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Chicken coops in backyards can be breeding grounds for viruses that pose a serious public health threat.

The investigators found that mollusks (such as clams, mussels, oysters and scallops) had the highest levels. Mollusks collected off the coasts of Asia were the most heavily contaminated with microplastics.

Of the 15 brands evaluated, eight got the green light, four a caution light, and three brands a red light, based on information about antibiotic use in the turkeys found on the companies' websites.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee said the program helped almost 100 million people in 88 countries in 2019, although the committee said 135 million people around the world faced acute hunger in 2019. War and armed conflict are contributing to an increase in need.

Kebab has come to mean any food cooked on a skewer over hot coals. See tips for getting kebabs right.

Throwing a Super Bowl party? You don't have to do all the work on game day.

Who’s to blame for the always-changing rules for healthy eating? Food science, the media, the food industry, and nutrition "gurus" all play a part. But it’s also kind of your fault.

One lot of 5-pack Mini Chocolate Chip Entenmann's Little Bites Soft Baked Cookies has been recalled because there may be plastic pieces in the packages, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. says.

Although people 18-38 are the biggest consumers of energy drinks, almost one-third of teens ages 12-17 use them on a regular basis.

They claim to make vegan burgers that would satisfy even a sworn carnivore. They also aim to save the planet by reducing the environmental impact of cattle farming. And, they’re becoming big business.

Added sugars account for more than 15% of Americans' total daily calories, exceeding the recommended level of less than 10%, the researchers said in background notes.

Conagra, which makes Hunt’s, says those little 6-ounce cans because they may have been damaged after the canning process, allowing mold to grow.

AdvancePierre received two complaints Monday from consumers who say they found purple plastic in the patties, although there have no reports of injuries or illness from the burgers.

The recall is for conventional and organic avocados that were grown and packed in California. No cases of illness from the avocadoes have been reported.

Popular and pricey fish like sea bass and snapper had the highest levels of mislabeling -- 55% for sea bass and 42% for snapper.

In 2015, the FDA deemed the AquaAdvantage Salmon safe, marking the first U.S. approval of a genetically engineered animal intended for food, CNN reported. But in 2016, Congress said the salmon could not be sold in the United States until the FDA finalized labeling guidelines to inform consumers the product was genetically engineered.

The CDC has warned the public not to eat or drink the unpasteurized products and recommends throwing away products from Miller’s Biodiversity Farm in Quarryville, PA.

Preserve this summer staple to enjoy as an occasional snack.

Navigating summer cookouts can be hard if you don’t eat meat, but you don’t have to be stuck munching on celery from the veggie platter. Jackfruit’s meaty texture looks and tastes like the real thing.

Of 295 people who reported taste and smell loss, researchers found that almost 87 percent had abnormal smell function and only 9.5 percent had abnormal taste function.

Roasted chickpeas are a delicious low-fat snack when you’re in the mood for something salty. Transform canned chickpeas into a crispy, savory snack that’s perfect on its own or sprinkled over a salad.

This version of macaroni and cheese tastes just as decadent as the regular kind, but only has a fraction of the calories.

Give your salad a fresh twist with antioxidant-rich kale and a citrus-infused dressing.

Turn leftover sweet potatoes into a hearty soup.

The chicken in your soup offers a number of benefits. It's high in protein that helps the immune system, and is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, such as B vitamins, which boost immunity and help with digestion.