US health officials say cyclospora outbreak has ended as number of reported cases declines
(WASHINGTON) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that the cyclospora outbreak that plagued thousands of people... Read More.
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1 death, 5 cases as New York City health officials report another Legionnaires’ disease cluster
(NEW YORK) -- New York City is experiencing another cluster of Legionnaires' disease just weeks after a cluster exposure in Manhattan was declared over.So... Read More.
Walking briskly may lower risk of death in some adults: Study
(NEW YORK) -- Walking faster for 30 minutes per day can lower the risk of death in some adults, a new study suggests.Researchers from... Read More.
New drug shows promise in reducing COPD symptoms in smokers, clinical trials show
(NEW YORK) -- A new drug appeared to show promise in reducing rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms in former and current... Read More.
Radish sprout mix added to ongoing recall of sprouts linked to salmonella, E. coli outbreak
(NEW YORK) -- Everything Sprouts, the company linked to a salmonella and E. coli outbreak from alfalfa sprouts, has voluntarily expanded its recall to... Read More.
North Carolina teen dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater: Officials
(NEW YORK) -- A North Carolina teenager has died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba called Naegleria fowleri that's found in warm freshwater, state... Read More.
FDA approves breakthrough drug to treat advanced pancreatic cancer
(WASHINGTON) -- The Food and Drug Administration approved on Wednesday a drug that could extend the survival of those with metastatic pancreatic cancer.The drug,... Read More.
2 people die from measles in Pennsylvania, marking state’s first deaths in 35 years
(NEW YORK) - Two people have died in Pennsylvania from measles, the state health department said Tuesday. Both were unvaccinated.These the first deaths related... Read More.
At least 55 sickened in salmonella, E. coli outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts
(NEW YORK) -- At least 55 people have been sickened in a salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts in 15 states,... Read More.
Personalized mRNA cancer vaccine shows promise in extending lifespan in melanoma trial
(NEW YORK) -- Merck and Moderna announced Wednesday that a personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine succeeded in a large, late-stage trial among high-risk patients with... Read More.
