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www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
California

Minnesota and Wisconsin See Air Quality Warnings From Canadian Wildfires

Residents in northern Central US affected by wildfire smoke from Canada, leading to air quality alerts and health warnings. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 week ago
Health

FDA recalls dozens more candy due to potential bacteria contamination

A variety of popular sweets recalled in California due to salmonella contamination concerns. [ more ]
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Gay City News
5 days ago
Coronavirus

Mpox cases ticking up yet again in NYC, health officials warn

City health officials warn of rising mpox cases among men who have sex with men in NYC. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
NYC politics

Human infections from rat urine on the rise in New York City

Increased cases of leptospirosis, linked to rat urine, prompt health advisory in NYC [ more ]
ABC News
1 month ago
NYC politics

Human infections from rat urine on the rise in New York City

Cases of human leptospirosis linked to rat urine are rising in New York City, with 24 cases in 2023 and six in the first quarter of 2024. [ more ]
Times Union
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Mpox virus showing signs of resurgence in New York

The mpox virus is showing signs of returning in New York City after a decrease last year.
Men who are intimate with other men are at a higher risk of contracting the virus. [ more ]
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Mail Online
5 days ago
OMG science

South West Water urges Devon residents to boil tap water due to bug

Boiling tap water advised in Devon town due to cryptosporidium outbreak. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Florida issues warning about 'fecal pollution' at two popular beaches

Florida officials warn against entering waters due to fecal pollution at Midtown Beach and Dubois Park. [ more ]
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Cbsnews
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Rare bacterial illnesses that can cause meningitis prompts advisory in NYC. Here's what you can do.

Increase in rare bacterial illnesses leading to meningitis in New York City since 2021.
Importance of vaccination and early medical attention in cases of meningococcal disease. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Health

Toronto Public Health warns of potential measles exposure at new location linked to 2nd case | CBC News

Residents in Toronto could have been exposed to measles at St. James Town Public Library and Wellesley Community Centre.
Toronto Public Health advises individuals to check vaccination records, monitor symptoms until April 5, and seek medical advice promptly if exposed to measles. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Health

Alameda Co. issues warning after possible measles exposure at San Leandro restaurant

Possible measles exposure at a San Leandro restaurant on March 9 from 4:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Health officials advise those meeting specific criteria to contact a healthcare provider. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
Health

Mumps outbreak reported in NJ - the symptoms to watch out for

Residents in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, are urged to stay alert due to an outbreak of mumps tied to international travel. Health officials stress the importance of vaccination. [ more ]
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www.santacruzsentinel.com
2 months ago
Public health

Syphilis outbreak reported in Santa Cruz County

Syphilis outbreak in Santa Cruz County, primarily in Watsonville among homeless individuals
Bacterial outbreak of shigellosis also reported in North County region, impacting homeless individuals [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Health

York Region Public Health investigating adult case of measles with 'unknown' infection source | CBC News

YRPH is investigating a confirmed case of measles with an unknown source of infection.
Measles is highly contagious, can be fatal, and has exposure locations like restaurants and medical clinics. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Will a year of industrial accidents change the landscape of East Bay's refinery row'?

Contra Costa County Public Health issued a warning about a new flaring incident at the Martinez Refinery, mentioning possible eye, skin, nose, or throat irritation for residents.
Refinery accidents and violations have been ongoing in the East Bay industrial cluster, with incidents including fires, power outages, and chemical releases. [ more ]
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