public health
Brazilian woman in Colo. paralyzed from case of botulism
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US News By Isabel Keane Published April 23, 2024, 2:10 p.m. ET A young Brazilian woman working in Colorado through an exchange ...
Jury: BNSF Railway contributed to 2 deaths in Montana town
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HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A federal jury on Monday said BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people who were exposed ...
New Study Links Everyday Chemicals to Increased Risk of Cancer
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Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that can interfere with hormone systems at certain doses, affecting bodily functions and health. Commonly found in pesticides, ...
Canadian farmers take precautions as bird flu outbreaks hit U.S. dairy cattle
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The Dose19:04What’s going on with H5N1 bird flu? H5N1 is in the news again, and this time it has spread to cattle ...
Rat-urine-spreading leptospirosis jumps in NYC as people get sick
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NYC is looking to hire a ‘rat czar’ as city wages war on rodent population New York City is looking to hire ...
Eclipse watchers at Children’s Museum may have been exposed to measles
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How the anti-vax movement brought the measles back from near extinction Outbreaks across the U.S. have forced officials to declare emergencies. Why ...
A Junk Food Diet Can Cause Long-Term Damage to Brains
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Research led by USC indicates that a high-fat, sugary diet in adolescence can cause persistent memory impairments, despite later dietary improvements, highlighting ...
Is there a tuberculosis vaccine? Yes, but it’s not as good as it could be. It’s time for a new one.
Health
It’s 2024, and people are still dying from … consumption. This ancient disease, known today as tuberculosis or TB, has plagued humanity ...
I’m a dentist — here’s the truth about rinsing after brushing your teeth
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Health Care By Samantha Ibrahim Published April 13, 2024, 4:07 p.m. ET But if washing out the minty aftertaste of the paste ...
PFAS forever chemicals topped new EPA limits. Is yours on our map?
U.S.
EPA takes on ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. water The Environmental Protection Agency has established new regulations on “forever chemicals” such as PFOA ...
