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A World Health Organization (WHO) spokesperson recently described the coronavirus pandemic as “one big wave” and cautioned against complacency in…
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Whole Foods recalls 234 pounds of curry chicken salad due to possible listeria
On Saturday, a Whole Foods Market establishment in Everett, Mass., announced a recall of approximately 234 pounds of curry chicken…
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Ukraine outbreak brings polio back to Europe, WHO says
GENEVA – Two children in southwestern Ukraine have been paralyzed by polio, the first outbreak of the disease in Europe…
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FDA wants food companies to hand over their pathogens
CHICAGO – Investigations into foodborne illness are being radically transformed by whole genome sequencing, which federal officials say is enabling…
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Superbug forecast: Infections will increase in US
Infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria are projected to increase in the United States if no action is taken soon, but…
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First self-injectable HIV antibody may prevent virus transmission
The first self-injectable HIV antibody, PRO 140, has a 98 percent success rate in reducing the virus in HIV patients’…
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14 most dangerous summer foods
Who doesn’t love picnics and barbecues? Thing is, if you don’t practice safe food preparation, outdoor eating can also set…
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CDC urges early flu treatment as study shows low vaccine effectiveness
ATLANTA – This year’s flu vaccine is only 23 percent effective, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease…
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