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Eight kinds of Raaw Energy dog food tested positive for listeria monocytogenes, salmonella, and campylobacter jejuni, the FDA said.

A recall has been issued for pet food after products tested positive for salmonella, listeria, and E. coli, according to the FDA.

There was once advice to avoid oysters during hot summer months due to risk of illness. With the invention of refrigeration, does this still hold true?

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From kimchi to broccoli.

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Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements. In experiments with mice lacking serotonin, the microbes boosted serotonin ...

A study on wild northern cardinals shows that stress can change gut microbes and affect bird health in measurable ways.