California officials are warning foragers after an outbreak of poisoning linked to wild mushrooms that has killed one adult and caused severe liver damage in several patients, including children. “Death cap mushrooms contain potentially deadly toxins that can lead to liver failure.”.
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Is stomach cancer on the rise in young adults?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 39-year-old brother was just diagnosed with gastric cancer. The diagnosis was especially shocking because of his age. Is this becoming more common? Does age affect the approaches to treatment? ANSWER: Stomach cancer, also referred to as gastric cancer, was once thought of as a disease of older adults. However, it is increasingly affecting people under the age of 50,.
Listeria recall of food included in federal school breakfast, lunch programs
Frozen foods that are served to students as part of the Department of Agriculture’s National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs may be contaminated with listeria, officials said.