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Teenage Domestic Violence Toward Young Women Can Lead To Homicide According To Study
A new study published shows a link between teenage domestic violence and how it can lead to homicide, especially among young women.
Measles Outbreak 2019: New CDC and World Health Organization Reports Highlight The Spread of Measles In 2019
New reports issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization highlight the speed with which measles has spread in 2019.
Indivior Stock Plunges 70% After US DOJ's Fraud Accusations
Drugmaker Indivior’s shares plunged more than 70 percent Wednesday after the U.S. Department of Justice charged it with fraudulent marketing of drug Suboxone Film used in opioid addiction treatment.
A Paralyzing Children's Disease Could Grow More Common, US Doctors Warn
A rare and potentially paralyzing disease affecting children may become more common according to U.S. doctors.
Measles Outbreak 2019: New York Parents Suing To Get Unvaccinated Kids Back In School
In the latest development to early 2019 measles outbreaks, parents in Rockland County, New York, are suing to have their kids put back in school after being blocked for being unvaccinated.
Unvaccinated Child's Tetanus Scare Highlighted By CDC Amid Anti-Vaxx Movement
A story about a 6-year-old's 2017 tetanus scare is reported by the CDC amid an ongoing anti-vaccination movement.
Zombie Deer Virus: List Of States Where It Could Affect Humans
Reported cases of Zombie Deer virus spreading among deers, elks and moose are alarming public health officials.
Mystery Illness In 2018 Has Caused Paralysis In Record Number Of Children
Acute flaccid myelitis has affected more people this year than ever before, according to the CDC.
Mysterious Disease Has Affected 116 People In The US And Spread To More Than 30 States
Acute flaccid myelitis is a rare, but serious disease that has affected more than 100 people in the U.S. this year.
What Romaine Lettuce Is Safe To Eat After Recall?
The FDA has revised its warning to consumers about eating romaine lettuce. The agency said it is now safe to eat as long as it does not come from the central coast region of California.
What Lettuce Is Safe To Eat? Romaine Recall And What You Need To Know
The FDA and the CDC are warning consumers to throw away all romaine lettuce products and discontinue eating them because of an E.coli outbreak.
2018 Recalls: All The Food That Has Recently Been Recalled
Over the last few days several recalls of meat, dog food, and romaine lettuce have been announced. Here is everything recently recalled that you may have missed.
JBS Tolleson Beef Recall: 6.9 Million Pounds Recalled, How To Get A Refund
Beef supplier JBS Tolleson has issued a recall of 6.9 million pounds of beef because of salmonella contamination, including ground beef products.
CDC Issues Update On Salmonella Outbreak In Turkey Ahead Of Thanksgiving
The CDC has issued an update to consumers about handling and eating raw turkey products that could be infected with salmonella.
What Is Acute Flaccid Myelitis? Rare Polio-Like Illness Reported In 24 States
The illness is a rare but serious condition which can affect the nervous system.
Measles Symptoms, Vaccine: 107 People Across 21 States Infected
Measles is a contagious disease caused by an airborne virus, which spreads through an infected person’s cough or sneeze. While it is rare in the United States, it is still a common disease in places like Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Africa.
Pepperidge Farm Recalls Goldfish Crackers Amid Salmonella Scare
The company has recalled 3.3 million units of Goldfish crackers due to possible presence of salmonella bacteria.
Salmonella Outbreak Tied To Raw Turkey Could Be Widespread In Industry: CDC
CDC has advised consumers and retailers to handle turkey meat with care and to consume it only have it is thoroughly cooked.
Kellogg's Recalls Honey Smacks Cereal After Salmonella Outbreak
A salmonella outbreak across the continental United States was linked to Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal, prompting a mass recall of the product.
Is It Safe To Eat Romaine Lettuce Now? CDC Offers Update
The Center for Disease Control said that it is "unlikely" contaminated romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona, is still on store shelves.
Workplace Noise Exposure Linked To High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol
Millions of American workers might have an increased risk of heart disease simply due to how loud their jobs are.
World’s Deadliest Germs Need New Home That CDC Wants $400 Million For
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has requested Congress for over $400 million for a new building to keep the most dangerous disease-causing microbes known to humans.
Who Is Timothy Cunningham? Missing CDC Employee, Family Offers Reward For Info
Timothy Cunningham, a 35-year-old commander in the U.S. Public Health Service, left work after feeling sick Feb. 12 and has not been heard from since.
Kratom Causes Salmonella Outbreak, Infecting People Across US
U.S. officials have linked a salmonella outbreak across the U.S. to kratom, a plant that is used to treat pain and anxiety and acts like an opioid.
Pink Battling The Flu Before Super Bowl National Anthem Performance
Pop star Pink says she's battling the flu ahead of her big national anthem performance.
Flu Season: Elementary School Closes Down After Dozens Call Out Sick
A school in New Hampshire was forced to close down after dozens of students and 15 teachers called out over flu-like symptoms.
Influenza A Symptoms: Teen Dies Of Liver Failure After Negative Flu Test
Kira Molina got tested Jan. 25, but died Tuesday of liver failure in an Atlanta hospital after being found unresponsive in her home on Sunday.
How Bad Is The Current Flu Season? Hospitals Busiest Since 2009 Epidemic
According to reports, CDC's current flu-tracking system showed that this time, for the first time in 13 years, the whole U.S. continental region (except Hawaii) was affected by the flu.
What's Open, Closed During Government Shutdown: Post Office, CDC, National Parks
During the government shutdown, only essential employees are working, meaning some places are closed or running with a limited staff.
What Are Fugu Poisoning Symptoms? Toxic Fish Mistakenly Sold In Japan
According to a report by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the poison found in parts of fugu fish can cause death in approximately 60 percent of the people who consume it.


