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Plastic food containers can kill sperm, but a poop-inspired supplement may help

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Plastic food containers can kill sperm, but a poop-inspired supplement may help

The secret to becoming a stronger swimmer may lie in your gut. A growing body of research suggests that industrial chemicals found in plastic food containers and other everyday items may be having a negative impact on male fertility, reducing sperm count, slowing it down and increasing the risk of abnormalities. Now, scientists say a … Read more

Moringa recall highlights pathogen risks across the plant supply chain

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SEM of Salmonella Typhimurium (red) invading cultured human cells

recent Salmonella The outbreak associated with recalled moringa-containing dietary supplements has increased industry scrutiny of pathogen control and sourcing monitoring of botanical ingredients used in finished products. Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have now concluded both investigations, the recall highlights how contamination that occurs early in … Read more