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U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Hit a 41 Year High
Drivers hit and killed at least 7,508 pedestrians in 2022, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. That’s a 77% increase since 2010.
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Check Your Fridge for Trader Joe's Fresh Basil, Linked to Salmonella
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2024
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Fresh organic basil tainted with salmonella and sold by Trader Joe's in 29 states has sickened at least 12 people, according to an alert issued Wednesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
Largest U.S. Egg Producer Says Bird Flu Detected in Chickens at Texas Plant
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2024
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A Texas plant full of egg-laying hens has been shut down temporarily after bird flu was detected in the animals.
Cal-Maine Foods, the largest egg producer in the country, said in a news release issued Tuesday that it...
One-Third of Americans Don't Know Vision Risks From Solar Eclipse, Survey Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2024
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A total eclipse of the sun is coming up next week, and many folks don't know that watching it unprotected can cause permanent eye damage, a new survey finds.
Nearly 30% of Americans don't know that looking directly into a solar eclipse without proper eye protection can c...
CDC Warns of Spike in Bacterial Illness That Can Cause Meningitis
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2024
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There has been a troubling rise in cases of a rare bacterial illness that can cause meningitis, U.S. health officials warned Thursday.
U.S. TB Cases Reach Highest Level in a Decade
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2024
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Tuberculosis cases are on the rise in the United States, with the number of reported infections in 2023 the highest seen in a decade.
Forty states logged an increase in tuberculosis (TB) cases, and rates were up among all age groups, the study from the U.S. Centers ...
Puerto Rico Declares Dengue Epidemic as Cases Climb
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2024
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Puerto Rico has declared a dengue epidemic following a surge in cases of the mosquito-borne disease in the U.S. territory.
In total, there have been 549 cases, including 341 hospitalizations and 29 severe cases, reported since the start of the year, the most recent data ...
Bird Flu Found in Dairy Cows in Texas, Kansas and New Mexico
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 26, 2024
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Milk from dairy cows in Texas, Kansas and New Mexico has tested positive for the presence of bird flu, U.S. officials say.
In a news release issued Monday, the U.S. Departmen...
U.S. Life Expectancy Rose Overall, But Overdose Deaths Still Set Records
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2024
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As the pandemic wound down, life expectancy in the United States began to bounce back in 2022, although deaths among children increased and drug overdose deaths continued to reach record highs, new government research shows.
Johnsonville Sausages Recalled Due to Rubber Pieces
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2024
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Be sure to check your fridge for any Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage -- over 35,000 pounds of the product is under recall due to some customers finding "pieces of rubber" in the packaged meat.
Denmark, Wisc.-based Salm Partners, which makes the sausage, said the pro...
Free COVID Test Orders to End on March 8
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2024
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Americans will not be able to order free at-home COVID tests after Friday, U.S. health officials announced Tuesday.
Households across the country have been able to order four free rapid antigen tests through
EPA Will Spend $5.8 Billion to Help Clean Up U.S. Drinking Water
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2024
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Nearly $6 billion in funding will soon be spread through every U.S. state and territory as part of a massive, ongoing effort to clean up the nation's water supply, the Biden Administration announced Tuesday.
E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Raw Milk Cheese
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2024
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Raw milk cheese tainted with E. coli bacteria has sickened 10 people in four states, hospitalizing four, federal regulators warn.
The cases have been tied to Raw Farm brand raw cheddar cheese, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a
Oregon Man Struck by Bubonic Plague Likely Got It From Pet Cat
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2024
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An Oregonian who was diagnosed with the bubonic plague -- the disease that killed millions of Europeans in the Middle Ages -- probably got it from an infected pet cat, health officials said.
The patient and all close contacts have been provided medication, officials in D...
Man Dies in First Fatal Case of Alaskapox
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2024
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Alaska health officials say a man in that state has died after contracting Alaskapox, a rare virus that mostly infects small mammals.
In a statement, the Alaska Section of Epidemiology said the patient was ...
CDC May Consider Loosening COVID Isolation Guidance
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2024
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New, proposed guidance being weighed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to routinely stay home for five days.
This is the first time the agency has even co...
Dr. Anthony Fauci to Publish Memoir 'On Call' in June
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 8, 2024
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, who helped Americans navigate the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic, will reflect on his career in a memoir set for release this summer.
His publisher, Viking, announced that the book, ti...
FDA Warns of Dangerous Counterfeit Eyedrops
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2024
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Certain copycat eyedrops may be contaminated and could give users an antibiotic-resistant eye infection, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday.
The packaging for South Moon, Rebright and FivFivGo eyedrops mirrors the packaging for Bausch & Lomb's Lum...
Seniors Who Smoke Weed & Drive Are Road Hazards: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2024
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Many studies have found that getting high on weed and then getting behind the wheel is dangerous for young drivers, and now new research finds it's no different for seniors.
In a driving-simulator experiment, seniors who were long-term marijuana smokers were weaving in a...
Quaker Oats Widens Recall of Granola Bars, Cereals Linked to Salmonella Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 12, 2024
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The Quaker Oats Co has widened a recall of granola bars and cereals that was first announced in December, adding more products that may potentially be contaminated with salmonella.
The products were sold in all U.S. states and territories, with a full list of recalled pr...
As Blizzards Bear Down, Stay Safe From Carbon Monoxide Dangers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2024
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With blizzards and possible power outages threatening much of America this week, some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock.
“I urge consumers to follow CPSC's safety tips to prepare ahead of storms to prevent los...
FDA Warns of Counterfeit Ozempic
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2023
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has uncovered counterfeit Ozempic shots in the legitimate U.S. drug supply chain, and is warning patients to be on their guard.
Unapproved 'Fat-Dissolving' Injections Are Leaving Patients Maimed, FDA Warns
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2023
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People are being maimed by unauthorized fat-dissolving injections meant to tighten up double chins and dissipate flab along the arms, thighs and stomach, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
The shots are supposed to break down fat cells and reduce fat deposits i...
Scent of a Woman's Tears Could Lower Anger Levels in Men
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2023
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A man becoming incredibly uncomfortable when a woman starts crying -- to the point he'll do anything to make her stop -- is a reliable old chestnut in TV and movies.
But there appears to be a biochemical truth to that cliché, a new study reports.
Women's tears con...
WHO Declares JN.1 a COVID Variant of Interest as It Spreads Widely
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2023
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The new COVID variant known as JN.1 was named a "variant of interest" by the World Health Organization on Tuesday, which means health officials are now closely tracking its rapid spread across the globe.
So far, the highly mutated variant has not been shown to trigger mo...
Cinnamon in Applesauce That Sickened Kids May Have Been Deliberately Tainted With Lead
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 18, 2023
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Cinnamon used in applesauce pouches that have been tied to high lead levels in kids may have been deliberately tainted with the toxic element, a source at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
"We're still in the midst of our investigation," Jim Jones, the FDA's de...
Hospitals in Ukraine Seeing Surge in Drug-Resistant Infections: CDC
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2023
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As the war in the Ukraine rages on, new research shows that hospitals there are waging a battle of their own against a different kind of enemy: antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" that are spreading at an alarming rate.
In a study published Thursday by the U.S. Centers of D...
Wildfires Are Undoing Gains Made Against Air Pollution
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2023
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Unhealthy air from wildfires is causing hundreds of additional deaths in the western United States every year, a new study claims.
Wildfires have undercut progress made in cleaning America's air, and between 2000 and 2020 caused an increase of 670 premature deaths each y...
Flu, COVID Cases Climb as RSV Infections Start to Level Off
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2023
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MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2023 (Healthday News) -- While flu and COVID cases are now on the rise, RSV infections may soon peak and level off, U.S. health officials report.
COVID-19 continues to fuel the most hospitalizations and deaths among all respiratory illnesses -- about 15,0...
Respiratory Illnesses in China Not Caused by New Virus, CDC Director Testifies
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2023
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FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 (Healthday News) -- In testimony provided Thursday to members of Congress, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that a surge in respiratory illnesses in China is not being fueled by a new virus.
Instead, the spike can ...
Bagged, Precut Onions Tied to Salmonella Illnesses in 22 States
- Cara Murez and Robin Foster and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- October 25, 2023
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Federal regulators are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to packaged, diced onions that has sickened at least 73 people across 22 states.
Fifteen of the illnesses were so bad that people required hospitalization.
Gills Onions has already issued a recall fo...
EPA to Ban Carcinogenic Chemical Found in Degreasers, Cleaners
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2023
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to ban a cancer-causing chemical commonly used as a furniture cleaner and degreaser.
The ban would prohibit most uses of trichloroethylene (TCE) within one year. Limited remaining commercial and industrial uses woul...
Homeless Americans Face 16 Times the Odds for Sudden Death
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2023
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Life on the streets can be deadly, with homeless Americans 16 times more likely to die suddenly than their peers, a new study says.
“Homeless individuals die young, at a mean age of 50 years,” said study co-author
What Keeps Dr. Anthony Fauci Awake at Night
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 19, 2023
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When the pandemic hit, Dr. Anthony Fauci saw his "worst nightmare" realized. Now, a different worry keeps him up at night: that humanity will forget the lessons learned.
That's the crux of a new editorial penned by Fauci, who became a household name in 2020 after quietly...
FDA Proposes Ban on Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners Over Health Dangers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2023
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed a ban on the use of formaldehyde in hair relaxers over concerns about its link to respiratory problems and certain canc...
As Atrocities in Gaza and Israel Unfold, Psychiatrists Give Advice on Coping
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 17, 2023
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Whether or not you have loved ones in the Middle East, the horrors of the violence and suffering in Israel and Gaza are heart-wrenching and difficult to bear.
“It's important to be informed, but don't stress yourself out," said
Use of Hair Relaxers Raises Women's Odds for Uterine Cancer
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2023
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Older Black women who use chemical hair relaxers may be more likely to develop uterine cancer, new research suggests.
Specifically, postmenopausal Black women who reported using hair relaxers more than twice a year or for more than five years had more than a 50% increase...
Doctor's Group Pulls Paper on 'Excited Delirium,' Often Cited in Cases Involving Excessive Force by Police
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2023
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A paper that has been used in court cases to justify excessive police force was withdrawn Thursday by the American College of Emergency Physicians, a prominent doctor's group.
The paper, published in 2009, was on a condition referred to as “excited delirium.”
...
Take These Steps to 'Fall-Proof' Your Home
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 30, 2023
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The risk of falls increases in older age, and along with it, the risk for serious physical or psychological damage, but there are steps people can take to help prevent these accidents.
Each year, about 27% of adults 65 and older fall and about 10% of those are injured.
FDA Adds Warning to Ozempic Label About Risk for Blocked Intestines
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2023
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Ozempic, a type 2 diabetes drug that has increasingly been used to help with weight loss, will now be labeled as having the potential to block intestines.
Tear Gas Might Harm a Woman's Reproductive Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2023
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Researchers in Minnesota have uncovered a new link between tear gas exposures and negative effects on reproductive health.
The study was prompted by anecdotal reports of irregular menstrual cycles among protestors who were exposed to tear gas during the nationwide protes...
Kraft Cheese Slices Recalled Due to Plastic Wrap Choking Hazard
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 22, 2023
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Kraft Heinz said it is recalling over 83,000 packs of its Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices because of a packaging defect in the plastic that wraps the cheese slices.
A temporary issue developed on one of the wrapping machines, making it possible for a thin ...
Doctors Often Wary of Asking Patients About Guns in the Home
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2023
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It's an important health topic, but both adult patients and their primary care doctors shy away from discussing firearms and gun safety, a new survey finds.
While they may discuss a variety of health risks, firearm safety isn't often one of them, the study from Michigan ...
Choking Hazard Spurs Recall of Bath Toys Sold at Target
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 15, 2023
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If you have a Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit, a child's toy made by Buffalo Games and sold exclusively at Target, throw it out.
Red Cross Appeals for Donors During National Blood Shortage
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2023
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The American Red Cross said Monday that it urgently needs blood donations because the national blood supply has dropped nearly 25% since early August.
Back-to-back climate-related disasters have hampered blood collection efforts, and a summer shortfall has made the short...
Anti-Vax Trend May Harm Pet Dogs, With Half of Owners Against Immunization
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 7, 2023
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Some people mistrust the safety and effectiveness of human vaccines for COVID-19 and other diseases, a fact that became abundantly clear during the pandemic.
Now, a new survey of 2,200 dog owners shows this mistrust may often extend to canine vaccinations.
The fin...
Booming Sales of Legal Marijuana Linked to More Car Crashes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 7, 2023
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Emergency room visits for injuries related to driving under the influence of cannabis skyrocketed in Canada after the drug was legalized there, a new study reports.
In October 2018, Canada became the second country to nationally legalize recreational or nonmedical cannab...
VA Hospitals See Steep, Steady Rise in Heat-Related Illnesses
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2023
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Heat domes and extreme heat waves have been battering the United States for years now, and a new study shows that increasing temperatures are doing real harm to humans.
A significant increase in heat-related illnesses like heat stroke and heat exhaustion has occurred dur...
Warm Waters Raise Risk for Flesh-Eating Bacteria. Here's Tips to Stay Safe
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2023
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As waters warm across the United States and hurricanes and flooding season begins, the odds of being infected by flesh-eating bacteria are also rising, U.S. health officials warn.
Counterfeit Pills Fuel Rising Number of Fatal Drug Overdoses
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2023
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A growing number of overdose deaths in the United States involve counterfeit pills, health officials reported Thursday.
Overdose deaths involving counterfeit pills were twice as common in the latter half of 2021 as they were in the last six months of 2019, accounting for...
Female Surgeons Bring Better Outcomes for Patients, Two Studies Show
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2023
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The field of surgery has long been dominated by men, and still is today.
But two new studies show that if patients want safe, effective long-term results, picking a female surgeon might be key.
In one study involving more than 1 million Canadian surgical patients w...