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A Miami-area beach has been shut down by Florida officials after levels of bacteria from animal intestines were too high.The Miami Herald reported…
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The entire St. Lucie River is open for swimming for the first time in a year after bacteria levels have dropped to an acceptable level.TCPalm reports that…
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Surgical equipment used in open heart surgeries and liver transplants may have been contaminated by the manufacturer.While infections are rare, the U.S.…
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Think of it as a gift within a gift. Some beneficial gut bacteria contain viruses called "bacteriophages." And some of these phages now have been associated with good intestinal health in humans.
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Orlando officials warned people to avoid contact with a portion of a popular lake near downtown because of high levels of fecal coliform bacteria.The…
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The National Weather Service, as well as rain-weary residents, continue to keep a cautious eye on numerous rivers around West Central Florida. With more...
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Sarasota County health officials have issued a warning against eating raw oysters and exposing open wounds to coastal and inland waters after one person…
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After 26 reported cases and nine deaths in Florida this year from exposure to vibrio vulnificus, health officials advise against eating raw shellfish and…
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The doyenne of TV chefs imparted much wisdom to American cooks, but one piece of Child's advice you should ignore is to wash your raw poultry before cooking. It spreads germs. Everywhere.
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Naegleria fowleri, a fresh water amoeba that attacks the brain, usually kills its victims before they can get treatment. But as the Orlando Sentinel…