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Fukushima Radiation to Reach West Coast Next Month: How it Affects Fish and Your Food

There's been a lot of concern over the radiation from the Fukushima nuclear disaster after a tsunami struck Japan. But how exactly will this radiation affect you and the fish you eat--if at all?

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UN Warns Food Security at Risk in Asia-Pacific as World Population Swells

It turns out that there may be a risk to food security in the Asia-Pacific. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) stated that the world must increase its food production by 60 percent by mid-century, or risk serious food shortages.
Eat Your Fish Heads: Curb Food Waste by Munching on This Fishy Dish

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization issued a call to consume more fish heads. It's not a commonly consumed food in most parts of North America, and a majority of Europe.
Serious Diarrheal Infection in Kids Caused by Prescribed Antibiotics: Dangers of Overprescription

Antibiotics may not be the cure-all that everyone thinks they are. It turns out that most cases of severe and potentially fatal diarrhea illness in children are caused by an infection picked up outside of the hospital after patients have taken prescribed antibiotics.
Hospital Food Measures: More Than 80 Percent of Chicken Tainted with E. Coli Bacteria

Study finds that 80 percent of raw chicken in hospitals tainted with bacteria that produces E. Coli.
Tampa Family of Four Hospitalized After Consuming LSD-Tainted Meat

Tampa Police have opened an investigation after a family of four were hospitalized Monday night after eating meat contaminated with the drug LSD.
Beef Recall Continues: Ranchero Feeding Corporation's ‘Diseased’ Meat Spreads to 35 States

The beef recall that was announced in January and February of this year from Rancho Feeding Corp. may have now reached 35 states and Guam.
Lehigh Valley Dairy Orange Juice Recall: FDA Reveals Milk Mixture Error

Lehigh Valley Dairy is voluntarily recalling orange juice sold in New Jersey after discovering that the product may contain milk, an undeclared allergen.
High Vitamin D Saves Breast Cancer Patients with Higher Survival Rates

University Study shows that vitamin D may increase chances of survival in women with breast cancer. According to United Press International, a recent study from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine indicates that women with breast cancer who have high levels of vitamin D in their systems double their odds of survival over women with lower levels.
Yoga Mat Compound Not Subway Exclusive: 500 Foods Contain the Chemical

The Subway bread dilemma is not just isolated to sandwiches, but is in over 500 common foods. Wow, foods have chemicals in them. Who would have guessed? A few weeks ago, the nation went ballistic after finding out that Subway was using the chemical azodicarbonamide in their bread, a chemical which is also found in yoga mats.
Beer Viz is the Pandora of Alcohol: New System Offers Suggestions

Stanford students seek to pair you with the perfect beer. Selecting the next beer is sometimes a tricky task. Many folks jump for old favorites, while some craft beer enthusiasts enjoy being adventurers, seeking out new tastes and new styles when they talk to local beer sellers.
Vatican City Drinks the Most Wine in the World: Vino Victors

The Vatican has the most wine consumed per person than any other country in the world. Who says that religious types aren't fun? According to the Independent, a recent study by the Wine Institute revealed that more wine is consumed per person in the Vatican City than in any other country in the world.
Vitamin D May Combat Breast Cancer: Increased Patient Survival

Breast cancer still affects women and men across the United States. Now, though, a new study has shown that vitamin D may give those affected by breast cancer a better chance at surviving the disease.
Rare Skin Infection Traced to NYC Fish Markets in Chinatown

You may want to hold of going to that New York City fish market. Officials have announced that at least 30 people who handled fresh fish or seafood at Chinese markets in the city ended up with a gruesome skin rash.
NASA Reveals Space Rays Make Healthier Veggies for Better Eyesight

Growing vegetables for space travel? A few blasts of space light could increase eyesight enhancing nutrients.