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Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak: CDC Confirms First US Case Of Mystery Illness In Washington State
The virus has already killed six people and sickened more than 300.
Baltimore Tops The List Of Highest Sexually Transmitted Disease Rate In US
Recently, the CDC released its Sexually Transmitted Surveillance Report as well as new data on the number of reported cases of these diseases.
Pennsylvania State Police Searching For Suspect Who Allegedly Released Bedbugs Inside Store
The bugs were found in two sealed pill bottles left behind in the store.
Norwegian Cruise Ship Passengers Suffer Illness While On-board, Second Time This Week
In a recurring incident. some passengers aboard the Norwegian Joy cruise ship reported minor medical complaints and were treated by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics at the San Pedro port early Sunday.
Superbugs On The Rise? New CDC Report Finds Threat Has Increased From Previous Report In 2013
The report found that 35,000 people die every year from these drug-resistant "superbugs" compared to 23,000 in 2013.
CWD Is Spreading In Deer Herds In Upper Midwest Despite Best Efforts
While authorities are working to contain the zombie deer virus by making it impossible to remove the carcasses of affected animals, those steps might have come too late.
Legionnaires Outbreak: Four Deaths Linked To North Carolina State Fair
Over 130 people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires or Pontiac fever since the state fair in September.
Juul Cancels Fruity Flavor Vape As Vaping Illness Deaths Hit 33
Juul bans sale of fuity pods amid worsening EVALI outbreak.
Kroger, Walgreens Stop Sales Of E-Cigarette Over Vape Lung Disease
Kroger and Walgreens Boots Alliance joined the list of retailers that will not sell e-cigarettes stuck in vaping related controversies.
Three Babies Dead, Five More Sick From Bacterial Infections At Pennsylvania Hospital
The eight newborns are believed to have suffered a bacterial infection at the hospitals intensive care unit due to their weakened immune systems.
Vaping Illness Cases Hits 1,080 And 19 Deaths: Symptoms, Facts You Should Know
The death and injury toll from vaping in the U.S. shows no signs of slowing down.
Ohio Drug Deaths: 10 Dead In One County Over 26 Hour Span From Opioid, Drug Overdoses
The deaths were reported by the coroner for Franklin County, Ohio, on their personal Facebook page.
US Vaping Ban To Hit Sales Of Canadian Cannabis Companies
The increasing curbs by the United States on vaping products as in the vaping ban of Michigan State plus the falling demand are hitting the sales of Canadian cannabis majors badly.
Ethnicity Plays A Role In What Drives You To Suicide, Study Finds
Current U.S. Census Bureau projections suggest that the majority of the American population will be composed of "minority" individuals by 2044.
5 Ill Effects Of Vaping You Should Know
Vaping-related illnesses are on the rise and here is a list of the most important ill effects of vaping you must be aware of.
One In Six US Children Have A Developmental Diasbility, Reports CDC
CDC reports an increase in U.S. children diagnosed with developmental disabilities like Autism, ADHD and Intellectual disabilities.
CDC: Fatal Valley Fever Cases Rising Rapidly
As per the CDC report, the number of cases of valley fever is on the rise and spreading.
CDC Warns Animal Lovers of Zoonotic Pathogens
Pet/animal lovers need to be cautious about the rising number of zoonotic diseases.
One In 16 Women's First Sexual Encounter Was Forced According To New Study
The study's results equates to nearly 3.4 million women who were verbally or physically coerced into their first sexual experience.
Mystery Illness: Vitamin E Contaminant Discovered In Marijuana Vaping Products Linked To Lung Problems
The contaminant was found by health officials testing marijuana products submitted by patients suffering from pulmonary lung disease.
Massachusetts Woman Dead From Deadly, Rare Mosquito-Born Virus
The woman reportedly showed first symptoms of the virus a few days before passing away over the weekend.
Teen Blames Lung Collapse On His Vaping Habits
The teen was rushed to a nearby hospital after suffering chest pains he feared may be a heart attack.
Carnival Cruise Ship Had Brown Water In Showers, 15 Flies In Bagels: CDC Report
In some disturbing cruise news to pleasure-loving cruise ship travelers, Carnival Cruise liner’s Carnival Fantasy failed sanitation tests and yielded the lowest score in 30 years history of the Carnival ship.
Legionnaires' Outbreak 2019: Georgia Health Officials Confirm Death, 61 'Probable' Cases
Along with the death, there are 12 confirmed cases and over 60 potential cases still to deal with.
Infectious Outbreaks In 3 States Due To Improper Handling Of Vaccines By Doctor And Wife
A Kentucky doctor and his wife were reprimanded for contributing to a public health crisis.
Legionnaires Outbreak? Three Guests Diagnosed With Disease After Staying In Atlanta Hotel
The hotel in downtown Atlanta has confirmed it has closed until an investigation into a cause for the infections is found.
Instagram Anti-Bullying Tools: Everything To Know
In an effort to protect its users, Instagram has announced two new anti-bullying tools that will help prevent people from bullying others as well as protect those who are on the receiving end of such aggressive online behavior.
Cavi Brand Papayas Could Be Source Of Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak, Says CDC
The CDC urged people not to sell, serve or eat Cavi Brand whole fresh papayas as it is likely to be the source for Salmonella Outbreak.
Pillsbury Flour Recall 2019: Bread Flour Recalled Over E. Coli Outbreak
An E. Coli outbreak continues even as the federal government recalls contaminated brands of flour.
Measles Outbreak 2019: Measles Nearing 1,000 Confirmed Cases In The US According To CDC
With a year where measles has experienced a resurgence around the world, the CDC has revealed that the U.S. is now close to 1,000 confirmed cases.