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E.coli Outbreak Linked to Salad Leaves Causes 26% Infection Surge in England
A 26% rise in Shiga toxin-producing E.coli infections in England during 2024, reaching 2,544 cases, was partly caused by a salad leaf outbreak in June 2024 that resulted in 293 infections, 126 hospitalizations, and two deaths. Young children were most affected.
E.coli Outbreak Linked to Salad Leaves Causes 26% Infection Surge in England
A 26% rise in Shiga toxin-producing E.coli infections in England during 2024, reaching 2,544 cases, was partly caused by a salad leaf outbreak in June 2024 that resulted in 293 infections, 126 hospitalizations, and two deaths. Young children were most affected.
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20% Bias Score
Senate Resolution Aims to Protect U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Senators King and Warren introduced a resolution to preserve the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) following reports that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may fire its members, jeopardizing the evidence-based healthcare recommendations that impact preventive services covered by most...
Senate Resolution Aims to Protect U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Senators King and Warren introduced a resolution to preserve the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) following reports that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may fire its members, jeopardizing the evidence-based healthcare recommendations that impact preventive services covered by most...
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Legionnaires' Outbreak at Michigan Retirement Home Causes Two Deaths
Two residents of Allegria Village, a continuing care retirement community in Dearborn, Michigan, died from Legionnaires' disease in June and July, prompting an investigation by Wayne County health officials into the facility's water system and raising concerns about the increasing number of cases na...
Legionnaires' Outbreak at Michigan Retirement Home Causes Two Deaths
Two residents of Allegria Village, a continuing care retirement community in Dearborn, Michigan, died from Legionnaires' disease in June and July, prompting an investigation by Wayne County health officials into the facility's water system and raising concerns about the increasing number of cases na...
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Nanaimo Defers Vote on Overdose Prevention Site Amidst Public Concerns
The Nanaimo City Council deferred a vote on closing a local overdose prevention site, prompting a meeting with VIHA to assess its effectiveness amid growing public concerns about associated disorder and lack of broader support services; this follows similar deferrals in Victoria, reflecting wider sk...
Nanaimo Defers Vote on Overdose Prevention Site Amidst Public Concerns
The Nanaimo City Council deferred a vote on closing a local overdose prevention site, prompting a meeting with VIHA to assess its effectiveness amid growing public concerns about associated disorder and lack of broader support services; this follows similar deferrals in Victoria, reflecting wider sk...
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60% Bias Score
12-Year-Old Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba After Lake Swim
Jaysen Carr, 12, died from a brain-eating amoeba infection after swimming in South Carolina's Lake Murray; his parents warn of the danger and lack of public awareness regarding the organism, naegleria fowleri, found in warm freshwater.
12-Year-Old Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba After Lake Swim
Jaysen Carr, 12, died from a brain-eating amoeba infection after swimming in South Carolina's Lake Murray; his parents warn of the danger and lack of public awareness regarding the organism, naegleria fowleri, found in warm freshwater.
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China's Success in Preventing Mother-to-Child Hepatitis B Transmission
A newborn in China tested negative for Hepatitis B, demonstrating the success of a nationwide program to prevent mother-to-child transmission of the virus, which has reduced infection rates in children under 5 from 0.96 percent in 2006 to 0.3 percent in 2020.
China's Success in Preventing Mother-to-Child Hepatitis B Transmission
A newborn in China tested negative for Hepatitis B, demonstrating the success of a nationwide program to prevent mother-to-child transmission of the virus, which has reduced infection rates in children under 5 from 0.96 percent in 2006 to 0.3 percent in 2020.
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Global Measles Resurgence: Over 10 Million Cases in 2023
A global measles outbreak has seen over 10 million cases in 2023, with significant outbreaks in the US (1,300+) and Canada (3,800+), primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals, highlighting the urgent need for increased vaccination and public health awareness.
Global Measles Resurgence: Over 10 Million Cases in 2023
A global measles outbreak has seen over 10 million cases in 2023, with significant outbreaks in the US (1,300+) and Canada (3,800+), primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals, highlighting the urgent need for increased vaccination and public health awareness.
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48% Bias Score
Senate Confirms New CDC Director; Top FDA Official Resigns
Dr. Susan Monari was confirmed as the new CDC director on Tuesday after a 52-47 Senate vote, marking the first time Senate confirmation was required. Simultaneously, Dr. Vinay Prasad, a high-ranking FDA official and vocal critic of the administration's COVID-19 response, resigned from his position.
Senate Confirms New CDC Director; Top FDA Official Resigns
Dr. Susan Monari was confirmed as the new CDC director on Tuesday after a 52-47 Senate vote, marking the first time Senate confirmation was required. Simultaneously, Dr. Vinay Prasad, a high-ranking FDA official and vocal critic of the administration's COVID-19 response, resigned from his position.
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Waitrose Recalls Protein Pots Over Salmonella Fears
Waitrose recalled its Egg and Spinach Protein Pots (90g) with "use-by" dates of July 31 and August 1, 2025, due to potential salmonella contamination; customers should return them to stores for a full refund.
Waitrose Recalls Protein Pots Over Salmonella Fears
Waitrose recalled its Egg and Spinach Protein Pots (90g) with "use-by" dates of July 31 and August 1, 2025, due to potential salmonella contamination; customers should return them to stores for a full refund.
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Fatal Botulism Outbreak in France Linked to Home-Canned Carrots
A 78-year-old woman in Maine-et-Loire, France, died from botulism poisoning after consuming home-canned carrots; several others were hospitalized, highlighting the dangers of improper food preservation.
Fatal Botulism Outbreak in France Linked to Home-Canned Carrots
A 78-year-old woman in Maine-et-Loire, France, died from botulism poisoning after consuming home-canned carrots; several others were hospitalized, highlighting the dangers of improper food preservation.
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32% Bias Score
Curaçao Faces Surge in Aggressive Bee Attacks
Aggressive bee attacks on Curaçao have increased, resulting in one death and numerous incidents prompting daily police responses, with imkers removing nests due to habitat loss and climate change.
Curaçao Faces Surge in Aggressive Bee Attacks
Aggressive bee attacks on Curaçao have increased, resulting in one death and numerous incidents prompting daily police responses, with imkers removing nests due to habitat loss and climate change.
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40% Bias Score
China's Success in Preventing Mother-to-Child Hepatitis B Transmission
A newborn in Jinan, Shandong province, tested negative for hepatitis B, thanks to a successful intervention program combating mother-to-child transmission in China, where the infection rate among children under 5 has dropped to 0.3 percent in 2020 from 0.96 percent in 2006-2008.
China's Success in Preventing Mother-to-Child Hepatitis B Transmission
A newborn in Jinan, Shandong province, tested negative for hepatitis B, thanks to a successful intervention program combating mother-to-child transmission in China, where the infection rate among children under 5 has dropped to 0.3 percent in 2020 from 0.96 percent in 2006-2008.
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44% Bias Score
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