Daily dose: Oct. 12 health headlines

by Justin D'Ancona, Philly.com

Published Oct. 12, 2015, 10:14 a.m. ET

Here's your daily dose of the latest health and science news and what you need to know:

Salmonella outbreaks: What do I need to know?

A recent salmonella outbreak caused by cucumbers killed four and sickened 732 people. Here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your family.

Hip and groin injuries in the athlete

Hip and groin injuries are becoming more prevalent in athletes of all sports. While they are tricky to self-diagnose, here are some helpful hints to understand what's causing discomfort and when you should schedule an appointment with a doctor.

How to create healthier indoor spaces

Americans spend more than 90 percent of their time indoors and, unfortunately, most are unaware of the dangers this present to your health and well-being. The Mayo Clinic opened a new research facility focusing on how to improve our time spent indoors. Here's how it works.