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Stomach Bug Sickens Over 140 People on Caribbean Cruise, Forcing Passengers and Crew to Isolate in Cabins
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak affected 134 passengers and 7 crew members ...
CDC reports record tick bite emergency visits
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a near record level of tick-bite related emergency room ...
Study reveals primary cause of obesity — and it's not lack of exercise
Scientists find that diet, especially ultraprocessed foods, has a greater impact on obesity than physical activity levels, ...
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CDC Says 1 in 3 Kids Have Prediabetes—Here’s What Parents Need To Know
While scientists have concerns about how this data was collected, health care providers say it's good to know about the condition.
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Multistate salmonella outbreak linked to recalled frozen sprouted beans: CDC, FDA
Federal food and health officials have connected a salmonella outbreak impacting patients in 10 states to frozen sprouted ...
Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen sprouted beans, CDC warns
Salmonella infections typically cause diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps six hours to six days after exposure.
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White House holds back on promised overdose prevention funds
CDC staffers worry $140 million in grants could fail to reach state and local overdose programs. The White House officials ...
CDC data shows more people going to ER for tick bites
Nationwide, the data shows that this year, for every 100,000 people who go to the ER, 268 of them are for tick bites. While that may seem small, it’s a big jump from previous years. That rate is up ...