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E. coli cases rise to 104 in outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders
Health officials said there no longer appears to be a food safety concern, and McDonald’s has resumed selling Quarter Pounders with slivered onions at the affected locations
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Woman, 23, had a ‘burning sensation' in her stomach. It was the first sign of a rare cancer
In 2023, Sydney Towle, then 23, developed a bump on her abdomen that she could feel. When she exercised, she experienced a stinging in her stomach. Worried that she developed a hernia, Towle visited an urgent care clinic.
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Groundbreaking procedure helps save South Florida woman's fertility as she battles cancer
The procedure, called Uterine Transposition, consists on temporarily suspending the uterus in the abdomen so the patient can receive radiation without affecting it
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Groundbreaking procedure preserves fertility
When a woman gets diagnosed with cancer, radiation can save her life, but with it, can come devastating impacts to her fertility. Now, a local hospital is the first to perform a procedure that is giving women hope for the future, and it involves temporarily moving around your organs.
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Will fluoride go away when Trump takes office?
Dentists say fluoridated water was one of the most significant public health advances in recent memory. The incoming administration may not see it that way.
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FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA said the proposed order is not final yet, which means companies can still market over-the-counter drugs containing oral phenylephrine for now.
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Do the Covid vaccines provide long-lasting protection?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends that people ages 65 and up and those with weakened immune systems get a second dose of the 2024-25 Covid vaccine six months after their first dose, NBC News reports.
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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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Egg showers and parenthood plan B: Kellee Stewart helps women fight for their fertility
Actress turned fertility activist Kellee Stewart is fighting to make alternative means to motherhood alive and affordable for all.
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Dense breast patients at higher risk of cancer may need more screening. Who pays for it?
Rochelle Broder-Singer was 49 years old when she was diagnosed with a common form of breast cancer last year. She caught it early thanks to diligent screenings, but as a woman with dense breast tissue, it wasn’t just a mammogram she needed.
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Insurance fails to cover screenings that detect breast cancer
Rochelle was 49 years old when she was diagnosed with a common form of breast cancer last year. She caught it early thanks to diligent screenings, but as a woman with dense breast tissue, it wasn’t just a mammogram she needed.
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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.