Cardiovascular disease and kidney disease are two of the most urgent issues in global public health. In the United States alone, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than one in seven adults is affected by chronic kidney disease,

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating a salmonella outbreak affecting 15 states related to a cucumber recall. Bedner Growers voluntarily recalled whole, fresh cucumbers sold between April 29 and May 19 over the likelihood of contamination.