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OCT 23, 2023Annual mammograms and clinical breast exams are the best defense against cancer for all women, since they help detect cancer at the earliest stage, when it is easiest to treat.
Read MoreFall is a time of family gatherings and food is often the centerpiece. Whether you’re tailgating at the game or roasting a turkey for Thanksgiving, make sure you’re not serving a side of foodborne disease.
November and December are the biggest months for outbreaks of Clostridium perfringens, the second most common bacterial cause of food poisoning. This bacteria grows in cooked foods left at room temperature and causes vomiting and abdominal cramps within 6 to 24 hours after eating.
The most common mistakes leading to food poisonings are handling raw meats incorrectly and undercooking meats. To keep your celebrations safe make be sure to follow the basics of food safety: clean, separate, cook and chill.
Make food safety a routine habit and share these techniques as you teach younger family members how to prepare meals.
Annual mammograms and clinical breast exams are the best defense against cancer for all women, since they help detect cancer at the earliest stage, when it is easiest to treat.
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