Plant disease hits eastern US veggies early, hard (AP)

Why would I give up meat? Going plant-based doesn't necessarily mean you have to.

Ground turkey bought at retail stores nationwide contain disease-causing bacteria, a new study by Consumer Reports suggests.

People who have high blood levels of healthy plant compounds, known as carotenoids, also tend to be more optimistic about the future, a new study has found. Links between psychological health and physical health have long been recognized by researchers.

(Reuters) - Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inchas gone on the defensive against charges by competitors that a recent ad campaign is using inaccurate information, leading the competitors to file complaints with state legal officials.

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