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www.theguardian.com
5 hours ago
Coronavirus

Limits on testing for bird flu in humans could pose difficulty for containing spread

Limited testing poses challenges as bird flu cases rise in the US.
New testing options may not encompass all populations exposed to the virus. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Health

One dead in multi-state E coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

An E coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has resulted in 49 cases and at least one death across multiple states. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago
Health

One dead in multistate E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, CDC says

E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has resulted in 49 illnesses and one death across 10 states. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
Health

E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

The E. coli outbreak from McDonald's Quarter Pounders has resulted in one death and 49 illnesses, prompting health investigations and preventive measures. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 days ago
OMG science

Microbes Evolve to Eat Cleaners, and Whooping Cough Makes a Comeback

Surge in whooping cough cases suggests a return to pre-pandemic levels, with significant risks for infants and vulnerable populations. [ more ]
time.com
6 days ago
Coronavirus

Whooping Cough Is at a Decade-High Level in the U.S.

Whooping cough cases in the U.S. have reached a 10-year high, raising concerns over vaccination rates and public health.
The rise in illnesses coincides with decreased vaccination coverage amidst a backdrop of previous pandemic-related declines. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 hours ago
Coronavirus

Limits on testing for bird flu in humans could pose difficulty for containing spread

Limited testing poses challenges as bird flu cases rise in the US.
New testing options may not encompass all populations exposed to the virus. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Health

One dead in multi-state E coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

An E coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has resulted in 49 cases and at least one death across multiple states. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago
Health

One dead in multistate E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, CDC says

E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has resulted in 49 illnesses and one death across 10 states. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
Health

E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

The E. coli outbreak from McDonald's Quarter Pounders has resulted in one death and 49 illnesses, prompting health investigations and preventive measures. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 days ago
OMG science

Microbes Evolve to Eat Cleaners, and Whooping Cough Makes a Comeback

Surge in whooping cough cases suggests a return to pre-pandemic levels, with significant risks for infants and vulnerable populations. [ more ]
time.com
6 days ago
Coronavirus

Whooping Cough Is at a Decade-High Level in the U.S.

Whooping cough cases in the U.S. have reached a 10-year high, raising concerns over vaccination rates and public health.
The rise in illnesses coincides with decreased vaccination coverage amidst a backdrop of previous pandemic-related declines. [ more ]
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#health
The Mercury News
2 days ago
Health

McDonald's Quarter Pounders linked to E. coli outbreak in Western states

The CDC reports a rising outbreak of illnesses with potential kidney failure risks, emphasizing the likelihood of underreported cases. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Coronavirus

The new COVID vaccine is here. Why these are the best times to get immunized

Get the updated COVID-19 vaccination in September or October for optimal protection, with current recommendations emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Health

Were you sent home from school for head lice? Here's why that's no longer recommended

Head lice are primarily a nuisance; students can remain in school until the day ends for treatment.
CDC guidelines on head lice have remained unchanged for over a decade, promoting minimal disruption to schooling. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Dr. Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, a spokesperson says

Dr. Anthony Fauci is recovering from a West Nile virus infection after hospitalization, with expectations of a full recovery. [ more ]
The Mercury News
2 days ago
Health

McDonald's Quarter Pounders linked to E. coli outbreak in Western states

The CDC reports a rising outbreak of illnesses with potential kidney failure risks, emphasizing the likelihood of underreported cases. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Coronavirus

The new COVID vaccine is here. Why these are the best times to get immunized

Get the updated COVID-19 vaccination in September or October for optimal protection, with current recommendations emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Health

Were you sent home from school for head lice? Here's why that's no longer recommended

Head lice are primarily a nuisance; students can remain in school until the day ends for treatment.
CDC guidelines on head lice have remained unchanged for over a decade, promoting minimal disruption to schooling. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Dr. Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, a spokesperson says

Dr. Anthony Fauci is recovering from a West Nile virus infection after hospitalization, with expectations of a full recovery. [ more ]
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Mail Online
6 days ago
Miscellaneous

World's dirtiest cruise ships teeming with maggots, slime and disease

Many cruise ships contain serious sanitation issues that pose health risks to passengers.
The CDC has identified the top 10 filthiest cruise ships of 2024 based on their sanitation scores. [ more ]
Cbsnews
6 days ago
Health

Unusual surge of "walking pneumonia" reported in young kids this year

Surge in 'walking pneumonia' cases in young children, particularly ages 2-4, is alarmingly high and concerning for healthcare officials. [ more ]
#listeria-outbreak
Cbsnews
2 weeks ago
Health

California cheesemaker linked to deadly listeria outbreak ordered to shut down

Rizo-LĂłpez Foods has ceased production due to a listeria outbreak that resulted in multiple illnesses and fatalities. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Digital life

Violent Convulsions and Lost Speech: Listeria Survivors Describe Harrowing Illnesses

The recent listeria outbreak emphasizes the serious risks of consuming deli meats, especially for pregnant women and vulnerable populations. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
US news

Death toll is now 9 in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meat, CDC says

Nine deaths linked to listeria infections from Boar's Head deli meats highlight a serious health crisis in the U.S. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Health

Deli meat listeria outbreak 2024: List of impacted states as deaths and hospitalizations linked to Boar's Head products spread

The CDC is investigating a listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats, resulting in multiple deaths and an extensive product recall. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

Third Death Is Tied to Listeria, Health Officials Say

Consuming tainted products has resulted in three deaths and 43 illnesses linked to listeria outbreak from Boar's Head deli meats. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 months ago
US news

Third person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats

Boar's Head recalled 7 million pounds of deli meats due to listeria outbreak. [ more ]
Cbsnews
2 weeks ago
Health

California cheesemaker linked to deadly listeria outbreak ordered to shut down

Rizo-LĂłpez Foods has ceased production due to a listeria outbreak that resulted in multiple illnesses and fatalities. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Digital life

Violent Convulsions and Lost Speech: Listeria Survivors Describe Harrowing Illnesses

The recent listeria outbreak emphasizes the serious risks of consuming deli meats, especially for pregnant women and vulnerable populations. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
US news

Death toll is now 9 in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meat, CDC says

Nine deaths linked to listeria infections from Boar's Head deli meats highlight a serious health crisis in the U.S. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Health

Deli meat listeria outbreak 2024: List of impacted states as deaths and hospitalizations linked to Boar's Head products spread

The CDC is investigating a listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats, resulting in multiple deaths and an extensive product recall. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

Third Death Is Tied to Listeria, Health Officials Say

Consuming tainted products has resulted in three deaths and 43 illnesses linked to listeria outbreak from Boar's Head deli meats. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 months ago
US news

Third person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats

Boar's Head recalled 7 million pounds of deli meats due to listeria outbreak. [ more ]
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#mental-health
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago
Education

Here's how many US high school students identify as trans

3% of US high school students identify as transgender, highlighting urgent mental health disparities and the need for supportive environments. [ more ]
www.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

During this suicide prevention month, group prepares for Oakland Walk

Suicide prevention is crucial as 49,476 Americans died by suicide in 2022, highlighting a need for increased awareness and action. [ more ]
Bikerumor
2 months ago
Bicycling

The Bike Listening Tour: Riding 2,500 Miles to Learn About Loneliness & Community

The CDC warns of a loneliness epidemic affecting a significant portion of Americans, with serious health implications. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Education

Teen mental health in US has improved post-pandemic, new CDC data says

Teenagers' mental health improving, but challenges persist especially around school safety concerns. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago
Education

Here's how many US high school students identify as trans

3% of US high school students identify as transgender, highlighting urgent mental health disparities and the need for supportive environments. [ more ]
www.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

During this suicide prevention month, group prepares for Oakland Walk

Suicide prevention is crucial as 49,476 Americans died by suicide in 2022, highlighting a need for increased awareness and action. [ more ]
Bikerumor
2 months ago
Bicycling

The Bike Listening Tour: Riding 2,500 Miles to Learn About Loneliness & Community

The CDC warns of a loneliness epidemic affecting a significant portion of Americans, with serious health implications. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Education

Teen mental health in US has improved post-pandemic, new CDC data says

Teenagers' mental health improving, but challenges persist especially around school safety concerns. [ more ]
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#covid-19
Fast Company
4 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Free COVID tests are back: Here's how to place your USPS mail order from the government

Free at-home COVID tests are available again to combat rising cases and the new XEC variant before the holiday season. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Coronavirus

COVID is on the rise this summer. Here's why and what else you should know

COVID-19 is experiencing a significant summer wave globally, as indicated by high levels detected in wastewater. [ more ]
Cbsnews
2 months ago
Coronavirus

COVID-19 drops to 10th leading cause of death in 2023

COVID-19 dropped to 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2023, with declining mortality attributed to vaccination and immunity. [ more ]
Fast Company
4 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Free COVID tests are back: Here's how to place your USPS mail order from the government

Free at-home COVID tests are available again to combat rising cases and the new XEC variant before the holiday season. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Coronavirus

COVID is on the rise this summer. Here's why and what else you should know

COVID-19 is experiencing a significant summer wave globally, as indicated by high levels detected in wastewater. [ more ]
Cbsnews
2 months ago
Coronavirus

COVID-19 drops to 10th leading cause of death in 2023

COVID-19 dropped to 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2023, with declining mortality attributed to vaccination and immunity. [ more ]
morecovid-19
Cbsnews
1 month ago
Medicine

Obesity rate in U.S. adults no longer growing, new CDC data suggests

The U.S. obesity rate has slightly declined to 40.3%, the first halt in a decade of growth. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
LA food

Tu mascota podria advertir un brote de gripe aviar

Trupanion and CDC are collaborating to create a proactive disease monitoring system for pets based on real-time insurance claims. [ more ]
#infectious-diseases
time.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Dr. Fauci Was Hospitalized With West Nile Virus and Is Now Recovering at Home, a Spokesperson Says

Dr. Fauci is recovering from a West Nile virus infection after being hospitalized, highlighting the potential seriousness of the illness. [ more ]
sun-sentinel.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Bird flu cases are going undetected, new study suggests. It's a problem for all of us

More farmworkers may have been infected with bird flu than reported, with poor surveillance posing risks of delayed containment efforts. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Dr. Fauci Was Hospitalized With West Nile Virus and Is Now Recovering at Home, a Spokesperson Says

Dr. Fauci is recovering from a West Nile virus infection after being hospitalized, highlighting the potential seriousness of the illness. [ more ]
sun-sentinel.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Bird flu cases are going undetected, new study suggests. It's a problem for all of us

More farmworkers may have been infected with bird flu than reported, with poor surveillance posing risks of delayed containment efforts. [ more ]
moreinfectious-diseases
#infection
New York Post
2 months ago
Coronavirus

What is parvovirus B19, the highly contagious virus the CDC alerted?

Parvovirus B19 is highly contagious, with significant transmission rates in households and schools. [ more ]
www.livescience.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Treatments for Brain-Eating' Amoebas Are on the Horizon

A case of Naegleria fowleri infection underscores the challenges and urgency in treating the deadly brain-eating amoeba. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
Coronavirus

What is parvovirus B19, the highly contagious virus the CDC alerted?

Parvovirus B19 is highly contagious, with significant transmission rates in households and schools. [ more ]
www.livescience.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Treatments for Brain-Eating' Amoebas Are on the Horizon

A case of Naegleria fowleri infection underscores the challenges and urgency in treating the deadly brain-eating amoeba. [ more ]
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#food-safety
Cbsnews
2 months ago
Health

Recalled cucumbers in salmonella outbreak behind 449 illnesses, CDC says

A salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has sickened 449 people nationwide, prompting investigations and recalls. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Health

Another death in nationwide outbreak that spurred massive meat recall

Recall of Boar's Head deli meats after bacterial outbreak linked to 3 deaths and 43 illnesses from Listeria monocytogenes. CDC expects more cases. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Boar's Head recalls 200,000 pounds of deli meat linked to a Listeria outbreak

Boar's Head recalls 200,000 pounds of deli meat due to listeria contamination. [ more ]
Cbsnews
2 months ago
Health

Recalled cucumbers in salmonella outbreak behind 449 illnesses, CDC says

A salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has sickened 449 people nationwide, prompting investigations and recalls. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Health

Another death in nationwide outbreak that spurred massive meat recall

Recall of Boar's Head deli meats after bacterial outbreak linked to 3 deaths and 43 illnesses from Listeria monocytogenes. CDC expects more cases. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Boar's Head recalls 200,000 pounds of deli meat linked to a Listeria outbreak

Boar's Head recalls 200,000 pounds of deli meat due to listeria contamination. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Sadness Among Teen Girls May Be Improving, C.D.C. Finds

The latest CDC survey in 2023 shows a slight improvement in teen mental health compared to 2021, but challenges remain, especially among marginalized groups like LGBTQ youth. [ more ]
#bird-flu
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Flu vaccine will curb bird flu risk for US farm workers, CDC deputy director says

Vaccination campaign targets farm workers amidst bird flu concerns. [ more ]
www.dailycamera.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

Finland is offering farmworkers bird flu shots. Some experts say the US should, too

Farmworkers and researchers question why the U.S. government does not offer bird flu vaccination like Finland for those handling dairy cattle. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Bird Flu Has Infected a Third U.S. Farmworker

A third farmworker in the U.S. is infected with bird flu, with respiratory symptoms, having direct exposure to dairy cows, yet the virus has not spread among people. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Flu vaccine will curb bird flu risk for US farm workers, CDC deputy director says

Vaccination campaign targets farm workers amidst bird flu concerns. [ more ]
www.dailycamera.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

Finland is offering farmworkers bird flu shots. Some experts say the US should, too

Farmworkers and researchers question why the U.S. government does not offer bird flu vaccination like Finland for those handling dairy cattle. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Bird Flu Has Infected a Third U.S. Farmworker

A third farmworker in the U.S. is infected with bird flu, with respiratory symptoms, having direct exposure to dairy cows, yet the virus has not spread among people. [ more ]
morebird-flu
#avian-influenza
WIRED
2 months ago
Coronavirus

The Bird Flu Threat Keeps Growing

Avian influenza H5N1 outbreaks affect both animals and humans, with cases identified in workers directly handling infected poultry. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Third human case of bird flu from cows-this one with respiratory symptoms

Another dairy farm worker in Michigan infected with avian influenza virus, marking the third cow-to-human transmission case, notable for its respiratory symptoms. [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
Coronavirus

The Bird Flu Threat Keeps Growing

Avian influenza H5N1 outbreaks affect both animals and humans, with cases identified in workers directly handling infected poultry. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Third human case of bird flu from cows-this one with respiratory symptoms

Another dairy farm worker in Michigan infected with avian influenza virus, marking the third cow-to-human transmission case, notable for its respiratory symptoms. [ more ]
moreavian-influenza
Fast Company
5 months ago
Health

Salmonella outbreaks 2024: Symptoms to watch after CDC warns of infections linked to backyard poultry in 29 states

Backyard poultry interactions can lead to salmonella outbreaks, impacting many states with hospitalized cases, primarily affecting children under 5. [ more ]
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