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close Video Thanksgiving: 5 things you didn’t know Before you sit down for your festive feast this Thanksgiving, amaze your guests with some fun turkey trivia. Here’s 5 things you probably didn’t know about Thanksgiving. With Thanksgiving comes delicious pie, stuffing, rolls and, of course, turkey. Whether this is your first time cooking the traditional meal or you’re a seasoned veteran, there are serious risks of consuming undercooked turkey meat — namely food poisoning caused the by Salmonella bacteria. THANKSGIVING TRAVEL WILL MAKE THESE 10 AIRPORTS THE BUSIE Read on for a look at some of the dangers and how you can prevent yourself and others from getting sick. What are some of the health risks of eating undercooked turkey meat? “The most common bacteria people tend to associate with undercooked poultry is Salmonella. However, poultry may also carry campylobacter, E. coli and other bacteria,” Dena Champion, a … [Read more...] about Health dangers of undercooking a Thanksgiving turkey

(CNN) - How long should women wait between pregnancies?Medical advice varies. The World Health Organization says two years, while the American Gynecological Association says at least six months.But now, researchers are saying one year is the prime time to wait between the birth of one child and the conception of another to prevent health complications for both mother and baby.The study published in the JAMA Internal Medicine Journal says the risk of death for women who get pregnant less than 12 months after delivery is higher in women over the age of 35.Related Content: Using antibiotics while pregnantHowever, the risk of spontaneous preterm delivery and health risks for the baby are higher for younger mothers with shorter intervals between pregnancies.This can help women who are planning their families know the risks, especially now that more women are choosing to delay motherhood due to careers.The conclusions suggest mothers - especially those over 35 - add … [Read more...] about Study: Waiting in between pregnancies

Sharon Spink, 50, pictured with her 9-year-old daughter Charlotte, who she continued to breastfeed until recently. (Mercury Press) A mom has revealed how she will miss breastfeeding her daughter after the youngster finally weaned at age 9. Mom-of-four Sharon Spink insisted feeding daughter Charlotte until earlier this year was completely normal and has cemented a lifelong bond between them. She said despite doing it for almost a decade she is happy the schoolgirl made her own decision to stop two months ago. Spink, who supports natural term weaning, claims the Charlotte is healthy and rarely gets ill thanks to the beneficial properties of "mummy milk." And despite facing a backlash from critics who have accused her of child abuse, Spink, 50, wants to break down the stigma around breastfeeding older children – believing there are many moms out there doing it. MAN'S FLESH-EATING BACTERIA INFECTION POTENTIALLY LINKED TO BATHROOM RENOVATION Spink, from Sherburn-in-Elmet, North … [Read more...] about Mom criticized for breastfeeding 9-year-old says daughter ‘naturally self-weaned’

Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Health Subscribe Log In Log In Today’s Paper Health | Juul Will Stop Selling Most E-Cigarette Flavors in Stores and Halt Social Media Promotions Supported by BySheila Kaplan and Jan Hoffman Nov. 13, 2018 WASHINGTON — Facing mounting government pressure and a public backlash over the epidemic of teenage vaping, Juul Labs announced on Tuesday that it would stop selling most of its flavored e-cigarette pods in retail stores and would discontinue its social media promotions. The decision by the San Francisco-based company, which has more than 70 percent of the e-cigarette market share in the United States, was made as the Food and Drug Administration moved forward with a plan to ban sales of flavored e-cigarettes in convenience stores and gas stations. The agency was expected to announce its formal plan, which also included stepping up the requirements for … [Read more...] about Juul Will Stop Selling Most E-Cigarette Flavors in Stores and Halt Social Media Promotions