May 20 U.S. pediatricians say HIV-positive mothers treated for symptoms can breastfeed, reversing long-held guidance A top U.S. pediatricians’ group says people with HIV can breastfeed as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS.
Health May 14 Raw milk sales spike despite CDC’s warnings of risk associated with bird flu From 1998 to 2018, the CDC documented more than 200 illness outbreaks traced to raw milk, which sickened more than 2,600 people and hospitalized more than 225.
Politics May 10 U.S. pledges money and other aid to help track and contain bird flu on dairy farms The outbreak of the virus known as Type A H5N1 has spread to 42 herds in nine states. The new funds include $101 million to continue work to prevent, test, track and treat animals and humans potentially affected by the…
Health Apr 24 USDA’s final rule for school meals will limit added sugars, sodium Limits on added sugars in foods such as cereal, yogurt and flavored milk will start in 2025.
Health Apr 18 Bird flu has spread to more farm animals. Here’s what to know about food safety Commercial milk remains safe and available because pasteurization, a high heat treatment, kills bacteria and viruses. But there's limited information about possible transmission of the virus in unpasteurized milk or cheese products.
Nation Apr 09 WIC implements new rules to include more money for fruits and veggies The federal program, WIC, announces new rules that will emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Nation Mar 28 Dairy cows in Texas, Kansas test positive for avian flu The commercial milk supply is safe and risk to people is low, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dairies are required to only allow milk from healthy animals to enter the food supply, and milk from the sick animals…
World Mar 20 In Gaza and Haiti, experts say conflict has brought populations to edge of famine A new report suggests Gaza and Haiti are on the brink of famine.
Nation Mar 07 Cinnamon sold at discount stores recalled due to lead content Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores have removed the cinnamon from their store shelves, a company spokesperson said. Customers can return products to nearby stores for a refund.
Health Feb 29 Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here’s what you need to know Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are climbing in the Northeastern U.S.