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Is all well with your drinking water?
(HealthDay)—More than 15 million homes in the United States get their water from private wells, according to federal estimates.
Dec 3, 2018
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Some spices may be a source of lead exposure in kids, study finds
Paint chips in older homes, contaminated soil and water pumped though lead pipes are all known sources of lead exposure for children. Now, you might add to that list spices such as turmeric, chili powder and vanilla.
Nov 28, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Possible Salmonella prompts Duncan Hines cake mix recall
(HealthDay)—Four varieties of Duncan Hines cake mix have been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Nov 8, 2018
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New five-minute milk scan for dairy industry
Lower costs, less wastage and higher-quality milk on the horizon for dairy farmers, thanks to a new optical sensor that scans for contaminants and proteins in 5 minutes.
Oct 26, 2018
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Researchers calculate priority index for leptospirosis risk in Brazil
Researchers from NC State and the University of São Paulo want to reduce Leptospirosis in Brazil, where the disease is a major public health concern. So they've developed a risk-based priority index for all 26 Brazilian ...
Oct 26, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Brain training app helps reduce OCD symptoms, study finds
A 'brain training' app developed at the University of Cambridge could help people who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) manage their symptoms, which may typically include excessive handwashing and contamination ...
Oct 23, 2018
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Flooding one of Florence's big dangers
(HealthDay)—As Florence unleashes her full fury on the Carolinas, residents who stayed put need to know that flooding will be even more dangerous than the high winds of this hurricane.
Sep 14, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Zimbabwe declares cholera outbreak after 20 deaths
A cholera emergency has been declared in Zimbabwe's capital after 20 people have died, the health minister said Tuesday.
Sep 11, 2018
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Jet-air dryers should not be used in hospital toilets
Jet-air hand dryers in hospital toilets spread more germs than disposable paper towels and should not be used, say researchers.
Sep 7, 2018
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Cholera scare on Algeria-France flight
A sick eight-year-old triggered a cholera scare onboard a flight from the Algerian city of Oran to Perpignan in southern France on Wednesday.
Sep 5, 2018
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