Cattle gallstones are valuable due to their use in Chinese medicine. Some stones sell for twice the price of gold.

Cow gallstones surpass gold prices, fueling smuggling and crime globally Recently, the price of cow gallstones is trading at prices higher than gold, becoming the center of smuggling and crime. This ...

Recently, the price of cow gallstones is trading at prices higher than gold, becoming the center of smuggling and crime. This ...

Slaughterhouses in Brazil have become a target for armed robbers looking for a prized possession twice as valuable as the ...

A prized ingredient in China’s multibillion-dollar industry for traditional medicine, gallstones have become the must-have ...

Abdominal pain can be unsettling, especially when you're unsure of the cause. Gallstones and kidney stones are two common culprits that can lead to significant discomfort, but they have distinct ...

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Gall bladder diseases are diseases that affect the gall bladder. Symptoms can include pain, nausea and jaundice. Gallstones and inflammation of the gall bladder are two types of gall bladder disease.

The FDA plans to collect 300 samples from warehouses and distribution centers. Federal health officials have begun collecting samples of aged raw cow's milk cheese across the U.S. to test for bird ...

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Mixed in are some new attractions — baby cow petting, garden tractors, and the first-ever Turkey Showmanship. The Farm Show is held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center at North ...

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