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E. coli linked to cheddar cheese made with raw milk sickens 7 in the U.S.
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (280+ words) At least seven people in three states, including young children, have been sickened by E. coli'food poisoning'linked to cheddar cheese made from raw milk, federal health officials said Monday. California-based'Raw Farm'made the cheese that is the "likely source" of the outbreak,…...
Parents help create independent living community for adults with disabilities
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (878+ words) SMITHFILD, N.C. "Living in your own home is a big part of the American Dream. But adults with disabilities often face significant barriers to independent living. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a lack of affordable and accessible…...
Brain injury survivor finds new purpose after injury
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (396+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. "Every year, millions of Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury. It can be something that changes their lives forever. Justin Parks was coming home from a corner store when the car he was riding in hydroplaned and slammed into…...
Missouri doula program shows early success as lawmakers look to expansion
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (1309+ words) MISSOURI "In the past year, Christian King, a doula based in Kansas City, has supported more than 40 mothers enrolled in Medicaid through their pregnancy, birth and postpartum. In that role, she helps educate and support families about birth and babies,…...
Health department issues warning about rabies case in Ransomville
7+ hour, 6+ min ago (109+ words) The Niagara County Department of Health has issued a warning about a confirmed case of rabies in Ransomville. Officials say a raccoon tested positive after an incident last Wednesday between the raccoon and a dog. They say the dog was…...
Morning Briefing Texas March 16
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (398+ words) Good morning, Texas. Here's what you need to know today." 1."South Texans demand more dementia research Experts say Latinos are 1.5 times more likely than non-Hispanic whites to develop dementia. However, Hispanics are still not represented in research." The South Texas…...
Discussing environmental factors in breast cancer causation
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (187+ words) Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester executive director discusses en'vi'ron'mental factors in breast cancer causation'Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester executive director discusses…...
Northern Light EMMC nurses preparing to strike
2+ day, 35+ min ago (368+ words) BANGOR " Nurses are preparing to strike at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Nurses said that they are asking for safe nurse-to-patient staffing ratios. "Everything we do is to make sure our patients are safe and well taken…...
South Texans demand more dementia research
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (457+ words) RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas " Folks were vulnerable at a recent community platica, or community chat, in Rio Grande City." The heart-to-heart conversations were about dementia, which for many can be difficult to address." Dr. Sara Masoud, a community dementia researcher,…...
Early heat wave brings risks to Ventura County fieldworkers
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (107+ words) Early heat wave brings risks to Ventura County fieldworkers'Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Early heat wave brings risks to Ventura County fieldworkers VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. " A…...