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Ohio cyclosporiasis cases surge as producers and shoppers take precautions
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (349+ words) Cyclosporiasis, which causes people to have explosive diarrhea, is now forcing farmers and customers to take precautions. Looking at the latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are more than 1,600 confirmed cases. The agency is also investigating 5,100 reported…...
CDC-linked cyclospora outbreak spreads to more than 30 states
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (36+ words) Yahoo Board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Mahsa Tehrani discusses the cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce, with cases reported in more than 30 states on 'America Reports.'...
Dr. Erica Schwartz faces vaccines questions at CDC director confirmation hearing
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (1056+ words) Dr. Erica Schwartz faced questions from senators on vaccines and running agencies independently during her confirmation hearing to be the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday. Ranking Member Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., asked Schwartz…...
West Nile Virus detected in mosquitoes collected in Worcester, officials say
12+ hour, 16+ min ago (210+ words) West Nile Virus was detected in mosquitoes collected from a trap site in Worcester, according to officials. While West Nile can infect people of all ages, but specifically people over the age of 50 are at higher risk of infection. Most…...
US farm runoff is pushing stream pesticide levels to harmful highs, especially in the Midwest
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (482+ words) Heavily farmed parts of the Midwest are among the places where a federal study found some of the most troubling pesticide patterns in U.S. streams, with contamination regularly reaching levels that may injure aquatic life. At most locations, the decadelong USGS…...
Cyclospora parasite linked to fresh produce. Here's what to do
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (30+ words) Yahoo Cyclospora can trigger severe diarrhea, so hydrate often, use OTC options carefully and see a doctor if symptoms continue....
Ways to combat childhood obesity as a family
8+ hour, 15+ min ago (17+ words) Yahoo Ways to combat childhood obesity as a family...
Georgia emergency doctors warn of dangers following rise in 7-OH kratom use
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (406+ words) The state of Georgia is cracking down on some drugs that people could previously buy legally at places like gas stations. The DEA says it's now moving to ban 7-OH, a synthetic form of kratom. Channel 2's Tom Regan spoke…...
Amazon defender Raoni leaves hospital a month after surgery
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (263+ words) Brazilian tribal chief Raoni Metuktire, the most recognized face of the fight to save the Amazon rainforest, was discharged Wednesday after spending a month in hospital and undergoing intestinal surgery. Raoni, who is over 90 years old and has been in…...