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Norovirus outbreaks are on the rise around the country and on cruise ships
So far this year, there have been 16 outbreaks on cruise ships, from norovirus, salmonella, e. coli or other unidentified ...
Carrot Recall Update As FDA Sets Highest Risk Level
A Class I recall is used when "a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death," according to the ...
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CDC's Vital Statistics Modernization: Teaming Up to Improve Public Health Data
The Vital Statistics Modernization Community of Practice is all about teamwork to improve public health data. By sharing ideas, trying new solutions, and making things easier for those who provide ...
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Does Circumcision Reduce Health Risks? A Closer Look at the Facts
Circumcision is a topic that often sparks debate, raising questions about its health implications. It’s crucial to examine ...
FDA starts testing raw cheese for bird flu
The FDA initiates sampling of aged raw milk cheese from cows to detect H5N1 bird flu, collaborating with USDA and CDC. They ...
Bird flu detected in nearly 1M chickens in Darke County, suspected in dead waterfowl in 9 other Ohio counties: What we know
The Ohio Department of Agriculture says just over 931,000 chickens in Darke County have been 'depopulated' to prevent the ...
A single cigarette slashes 20 minutes off your life expectancy, UK research suggests
That means if someone smokes a pack of 20 cigarettes per day, “20 cigarettes at 20 minutes per cigarette works out to be ...
Is norovirus common on cruise ships? What to know after back-to-back outbreaks.
Norovirus causes an inflammation of the stomach or intestines called acute gastroenteritis, according to the CDC. The virus ...
Asking Eric: Why regular STI screening is essential for sexual health safety
Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sexually active people with risk factors such as new partners, multiple ...
How America lost control of the bird flu outbreak, setting the stage for another pandemic
In coming years, the bird flu may cost billions of dollars more in expenses and losses. Worse, the outbreak poses the threat of a new pandemic.
Think You're Healthy? Science Says This Is How You Should Measure It
A new study has found that VO2 max is a better measure of cardiovascular health than body mass index (BMI). Here's what it is ...
Think You’re Healthy? Science Says This Is A Better Marker Than BMI
BMI stands for body mass index. It’s a calculation of your height relatively to your weight, according to the Centers for ...