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An Iowa resident dies from Lassa fever, an Ebola virus, according to the CDC

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An Iowa resident dies from Lassa fever, an Ebola virus, according to the CDC

The person had recently returned from a trip to West Africa. Lassa fever is a viral disease similar to the Ebola virus. An eastern Iowa resident died Monday of an Ebola-like viral illness he likely contracted during a recent trip to West Africa. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the person is […]

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

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

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?

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

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, […]

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

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

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

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

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

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See which waffles are being recalled

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 […]

E. coli outbreak, including 1 death, linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

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E. coli outbreak, including 1 death, linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

(Gray News) – At least one person has died and dozens more have fallen ill from E. coli linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. An investigation into the illnesses began Tuesday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the CDC, 49 people from 10 states have become ill, about half of whom […]

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

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

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 […]

Nine cases reported in McDonald's E. coli outbreak in Nebraska

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Nine cases reported in McDonald's E. coli outbreak in Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Nine of the Nebraska cases of E. coli linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders were reported in three health districts in the eastern part of the state. The Nebraska Department of Health said in an update Tuesday that the nine cases of E. coli were traced to the following health regions: Lincoln-Lancaster […]

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

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

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 […]