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These Are The 9 Dirtiest Cruise Ships Of 2024. Here's What Went Wrong
Not all cruise ships are as clean as they seem. The CDC's 2024 report highlights the ships that fell short on sanitation.
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Mpox Outbreak In Africa: Is The Mysterious Disease In DRC Caused By Malaria?
Mpox Outbreak In Africa: The outbreak of Mpox in Democratic Republic of Congo, which has spread steadily across Africa, is compounded by overlapping health crises, including severe malaria and malnutrition.
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US Reports First Severe Infection Of Bird Flu In A Human
A patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe infection of avian influenza, marking the first serious human case in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Wednesday.
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Is it Safe to Use a Fan in Extreme Heat? Conflicting Guidelines from Experts
With extreme heat on the rise, experts disagree on safe temperature limits for fan use. The CDC advises against using fans over 32.2°C, citing risks in high temperatures. However, WHO sets the threshold at 40°C. Recent studies suggest humidity plays a key role in determining fan effectiveness, with fans aiding cooling in moist conditions. This ha...
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US Faces Surge In Highly Contagious 'Jock Itch' Cases Linked To Sexual Activity
The US is witnessing a rise in cases of the rare genital fungus, TMVII, which causes jock itch, particularly among men who have sex with men.
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Private Hot Tubs On Cruises Pose Risk Of Legionnaires Disease, CDC Reports
The CDC has warned travelers about the risks associated with private hot tubs on cruise ships after two outbreaks of Legionnaires disease.
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Onions Served At McDonald's Are Likely Source Of E. Coli: US Health Agency
Fresh, slivered onions served on Quarter Pounders and other menu items from McDonald's are the likely source of E. coli outbreak in the United States, said the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Washington Reports Four New Bird Flu Cases in Farmworkers, US Tally Reaches 31
Washington state recently confirmed four new bird flu cases among farmworkers, bringing the national total to 31. The virus, spread widely among animals, has shown no signs of human-to-human transmission yet, according to health experts. Workers reportedly experienced mild symptoms. As flu season approaches, experts warn of potential viral genetic ...
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Burger King, Taco Bell And Pizza Hut Pull Onions From Menu After McDonalds E. Coli Outbreak
Yum Brands, which oversees KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, said it was removing onions “out of an abundance of caution.”
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What's Is E. Coli Outbreak That's Being Linked To McDonald's Burgers
A person died and 49 others fell ill following an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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McDonald's Linked To One Death, Dozens Of Food Poisonings In US
One person has died and dozens have fallen sick following a severe E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Tuesday.
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"Maggots, Slime, And Disease": World's Dirtiest Cruise Ships Named And Shamed
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has revealed the top 10 filthiest cruise ships of 2024 after health officials randomly inspected 114 different ships.
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"So Dumb": Melinda French Gates Slams CEOs Who Brag About Sleep Deprivation
In a recent interview, Melinda French Gates criticised CEOs and tech entrepreneurs who boast about functioning on minimal sleep, calling the trend "so dumb."
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Morocco Records First Mpox Case In Marrakesh Since WHO Emergency Alert
Morocco has recorded a case of mpox in the tourist city of Marrakesh, the first in north Africa since the WHO declared an international emergency last month, the Africa CDC said.
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Listeria Outbreak Claims 9 Lives In US, Health Authorities Advise Checking Refrigerated Food
Deadly Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, first reported in July, has resulted in at least 57 hospitalizations and nine deaths across 18 US states, according to the CDC.
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These Are The 9 Dirtiest Cruise Ships Of 2024. Here's What Went Wrong
Not all cruise ships are as clean as they seem. The CDC's 2024 report highlights the ships that fell short on sanitation.
-
Mpox Outbreak In Africa: Is The Mysterious Disease In DRC Caused By Malaria?
Mpox Outbreak In Africa: The outbreak of Mpox in Democratic Republic of Congo, which has spread steadily across Africa, is compounded by overlapping health crises, including severe malaria and malnutrition.
-
US Reports First Severe Infection Of Bird Flu In A Human
A patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe infection of avian influenza, marking the first serious human case in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Wednesday.
-
Is it Safe to Use a Fan in Extreme Heat? Conflicting Guidelines from Experts
With extreme heat on the rise, experts disagree on safe temperature limits for fan use. The CDC advises against using fans over 32.2°C, citing risks in high temperatures. However, WHO sets the threshold at 40°C. Recent studies suggest humidity plays a key role in determining fan effectiveness, with fans aiding cooling in moist conditions. This ha...
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US Faces Surge In Highly Contagious 'Jock Itch' Cases Linked To Sexual Activity
The US is witnessing a rise in cases of the rare genital fungus, TMVII, which causes jock itch, particularly among men who have sex with men.
-
Private Hot Tubs On Cruises Pose Risk Of Legionnaires Disease, CDC Reports
The CDC has warned travelers about the risks associated with private hot tubs on cruise ships after two outbreaks of Legionnaires disease.
-
Onions Served At McDonald's Are Likely Source Of E. Coli: US Health Agency
Fresh, slivered onions served on Quarter Pounders and other menu items from McDonald's are the likely source of E. coli outbreak in the United States, said the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Washington Reports Four New Bird Flu Cases in Farmworkers, US Tally Reaches 31
Washington state recently confirmed four new bird flu cases among farmworkers, bringing the national total to 31. The virus, spread widely among animals, has shown no signs of human-to-human transmission yet, according to health experts. Workers reportedly experienced mild symptoms. As flu season approaches, experts warn of potential viral genetic ...
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Burger King, Taco Bell And Pizza Hut Pull Onions From Menu After McDonalds E. Coli Outbreak
Yum Brands, which oversees KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, said it was removing onions “out of an abundance of caution.”
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What's Is E. Coli Outbreak That's Being Linked To McDonald's Burgers
A person died and 49 others fell ill following an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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McDonald's Linked To One Death, Dozens Of Food Poisonings In US
One person has died and dozens have fallen sick following a severe E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Tuesday.
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"Maggots, Slime, And Disease": World's Dirtiest Cruise Ships Named And Shamed
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has revealed the top 10 filthiest cruise ships of 2024 after health officials randomly inspected 114 different ships.
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"So Dumb": Melinda French Gates Slams CEOs Who Brag About Sleep Deprivation
In a recent interview, Melinda French Gates criticised CEOs and tech entrepreneurs who boast about functioning on minimal sleep, calling the trend "so dumb."
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Morocco Records First Mpox Case In Marrakesh Since WHO Emergency Alert
Morocco has recorded a case of mpox in the tourist city of Marrakesh, the first in north Africa since the WHO declared an international emergency last month, the Africa CDC said.
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Listeria Outbreak Claims 9 Lives In US, Health Authorities Advise Checking Refrigerated Food
Deadly Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, first reported in July, has resulted in at least 57 hospitalizations and nine deaths across 18 US states, according to the CDC.
