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E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar cheese grows as two more illnesses reported
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (402+ words) WASHINGTON " An E. coli outbreak linked to'raw cheddar cheese'has grown, leaving two more people ill, federal health officials said.' The specific type of E. coli being investigated can cause serious kidney problems, while the bacteria generally cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia,…...
Thousands of parents unknowingly put children in danger if they bought this recalled plastic restraint kit, officials warn
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (199+ words) WASHINGTON " Parents who bought a tip-resistant kit through Amazon have a false sense of security, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a warning on Friday. Officials ordered a recall of around 253,500 plastic tip restraint kits, also referred…...
He suddenly couldn't speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mystery.
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (429+ words) CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla " The astronaut who prompted NASA's first medical evacuation earlier this year said Friday that doctors still don't know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station. Four-time space flier Mike Fincke said he was eating…...
11-year-old girl in serious condition after water rescue in West Seattle
10+ hour, 56+ min ago (276+ words) An 11-year-old girl is in serious condition after a water rescue near Chelan Avenue SW on Friday, the Seattle Fire Department said. 11-year-old girl in serious condition after water rescue in West Seattle SEATTLE " An 11-year-old girl was in serious…...
Forced to sell medications at a loss, rural Texas pharmacies seek new survival tactics
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1736+ words) Crystal McEntire lives two lives. Every morning, she wakes up to tend to her family's ranch near the top of the Texas Panhandle that houses a herd of Red Angus cattle. But after mornings of farm work, she exchanges her…...
Why colon cancer awareness matters for all ages
20+ hour, 47+ min ago (477+ words) SEATTLE " As Colon Cancer Awareness Month gets underway, physicians at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health are urging people of all ages to pay closer attention to symptoms and screening guidelines. Colorectal cancer is on the rise in people under 50 years of…...
Nexgrill recalls 10.2 million grill brushes after wire bristles found in food, throats
23+ hour, 19+ min ago (230+ words) WASHINGTON " Nexgrill Industries is recalling'more than 10.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes after reports that small bristles detached from the brushes, stuck to grills and food, and were swallowed by consumers, in some cases requiring medical intervention to remove the…...
Wildlife officials euthanize squirrels in Tacoma after resident reports bite
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (165+ words) TACOMA, Wash. " Wildlife officials euthanized five squirrels in Tacoma after a resident reported being bitten, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The incident was reported the morning of March 20. Officials say this is the only confirmed bite…...
3 things to know about colon cancer - New Day NW
2+ day, 27+ min ago (147+ words) 3 things to know about colon cancer - New Day NW'KING5.com 3 things to know about colon cancer - New Day NW To stream KING 5 on your phone, you need the KING 5 app. Download the KING 5 app Next up in 5 Example video title…...
Mother donates kidney to son after lifetime battling health issues
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (314+ words) WASHINGTON " As her son prepared for yet another major surgery in Georgia, Sherry Petty said something she had been holding onto for years. "Your whole life, I was never able to do anything to help you " and now I can....