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What Is Benzene And How to Protect Yourself From It
Benzene is a chemical that is a colorless or light yellow liquid that quickly evaporates into the air. Here’s what to do if you are exposed to benzene, as recommended by the CDC.
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COVID-19 Infections Rise in 18 States
Eighteen states are seeing an increasing rate of infections as the U.S. approaches 100,000 deaths from the pandemic. Huge crowds at Memorial Day celebrations in some states have health officials concerned another large spike in cases could be on the horizon.
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‘A Tinder Box': Nursing Homes Long Struggled to Contain Infections. Here's What They Can Do Now
For the Isabella Geriatric Center at the northern end of Manhattan, the coronavirus has been a calamity, suspected of killing nearly 100 residents at the 705-bed nursing home. The death toll forced it to store bodies in a refrigerated truck and prompted U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat to call for an investigation into whether nursing homes have withheld information from regulators…
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More Polio Cases Now Caused by Vaccine Than by Wild Virus
Four African countries have reported new cases of polio linked to the oral vaccine, as global health numbers show there are now more children being paralyzed by viruses originating in vaccines than in the wild. In a report late last week, the World Health Organization and partners noted nine new polio cases caused by the vaccine in Nigeria, Congo, Central...
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Anti-Anxiety Med Alprazolam Recalled Due to Possible ‘Foreign Substance'
Mylan Pharmaceuticals issued a nationwide voluntary recall of one lot of Alprazolam — the generic name for prescription anti-anxiety drug Xanax — tablets due to the potential presence of a foreign substance, the company announced. The recall is being carried out due to the potential presence of an unspecified “foreign substance,” Mylan said in its announcement.
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Sanofi Recalls Zantac Heartburn Drug
Pharmaceutical giant Sanofi announced Friday that it is voluntarily recalling heartburn drug Zantac amid ongoing investigations into a carcinogen found in the medication in September. Many pharmacies in the U.S. had already pulled Zantac and its generic equivalents from their shelves, and at least two makers of the drug’s generic version had already halted production.
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Global Fund Raises $13.92 Billion to Fight AIDS, TB, Malaria
An organization that funds programs to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria raised at least $13.92 billion for the next three years at an international conference, French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday. The Global Fund said after the conference that Macron, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Bono of the rock band U2 “committed to raise at least a further $100 million...
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Skid Row Doctor Says Health Risk Fear Over Homeless Isn't What it Seems
Skid Row’s street doctor says there should be shame around how California treats those living with homelessness.
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No Elective Surgeries at County-USC After Mold Contaminates Sterilization Room
No elective surgeries are being performed at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center for an estimated two weeks because of mold contamination in a room used to sterilize surgical equipment, it was reported Friday.
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NYC Health Officials Say Measles Outbreak Has Ended
A measles outbreak concentrated in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods in New York City is over, meaning an emergency order mandating vaccines will be lifted, health officials said Tuesday.
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Tests of E. Coli Outbreak at County Fair Inconclusive on Source: County
A child’s death from E. coli and more than a dozen other confirmed or probable cases have not been linked to a specific animal or exhibit, San Diego County officials said Wednesday. However, officials say their theory connecting the outbreak to livestock remains unchanged.
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Families of E. Coli Victim, Patients File Claims Against Fair Operator
The parents of the toddler who died after getting E. coli at the San Diego County Fair and two other families whose kids contracted the disease have filed claims against the 22nd District Agricultural Association, the state agency that runs the fair and the petting zoo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
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Foodborne Parasite Outbreak Has Sickened 100+ in Massachusetts: Health Officials
Massachusetts health officials are warning residents to practice safe food handling after an outbreak of a foodborne parasite that has sickened more than 100 people in the last three months alone. The state Department of Public Health said there has been a dramatic increase in reports of Cyclospora, a foodborne illness that causes gastrointestinal symptoms, including severe diarrhea.
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Altaire Expands Recall of Eye Drops and Ointments to CVS Stores Due to Sterility Concerns
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is expanding its voluntary recall of eye drops and eye ointments to those exclusively made for and sold at CVS following concerns the products may not be sterile, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced.
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10 Confirmed, 1 Probable E. Coli Case Linked to Animals at Fair as of July 10
According to the county, one probable case and 10 confirmed cases of E. Coli possibly linked to contact with animals at the San Diego County Fair have been reported as of July 10.
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FDA: Altaire Recalls Eye Drops, Eye Ointments Sold at Walgreens Due to Non-Sterility Concerns
Altair Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is voluntarily recalling multiple eye drops and eye ointments exclusively made for and sold at Walgreens following concerns the products may not be sterile, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced.
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2-Year-Old Dies After Contracting E. Coli at San Diego County Fair
A toddler has died after contracting E. coli after coming into contact with animals at the 2019 San Diego County Fair, health officials confirmed.
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2-Year-Old Dies After Contracting E. Coli at San Diego County Fair
A toddler has died after contracting E. coli after coming into contact with animals at the 2019 San Diego County Fair, health officials confirmed.
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OC Newborn Suffering From Painful Rare Disease
Often called the worst disease you’ve never heard of, an Orange County newborn is suffering from a rare and painful skin disorder, and at just 10 days old, doctors say Adrien Nava already experiences levels of pain many will likely never know.
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FDA Recalls Tattoo Inks Contaminated With Microorganisms
The Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of three types of tattoo inks because they are contaminated with microorganisms Wednesday.