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What to know about the baby powder recalled over potential asbestos contamination
The baby powder was first recalled in September.
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1st US case of bird flu in a pig raises concerns over potential human threat
A pig at an Oregon farm was found to have bird flu.
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CDC says slivered onions are likely cause of McDonald's E. coli infections as cases rise to 90
Fresh, slivered onions on the restaurant chain’s Quarter Pounders “are the likely source” of the outbreak, the agency said Wednesday.
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Sprouts and bagged salad greens: What food safety experts steer clear of to avoid E. coli
The outbreak, likely linked to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, joins a list of other E. coli incidents from fresh produce, especially precut, pre-washed fruits and vegetables.
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Fact Check: Q&A on the 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccines
Updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting JN.1-lineage omicron variants of the coronavirus are now available in the U.S. for the fall and winter seasons.
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Online gambling has fueled an industry boom that threatens public health, commission finds
An international group of health experts concluded that existing regulations globally are insufficient to protect the public from the potential harms of widely accessible gambling.
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Missouri bird flu patient didn't spread the virus to others, CDC says
Even as cases of H5N1 virus among animals and people are rising in the U.S., there’s no evidence of human-to-human transmission.
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EPA sets stricter standards for lead paint
New standards from the Environmental Protection Agency are aimed at protecting children from exposure to lead paint.
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Which states are part of the McDonald's E. Coli outbreak? Full list of impacted locations
The McDonald’s E. Coli outbreak has been linked to food served in 10 states, including several in the West and Midwest.
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Bird flu cases in people quietly tick up, with dozens reported across 6 states
Four cases in Washington farmworkers are the latest in a drumbeat of human infections across the U.S. as the virus continues to spread among farm animals.
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E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders
An E. coli outbreak has been linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in multiple states.
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What is ‘pink cocaine'?
The substance has been named in high profile celebrity cases.
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Loss of smell may cause changes in breathing patterns, new study suggests
People can be born with no sense of smell, a condition called anosmia, or they can acquire it, as has been the case with many who had a Covid infection.
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Olympian Chris Hoy reveals terminal cancer diagnosis amid wife's MS battle
Olympic gold medal cyclist Chris Hoy is revealing he has terminal cancer. The 48-year-old British athlete shared in an Oct. 19 interview with The Sunday Times that doctors have given him two to four years to live.
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Walmart will start delivering prescriptions to customers' doorsteps as CVS and Walgreens struggle
Walmart will start delivering medications in six states, but it plans to offer prescription delivery in nearly every state by the end of January.
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Kaiser Permanente mental health workers go on strike
Workers and union representatives say an increased workload from Kaiser is leading to patient care suffering. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.
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Younger Asian American women had the second-lowest breast cancer rate. Why they're now tied for No. 1
Since 2000, breast cancer among Asian American and Pacific Islander women under 50 has increased by 50%, according to the American Cancer Society.
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Drug overdose deaths fall for 6 months straight as officials wonder what's working
After years of rising, the tide may finally be turning on deadly drug overdoses in America.
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Patients are relying on Lyft, Uber to travel far distances to medical care
Uber and Lyft trips can save patients and insurers money, costing a fraction of the typical fee for an ambulance ride, said David Slusky, an economics professor at the University of Kansas
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What do snake dreams mean? An expert breaks down the symbolism
A professional dream interpreter says snakes are signs of a coming transformation.