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India Diwali 2024: Firework smoke pushes air pollution in Delhi to dangerous levels

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India Diwali 2024: Firework smoke pushes air pollution in Delhi to dangerous levels

NEW DELHI (AP) — A thick layer of toxic smog enveloped India's capital on Friday Smoke from fireworks used to celebrate Diwali Hindu festival of lights, Air pollution has reached dangerous levels. According to SAFAR, India's main environmental monitoring agency, New Delhi's air quality index fell into the “severe” category. In many areas, levels of […]

Teen struggles with kidney failure after eating McDonald's Quarter Pounders

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Teen struggles with kidney failure after eating McDonald's Quarter Pounders

A 15-year-old high school freshman is hospitalized with severe complications from food poisoning after eating McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers three times in the previous weeks a deadly E. coli outbreak was determined. Kamberlyn Bowler of Grand Junction, Colorado, had to be flown 250 miles to a hospital near Denver in mid-October, where she underwent 10 […]

Cases of Walking Pneumonia Rise in Children – NBC4 Washington

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Cases of Walking Pneumonia Rise in Children – NBC4 Washington

A rise in cases of walking pneumonia in young children has prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue a warning. The CDC reports that the number of emergency room visits by children with respiratory infections caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae has increased rapidly in recent months. Cases among children ages 2 […]

Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday – 6 Ways to Adjust Your Sleep Schedule

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Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday – 6 Ways to Adjust Your Sleep Schedule

It's almost time to turn the clocks around as Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Although we'll technically be able to get an hour of sleep again this weekend, waking up feeling bright and glowing in the dark can be a challenge. The end of daylight […]

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 […]

Iowa resident dies from suspected West African virus, which can cause permanent hearing loss

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Iowa resident dies from suspected West African virus, which can cause permanent hearing loss

An Iowa resident is believed to have died from Lassa fever, a rare virus in the U.S. that causes one in three cases to experience permanent hearing loss and 95% of infected pregnant women to miscarry. The patient, whose identity has not been publicly released, had recently traveled to West Africa, where the virus originated […]

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 […]

Daylight saving time: When to change your clocks

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Daylight saving time: When to change your clocks

DETROIT (FOX 2) – It's back and no, we're not talking about the Halloween costume in your basement bag. Luckily, we're not talking about elections either – at least not in this story. We're talking about the other thing that occurs in late October/early November: the end of daylight saving time. This weekend we're falling […]

When does daylight saving time end in 2024? Here's how to prepare

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When does daylight saving time end in 2024? Here's how to prepare

The good news: you'll get a wonderful extra hour of sleep. The Bad: It will be dark until late afternoon in the US for the next few months Daylight saving time ends next Sunday, November 3rd at 2 a.m. local time. This means you should set your clock back an hour before bed. Standard time […]

When do we “fall back”? How to prepare for the time change

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When do we “fall back”? How to prepare for the time change

Article FILE photo illustration (Photo by CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images) The letter Daylight saving time in the US is about to end, which means we'll be setting our clocks back an hour. “Falling back” is easier on humans than the spring time change, but it can still have health effects. The transition from Daylight […]