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McDonald’s Linked E. Coli Outbreak Kills One, Hospitalizes Nearly Fifty More People

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently conducting an urgent investigation into a lethal E. coli outbreak that has predominantly impacted Colorado and Nebraska. The outbreak has led to the hospitalization of 10 people and the death of one individual. The CDC’s research has revealed a shared experience among the infected individuals: they had all eaten at McDonald’s shortly before becoming sick, with many of them having consumed the popular Quarter Pounder …

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First U.S. Bird Flu Case Without Animal Contact Reported in Missouri

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A Missouri resident has been diagnosed with bird flu, marking the first case in the United States where the patient had no known contact with animals, according to a recent announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The adult patient, who was admitted to the hospital on August 22, has since recovered. This case has heightened national concern about the virus, despite the CDC’s reassurance that the risk to the general public …

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5 More Fatalities as Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats Spreads

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported an increase in the number of deaths and illnesses linked to a nationwide listeria outbreak associated with Boar’s Head deli meats. The death toll has risen to eight, with five additional fatalities, and 14 new cases of illness have been reported. Documents obtained by CBS News from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) through a Freedom of Information Act request have revealed numerous violations at …

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Four Towns Implement Voluntary Evening Curfew to Curb Spread of Disease

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In response to the first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Worcester County, Massachusetts since 2020, four towns have introduced a voluntary evening curfew. The towns of Douglas, Oxford, Sutton, and Webster are encouraging residents to stay indoors after 6:00 p.m. until September 30, according to a public health advisory. From October 1, the advisory suggests residents remain indoors after 5:00 p.m. until the first hard frost. The advisory has identified these towns …

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Former COVID-19 Czar Anthony Fauci Recuperating After Being Hospitalized

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Anthony Fauci, the 83-year-old former head of the country’s COVID-19 response, was recently admitted to the hospital after contracting West Nile virus. After a six-day stay, Fauci is now back at home, recovering from the mosquito-borne illness. His spokesperson has assured the public that a full recovery is anticipated. West Nile virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected Culex pipiens, commonly known as the Northern house mosquito. These mosquitoes become carriers of …

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1 Dead, 9 Hospitalized, Officials Declare State of Emergency

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A tuberculosis outbreak in a California hotel, currently serving as a homeless shelter, has resulted in at least one fatality, prompting health officials in Long Beach to declare a public health emergency. The hotel, which has not been named, has seen 14 people infected with the disease, with nine requiring hospitalization. The announcement was made by the Department of Health and Human Services for Long Beach last Thursday, although the identity of the deceased individual …

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HIV Cases Linked to Spa Treatments

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A recent report has raised alarm bells about the potential health risks associated with certain cosmetic procedures, including Botox injections and “vampire facials.” The report, issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), links these procedures to HIV transmission due to unsanitary conditions at a spa in New Mexico. This marks the first time such a connection has been made. Three women who underwent these novel cosmetic procedures tested positive for HIV, despite …

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Mother Charged After Her Second Newborn Dies in 4 Years

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A young mother from Muncie, Indiana, has been charged following the death of her two-week-old daughter, marking the second time in four years that one of her newborns has died while sharing a bed with her. Aaliyah Lykins, 21, reportedly expressed remorse to first responders who arrived at the scene on October 9, 2023, after she fell asleep while breastfeeding her infant. The baby, named Addilynn Lykins, was found unresponsive by medical personnel. Despite attempts …

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Costco, Walmart Face Recalls Amid Listeria Outbreak

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A nationwide recall of dairy products linked to a lethal listeria outbreak has been broadened to encompass items sold at major retailers such as Costco and Walmart. The recall includes a variety of food products, including snack wraps, taco kits, and salad kits, sold across the United States. These products contain dairy ingredients produced by Rizo-López Foods, Inc. Health authorities have found evidence connecting the company’s dairy products to a deadly listeria monocytogenes outbreak that …

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Pregnant Mom and 2 Sons Found Dead in RV

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A tragic event occurred at a motocross event in Kansas this past weekend, resulting in the loss of a pregnant woman and her two young sons. The family was believed to have succumbed to a carbon monoxide leak in their camper. The McPherson County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Inman Police Department, is currently investigating the incident. The official cause of death is yet to be confirmed, pending a report from the coroner’s office. …

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