Category Archives: Health & Fitness

Only Two Burger Chains Passed This Important Food Safety Report

Marissa LaliberteOct 23 They’re changing the entire healthcare landscape. Stella Photography/Shutterstock A recent report put 25 U.S. burger chains to the test over their policies for antibiotics use in their beef, and the results were grim. Only two scored A’s for their policies, while a whopping 22 got F’s. The 88 percent that failed—including McDonald’s,… Read More »

Genetics Home Reference: systemic mastocytosis

Systemic mastocytosis is a blood disorder that can affect many different body systems. Individuals with the condition can develop signs and symptoms at any age, but it usually appears after adolescence. Signs and symptoms of systemic mastocytosis often include extreme tiredness (fatigue), skin redness and warmth (flushing), nausea, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, the backflow of… Read More »