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According to the CDC, respiratory illnesses in young children are on the rise

October 28, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

To prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, the CDC recommends staying up-to-date on vaccinations, practicing good hygiene, taking steps to maintain cleaner air, and taking precautions such as social distancing and wearing masks. Sore throat or sore throat? Symptoms and treatments Each year, millions in the United States seek relief from various respiratory ailments. Self-improved […]

Baker Mayfield accused of using nicotine pouches: What is Zyn?

October 28, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

A video showing Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield allegedly using Zyn, a brand of nicotine pouches, during ESPN's “Monday Night Football” is sparking controversy. “The Bucs game was so stressful that Baker Mayfield had to take out a Zyn,” one X user posted on Tuesday. Although the Swedish product was launched back in 2014, […]

Latest updates on cases, onion recalls and more

October 27, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

McDonald's withdraws Quarter Pounders after E. coli outbreak An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has killed one person and sickened dozens. Most diseases occur in Colorado and Nebraska. Seventy-five people in 13 states have become ill in an E. coli outbreak traced to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) […]

E. coli, listeria, and salmonella outbreaks: symptoms and definitions

October 27, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

McDonald's onion-associated E. coli cases were spread across 13 states McDonald's is being sued after an E. coli outbreak hit restaurants in at least 13 states. E. coli, listeria and salmonella bacteria are once again making headlines and making Americans sick. But what exactly are these little troublemakers? Honestly, unless you have a microscope and […]

The state is seeing a rise in cases of flesh-eating bacteria

October 24, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

The bacteria can infect a person with an open wound, such as a cut, and cause the skin and soft tissue around the wound to quickly break down. Health risks to watch out for after a hurricane The biggest health risk after a hurricane is access to drinking water. NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Florida has […]

See which waffles are being recalled

October 23, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry A major listeria recall has expanded to include 12 million pounds of meat and poultry after some of it was sent to U.S. schools. Scripps news TreeHouse Foods issued a voluntary recall last Friday for its frozen waffle products sold at many retailers in […]

Wisconsin-based part of the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's

October 23, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter-pounder beef patties has sickened at least one Wisconsin resident, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. The agency said at least 49 people have become ill in 10 states, with 10 requiring hospitalization and one dying. It's unclear what area of the state the person […]

Ten hospitalized, one died from E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder, CDC says

October 22, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

(Reuters) – Ten people were hospitalized and an elderly person in Colorado has died after E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers in 10 states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control said on Tuesday. The company's shares fell about 6% in after-hours trading. All respondents reported eating at McDonald's before the onset of […]

The XEC COVID-19 variant is spreading across the United States

October 20, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

New COVID-19 strains, XEC and MV-1, are spreading rapidly across countries Two new strains of COVID-19, XEC and MV-1, are expected to become dominant and spread rapidly across the world. A new variant of COVID-19 is spreading in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Current CDC data shows that […]

XEC and KP.3.1.1 variants, symptoms, cases, data

October 18, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

New COVID-19 strains, XEC and MV-1, are spreading rapidly across countries Two new strains of COVID-19, XEC and MV-1, are expected to become dominant and spread rapidly across the world. KP.3.1.1 is still the predominant COVID-19 variant in the United States, accounting for nearly 60% of positive cases, but the XEC variant is not far […]