Overuse of antibiotics in animal feed is making it harder for doctors to treat life-threatening infections in young children, a…
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Chipotle now linked to 35 confirmed E. coli cases
The number of confirmed E. Coli food poisoning cases linked to Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG.N) in Oregon and Washington…
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Gay, bisexual men report more indoor tanning, skin cancer
Sexual orientation may be a factor in a person’s risks of skin cancer and of using indoor tanning devices, suggests…
Read MoreU of Iowa has 60 percent of state’s mumps cases, agency says
The bulk of Iowa’s jump in mumps cases has been reported at the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City.…
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Watchful parents help early-maturing girls avoid alcohol abuse
Girls who hit puberty early are at sharply higher risk of abusing alcohol as teens if their parents don’t keep…
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First case of West Nile virus confirmed in North Dakota
North Dakota has its first confirmed West Nile virus case of the year. The state Health Department says a McLean…
Read MoreLack of people, supplies and money plague Africa’s Ebola fight, experts say
Three Ebola-stricken countries will seek nearly $700 million in aid at a U.N. conference this week to rebuild their devastated…
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South Korea boosts health precautions after sixth person dies of MERS
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea on Monday reported its sixth death from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome as authorities were…
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Health officials tracking down measles outbreak origin looking at Philippines, report says
California health officials working to track down the origins of a measles outbreak are reportedly looking to the Philippines, as…
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Disneyland measles outbreak linked to low vaccination rates
The rapid spread of a measles outbreak from Disneyland in California to communities around the country suggests that vaccination rates…
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