Health and Wellness

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  15 hours ago

  Iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination

  CNN - Jamie Gumbrecht

  Produce supplier Taylor Farms is recalling iceberg lettuce shipped to 27 US states because of potential contamination with cyclospora, the parasite causing thousands of cases of diarrhea across the country. The company said it’s “actively removing” the products, has suspended distribution of iceberg …

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  21 hours ago

  It’s not clear why more young children are drowning — but here’s what you can do about it

  CNN - Katia Hetter

  Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 in the United States, and it’s getting worse. After years of declining rates, child drowning deaths have increased since the Covid-19 pandemic, perhaps because of disruptions to swimming lessons and public pool access. This trend has …

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  23 hours ago

  So you think you caught cyclospora, the diarrhea-causing parasite. Here’s what to do next

  CNN - Elise Haulund

  Ann McNitt found herself in the emergency room in Michigan this month with an upset stomach, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. She had endured two full days of trips to the bathroom every 20 to 30 minutes and was concerned about her hydration and potassium levels. “I went to the emergency room, still …

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  1 day ago

  What you need to breathe easier when the air is full of smoke

  CNN - Jen Christensen

  Many millions of Americans and Canadians are breathing bad air right now due to smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires and additional wildfires in northern Minnesota. If you’re in an affected area, it’s important to check air quality before you go anywhere this weekend, and keep certain items on …

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  1 day ago

  One death reported in New York City Legionnaires’ disease cluster

  CNN - Katherine Dillinger, Jen Christensen

  One person has died in connection with a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in New York City, Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin said Friday. As of Thursday night, 67 cases have been reported, and 12 people are hospitalized. Forty-three others were previously hospitalized but have been …

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  2 days ago

  Taylor Farms pulling iceberg lettuce after tie to cyclospora outbreak

  CNN - Brenda Goodman, Deidre McPhillips, Meg Tirrell

  Shredded iceberg lettuce sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis in five states, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration said. Taylor Fresh Foods, which supplied the lettuce, said Friday that it’s removing …