The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer. ...more

July 24, 2008

Government inspectors finally have a big clue in the nationwide salmonella outbreak: A single Mexico-grown jalapeno pepper handled by a small Texas produce shipper. ...more

July 21, 2008

Florida's tomato growers enter each growing season knowing crops could be ruined by hurricanes, hail, pests or heavy rain. ...more

July 18, 2008

It's OK to eat all kinds of tomatoes again, the U.S. government declared Thursday - lifting its salmonella warning on the summer favorites amid signs that the record outbreak, while not over, may be slowing. ...more

July 18, 2008

One-Time McDonald's Robber Now Promotes Big Mac MIAMI - (AP) First, the big house. Now, the Big Mac. ...more

July 18, 2008

Palm Beach County health officials say 10 people in the area recently have fallen ill from consuming tainted fish. ...more

July 18, 2008

Florida's tomato growers enter each growing season knowing crops could be ruined by hurricanes, hail, pests or heavy rain. ...more

July 16, 2008

Drugs used to treat epileptic seizures can raise suicide risks, but not enough to warrant the strongest warning labels available, a government panel of experts said Thursday. ...more

July 11, 2008

Cholesterol drugs for 8-year-olds? This aggressive new recommendation for warding off heart disease in some children has stirred a furious debate among pediatricians since the American Academy of Pediatrics issued it Monday. ...more

July 8, 2008

Inspectors are collecting soil, water and produce samples, reviewing export logs and combing packing plants in three major tomato-growing states in Mexico. ...more

July 6, 2008