French authorities on Wednesday confined more than 1,700 passengers and crew on a British cruise ship docked in Bordeaux after an elderly passenger died, said officials, who played down any links to the hantavirus scare.
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A Caribbean vacation took an unpleasant turn for dozens of cruise passengers after a stomach virus spread across their ship.
Mar 17, 2026
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Most bacterial gastrointestinal illnesses in Australia are thought to be caused by two pathogens, Campylobacter and Salmonella. But an emerging pathogen, Aeromonas, is much more common than previously thought, with UNSW researchers ...
Feb 21, 2026
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There's little worse as a pool lifeguard than hearing the words "code brown" come through your radio. For swimmers on a hot day, there's also little worse than being told to immediately get out of the water because there's ...
Feb 17, 2026
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The EU's food safety agency on Monday proposed reference doses for a toxin sometimes found in powdered milk following recalls in dozens of countries.
Feb 2, 2026
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Of all infectious diseases Western Australians bring home from travel, 41% are picked up in Indonesia.
Dec 23, 2025
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More than 6 million eggs sold under the Black Sheep Egg Company brand have been recalled after federal officials detected multiple strains of salmonella at one of its processing facilities.
Oct 22, 2025
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If you're a parent or have a chronic health condition that needs quick or frequent trips to the bathroom, you've probably mapped out the half-decent public toilets in your area.
Sep 20, 2025
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Circles of white mushrooms, or "fairy rings," may add a whimsical touch to summer lawns. But beware—they're probably poisonous.
Jul 30, 2025
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Tourists in Kathmandu are tempted everywhere by advertisements for trekking expeditions to Everest Base Camp. If you didn't know better, you might think it's just a nice hike in the Nepalese countryside.
Jul 19, 2025
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