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Romaine Lettuce Warning: 6 People Suffer Kidney Failure in E.Coli Outbreak
The CDC has issued a recall notice advising consumers to throw away products grown in Salinas, California.
CDC Warns Against Romaine Lettuce Amid Latest E.Coli Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an advisory cautioning both consumers and sellers to avoid romaine lettuce grown in the Salinas, California region amid a multi-state E. coli outbreak.
Don't Kiss Babies If You Feel or Are Sick, Doctor Warns Amid RSV Season
The condition can cause more inflammation and secretions in the airways than other typical bugs.
Two Thirds of Parents Struggle to Spot Signs of Depression in Their Kids
Most parents think children should be screened for depression at school.
CDC Identifies 'Toxin of Concern' in Vaping Lung Injuries and Deaths
U.S. health body finds a link between vitamin E acetate and e-cigarette illness.
Preventing Childhood Trauma Reduces Chances of Drug Abuse, Chronic Diseases
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published Tuesday indicates that adverse childhood experiences are associated with five of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States.
Anti-Vaccine Documentary Sequel to Secretly Screen in 19 U.S. States
The film features disgraced former doctor Andrew Wakefield.
Zombie Deer Disease: Everything You Need to Know
Scientists think the disease is the result of infection with mysterious pathogens known as abnormal "prion" proteins.
Girl Bleeds to Death after Contracting Fungal Infection from Mold Spores
Undiagnosed diabetes made the schoolgirl more vulnerable to the infection.
Dangers of Vaping: Facts and Statistics on Health Risks of E-Cigarettes
Health officials have urged e-cigarette users to stop vaping amid an ongoing investigation into lung injuries and deaths.
Six Unvaccinated Students Excluded From New York School
The state repealed religious exemptions earlier this year in response to the worst outbreak of measles in the U.S. for more than two decades.
70 Million Flu Vaccines Delayed This Year, According to CDC
Difficulty in nailing down the predominant strains this year led Sanofi Pasteur to delay production of its flu vaccine by a month.
This Type of Person Is More Likely to Have Anti-vax Tendencies
The study comes as 1,215 people have been diagnosed with measles due to an outbreak in the U.S.
CDC Investigates One Death, 193 Cases of Lung Disease Linked to Vaping
The CDC is investigating an "ongoing outbreak" of lung pulmonary issues in e-cigarette users following the death of an Illinois man on Friday.
Kids of Anti-vaxxers Should Have Access to Doctor Restricted: Survey
Vaccines protect children from infection, but also makes them less likely to spread diseases to vulnerable people.
Cruise Ship Fails Health Inspection After Dead Flies Found on Bagels
The Carnival cruise ship Fantasy fell short of a pass mark during a recent health inspection after sanitation officials found a number of concerning problems.
Georgia Man Gets Flesh-eating Infection After Dip in Gulf of Mexico
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, potentially fatal infection caused by several different types of bacteria.
Soda and Fruit Juice Linked to Cancer in Major Study of Sugary Drinks
Scientists combed through data on over 100,000 people for the study.
CDC Says Pig Ear Dog Treats May Have Caused 13 State Salmonella Outbreak
The salmonella bacteria can cause symptoms including diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, according to the CDC.
CDC: A Fecal Parasite In Pools Is Causing An Increase In Illness Outbreaks
Cryptosporidium infection (cryptosporidiosis) is an illness caused by tiny, cryptosporidium parasites that live in water.
Florida Woman Dies from Flesh-Eating Bacteria after Cutting Leg on Beach
"She couldn't wait to get down here and retire", Lynn Fleming's daughter-in-law said.
Vet Suffers Extreme Fatigue for a Decade after Catching Cat Scratch Disease
It took a year for Victoria Altoft's eye-sight to return to normal.
Suicide Rates Among Young Americans Hit Their Highest Levels since 2000
Researchers will next look at whether the opioid crisis has played a part in the rise.
How a Child's Brain Uses Energy Could Affect Their Risk of Being Obese
The period in which a kid's brain stops consuming so much fuel comes with the risk of becoming obese, scientists hypothesize.
'Bundles' of Live Worms Found Inside Boy's Stomach
Giant roundworm is the most common parasite in the world and can cause sufferers to cough as the worms move inside their body.
What I've Learned as a Sociologist Working With Anti-Vaxxers for a Decade
Many "anti-vax" parents see themselves as experts on their own children.
Birth Rates in the U.S. Have Dropped to a 32-Year Low—That's a Good Thing
The U.S. has had surprisingly high fertility rates for a long time.
My 12-Week-Old Baby Shouldn't Be at Risk of Measles, but She Is
Anti-vax and vaccine hesitant communities have launched powerful narrative appeals to counter scientific fact—and it doesn't take much for them to put us all at risk.
Robert Rayford Died of HIV 50 Years Ago: We're Still Failing Queer Youth
What stories get told? Whose experiences are uplifted? These questions help us identify who is truly valued by society. Whose lives really matter?
CDC Said Don't Wash Raw Chicken, Dividing the Internet
Should you wash raw chicken before cooking? The advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention proved controversial.