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Although listeriosis is rare, pregnant women are more susceptible to contracting it than the general population. Listeria infection must be prevented during pregnancy.

Listeria is a potentially extremely dangerous bacterium found in certain foods. Listeria is especially known to be harmful to pregnant mothers and fetuses.

Pregnant women should avoid eating soft-serve ice cream. Soft-serve ice cream machines may contain a bacteria known as Listeria that is harmful if ingested in pregnancy.

Listeria monocytogenes is widespread in the environment. It can be found in soil, dust, mud, vegetation, silage, sewage and most animals tested.

Controversy still exists about safe amounts of alcohol, caffeine and hair treatments used during pregnancy. What does the latest research say about their safety?

Some foods should be avoided during pregnancy because they may contain harmful bacteria which can lead to food poisoning, and damage the health of a developing baby.

Pathogen is the name given to viruses and bacteria that cause disease; some are found in food and must be rendered harmless before the food is safe to eat.

Foods that are normally healthy can actually be harmful during pregnancy. Knowing what not to eat is as important as knowing what to eat when caring for an unborn child.

Any kind of cancer can invoke panic in most people. But for cervical cancer, there is a new vaccine that is showing promise of treating and combating this disease.

Hamburgers, one of America's best-marketed foods, pose a health risk, especially to children. And the meat processing industry shows few signs of cleaning up its act.

The threat of foodborne pathogens like salmonella and e. coli are cropping up in everything from pancake mix to organic baby food to pet food. What you need to know.

Food poisoning can cause more than vomiting and diarrhea. In susceptible people, food poisoning can lead to complications that require hospitalization.

Most bacteria have one of these two types of cell walls. The differential Gram stain uses two dyes to distinguish between bacteria based on cell wall structure.

When the body comes under attack, it uses the helper T-cells to produce the right form of cytokines - but if one type becomes dominant, disease develops.

Cranberry juice has long been known to prevent urinary tract infections. Now it is also proving effective against foodborne pathogens.

Food safety is about good hygiene practices, elimination of potential contaminants in our food, proper handling, preparation, and storage of the foods we eat and drink.

Chidren are vulnerable to bacterial contamination of food. Free websites for kids offer easy ways to teach food safety with games, music, quizzes, printables.

This buttery and crunchy Grecian favorite is packed with iron and delivers a twist on a traditional favorite by adding salty and tasty kalamata olives.

Oregano oil benefits include its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. It's used to treat a variety of ailments from the flu to skin infections.

Sipping jasmine tea may be more than just a thirst quencher. It appears this natural tea may have significant health benefits.

This book informs the pregnant woman of everything she needs to know about achieving an organic lifestyle so her baby can be as healthy as possible.

Fast-growing bacteria in incorrectly stored food can lead to dangerous diarrhoea and food poisoning. Avoid food poisoning with these tips on safe Summer food storage.

Pregnant women should reduce their consumption of alcoholic and caffeinated drinks, as large amounts of these beverages may be harmful to an unborn baby's development.

Before World War II, more than ninety percent of American cattle were grass-fed, not grain-fed. They grazed the range, eating native grasses, or hay.

Horseradish came from relative obscurity in Europe to fame in the U.S.

Hereditary hemochromatosis is a common genetic disorder; it usually manifests later in life. Those carrying the gene aren't necessarily affected.

Many things are good for you and your baby during pregnancy, but some should be avoided. Here are the main foods and drinks that are best left for after the baby is born.

More foods can affect the health of an unborn baby than one might realize. Find out what foods to stay away from during pregnancy.

People call it "stomach-flu." For many who experience the episode, it resolves in a few days, but for some people it can be fatal.

A review of Thomas F. Pawlick's book, subtitled "How the Food Industry is Destroying Our Food Supply -- And What You Can Do About It"

Garlic is a safe, edible natural treatment for many health conditions. Garlic improves cholesterol, reduces blood pressure, relieves infections, colds, asthma, and more.

Most women know the basics of having a healthy pregnancy. Here are good reminders about what to do and what not to do to benefit mothers and their babies.

There is evidence this popular food raises the risk of cancer.

Recommendations about fish, cheese and artificial sweeteners vary. Here are the current guidelines on some of these foods to avoid during pregnancy.

When a woman is planning to pregnant or is already pregnant, she knows prenatal is vital to delivering a healthy infant. Here are some ways to get and stay healthy.