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Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute to host first heart school
The Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute kicks off its first heart school this month and the public is invited to learn more about heart development and cardiovascular research during four free sessions.
Legal unpasteurized milk sales result in more foodborne illness
The number of U.S. foodborne illnesses caused by unpasteurized milk increased from 30 between 2007 and 2009 to 51 between 2010 and 2012.
Henry’s Farm Inc. recalls soybean sprouts due to possible health risk
Food Safety Specialists from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services warn consumers not to eat Soybean Sprouts from Henry’s Farm Inc. of Woodford, Va.
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine art exhibit to feature medical avatars
The powerful effects of habit on health will come to life in the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine’s newest art exhibit, Medical Avatar: The Health Time Machine.
Warning to consumers not to eat cheeses made by Roos Foods due to possible health risk
Food safety specialists from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and personnel from the Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratories have detected Listeria monocytogenes in cheese produced by Roos Foods.
Henry’s expands soybean recall
Henry’s Farm Inc. is expanding the recall of its Soybean Sprouts to include Natto Soybean Sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, …