Health
Vaping illnesses in US still rising, though at slower pace
The number of vaping illnesses in the U.S. is still rising, but at a slower pace.
Nov 14, 2019
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Health
Vapers accuse officials of overreach as investigation into deadly lung illness lags
On Sept. 16, Tulare County in California announced the nation's seventh death from vaping-related illness. Its advisory warned about "the dangerous effects of using electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes."
Oct 9, 2019
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HIV & AIDS
Most Americans have never had an HIV test: CDC
(HealthDay)—Fewer than 4 in 10 Americans have ever heeded federal government recommendations to be tested for HIV, health officials reported Thursday.
Jun 28, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
US measles cases hit highest mark in 25 years
Measles in the U.S. has climbed to its highest level in 25 years, closing in on 700 cases this year in a resurgence largely attributed to misinformation that is turning parents against vaccines.
Apr 24, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
US health officials alarmed by paralyzing illness in kids
One morning last fall, 4-year-old Joey Wilcox woke up with the left side of his face drooping.
Apr 2, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Recent superbug cases linked to weight-loss surgeries in Tijuana prompt fresh warning
With several patients in local hospitals struggling to recover, public health officials are warning San Diego doctors to be on the lookout for signs of a deadly infection linked to weight-loss surgeries performed in Tijuana.
Mar 22, 2019
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Health
CDC: Salmonella cases tied to raw turkey products now at 279
(HealthDay)—Sixty-three more cases of illness in a Salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey products have been reported since Dec. 21, 2018, bringing the total number to 279, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Feb 20, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC: Acute flaccid myelitis cases appear to have peaked for 2018
(HealthDay)—The number of cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) in the United States this year appears to have peaked and is expected to decline for the remainder of 2018, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
Dec 4, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
More US kids get paralyzing illness, cause is still unknown
More children have been diagnosed with a mysterious paralyzing illness in recent weeks, and U.S. health officials said Tuesday that they still aren't sure what's causing it.
Nov 13, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mysterious paralyzing illness found among kids in 22 states
U.S. health officials on Tuesday reported a jump in cases of a rare paralyzing illness in children, and said it seems to be following an every-other-year pattern.
Oct 16, 2018
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