Mike Stobbe

AP Medical Writer

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US Drinking More Now Than Just Before Prohibition

Drinking in the US has been rising for two decades, and it’s not clear when it will fall again.

Beef Likely Cause of Food Poisoning

So far, 109 people have been infected with an unusual strain of the E. coli bacteria.

Officials Declare End to Romaine Outbreak

No new illnesses have been reported for a month, and lettuce from the area is no longer in stores or restaurants.

Juul Halts Sales of Some e-Cigs

The move by Juul Labs Inc. comes ahead of an expected U.S. government crackdown on underage sales of flavored e-cigarettes.

1 in 3 Adults Eat Fast Food Each Day

Higher-income families ate fast food more often than lower-income families.

WHO Aims to Kill Trans Fat

Countries will likely have to use regulation or legislation to get food makers to make the switch, experts said.

Genetic Testing Food Poisoning Ap

Genetics Aid Food Poisoning Studies

"There are a lot of outbreaks where they don't connect the dots. Now they're going to be connected," said one expert.