Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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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13 die of cholera in NE Nigeria: official
Thirteen people have died of cholera in the northeast Nigerian state of Yobe in the past week, the state health commissioner said Friday, blaming the outbreak on contaminated water.
Apr 6, 2018
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Tips to avoid traveler's diarrhea
Millions of people traveling internationally experience traveler's diarrhea every year. And, during spring break, that number is especially high for Americans, who may have symptoms ranging from mild to severe, as they travel ...
Mar 9, 2018
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What is norovirus? Stomach bug hits Winter Games
Norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, has officials at the Pyeongchang Games scrambling to stop its spread. The bug apparently began spreading when private security workers at the games came down with headaches, ...
Feb 7, 2018
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Zambia deploys army to battle cholera after 41 deaths
Zambia's president Edgar Lungu has deployed the army to help combat a cholera outbreak that has claimed 41 lives in the capital Lusaka and affected 1,550 more since September.
Dec 30, 2017
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Flooded Texas faces higher risk of disease, experts warn
Sewage-laden floodwaters dumped on Texas by Hurricane Harvey bring a higher risk of disease, such as bacterial infections and mosquito-borne illnesses, and the fallout may linger for years, experts warn.
Aug 28, 2017
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Cholera kills 16 people in C. African Republic, 34 in Congo
Central African Republic's health minister says at least 16 people have died from cholera and there have been 66 recorded cases since the beginning of August.
Aug 12, 2016
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Cholera kills at least 12 people in Central African Republic
Central African Republic's health minister says at least 12 people have died from cholera since the beginning of August.
Aug 11, 2016
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L.L. Bean recalls kids' water bottles over lead concerns
L.L. Bean is recalling children's insulated water bottles because of concerns about lead contamination.
Jul 20, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nigeria on 'relentless' drive to eradicate polio
Nigeria will not relent in its campaign to stamp out polio until the crippling disease is completely eradicated, President Muhammadu Buhari said Monday.
Oct 26, 2015
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