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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 […]

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 […]

Cancer treatment extended Jimmy Carter's life before his 100th birthday

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Cancer treatment extended Jimmy Carter's life before his 100th birthday

Grouplove, Eric Church and others celebrate Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday Musicians paid tribute to former President Jimmy Carter ahead of his 100th birthday at the Fox Theater in Atlanta. Nine years ago, Jimmy Carter held a press conference at the Carter Center in Atlanta to discuss his cancer diagnosis and treatment. Carter, then 91, explained […]