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Poultry Exposure and Neurological Disease
April 12, 2012
Poultry workers exhibit an excess of a wide range of diseases, from thyroid conditions to schizophrenia and autoimmune neurological disorders such as myasthenia gravis. This may be due to exposure to viruses present in chickens and turkeys.
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Poultry and Penis Cancer
April 10, 2012
The largest study to date on poultry workers found a significantly increased risk of dying from penile cancer, thought to be due to exposure to oncogenic (cancer-causing) chicken viruses, which raise consumer concerns as well.
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Coffee and Cancer
April 3, 2012
Coffee consumption is associated with a modest reduction of total cancer incidence.
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Bacon and Botulism
February 27, 2012
The nitrite preservatives in processed meats such as bologna, bacon, ham, and hot dogs form carcinogenic nitrosamines but also reduce the growth of botulism bacteria, forcing regulators to strike a balance between consumers risking cancer or a deadly form of food poisoning.
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Wart Cancer Viruses in Food
April 2, 2011
The wart-causing viruses in animals may present more than just a cosmetic issue for consumers.
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Is Coffee Bad For You?
September 24, 2010
The cholesterol-raising compounds of coffee are removed by a plain paper filter.