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WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency. What happens next?
The spread of mpox through certain African countries led the Africa Centres for Disease Control and…
PTI
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A brief history of America's love affair with fluoridated water — and why it's now up for debate
Too much fluoride can make your teeth brown, but getting a little bit is a dentist's dream. Here's …
Hilary Brueck
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More cases reported in McDonald's E. coli outbreak
The CDC on Friday said it has now identified at least 75 people across 13 states who are infected w…
Dominick Reuter
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Bird flu alert in Canada as teen tests positive; officials launch investigation
While human infections are uncommon, recent cases in humans with no known animal exposure have rais…
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What is the Chandipura virus that has already claimed the lives of 6 children in Gujarat?
Chandipura virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks, and sand flies, causes fever and symptoms simil…
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McDonald's sales dropped for the 2nd quarter in a row as customers keep tightening their belts
Global sales at the Golden Arches fell 1.5%, driven by international markets, especially France, th…
Nora Redmond
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Walking pneumonia is spreading. Doctors share the tell-tale symptoms to look for, and varied ways to treat it.
Walking pneumonia has been on the rise nationwide, mainly among kids. The bacteria can linger for w…
Hilary Brueck
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McDonald's says store visits and sales dropped in wake of E. coli outbreak
McDonald's said daily sales took a hit as some customers avoided its restaurants during the health …
Dominick Reuter
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Zika virus: How worried do you need to be about the mosquito-borne disease as cases rise in India?
Zika virus, primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, shares its vector with dengue and chikunguny…
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My daughter ate at McDonald's and got sick 10 days later. Now she's hospitalized with E. coli and acute kidney failure.
A young girl was diagnosed with a life-threatening complication from E. coli, around the same time …
Tess Martinelli
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How McDonald's can learn from other fast-food giants in recovering from the deadly E. coli outbreak
Chipotle faced a similar food-safety crisis in 2015 and 2016, but managed to bounce back less than …
Kelsey Vlamis,Amanda Goh
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What to do if you ate a McDonald's Quarter Pounder and feel ill
The fast food giant's Quarter Pounder burgers have been linked to 49 E. coli infections, including …
Serafina Kenny
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Bengaluru on dengue alert: City reports over 1,000 cases in 20 days; BBPM Chief falls prey to disease
Bengaluru, Karnataka’s bustling capital, is currently witnessing a worrying surge in dengue fever c…
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These are the 10 dirtiest cruise ships, according to the CDC — including an ultra-luxury vessel
The CDC randomly inspects cruise ships to prevent the spread of stomach viruses. Of the 119 it's re…
Brittany Chang
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These are the cleanest cruise ships this year, according to the CDC — including 18 with perfect scores
The CDC randomly inspects cruise ships to prevent the spread of stomach viruses. Of the 120 its rev…
Brittany Chang
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McDonald's explains why it doesn't think its E. coli outbreak will be like Chipotle's in 2015
McDonald's executives were asked about Chipotle's 2015 E. coli outbreak while giving an update Wedn…
Dominick Reuter
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Mojitos and an MRI: Meet the Americans who are getting health screenings on vacation
Americans are saving thousands of dollars by leaving the country for their health screenings and me…
Manisha Krishnan
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Top food safety lawyer says his phones are 'ringing off the hook' after McDonald's E. coli outbreak
At least one E. coli-related lawsuit has been filed against McDonald's with more expected to follow.
Natalie Musumeci
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A deadly E. Coli outbreak across 10 states has been linked to McDonald's Quarter-Pounders, CDC says
McDonald's shares dropped more than 9% after the CDC said one person died and ten others were hospi…
Erin Snodgrass
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More transmissible, higher fatality rate: India records first case of fast-spreading Mpox strain Clade 1B in Kerala man
While Mpox has appeared in India before, all prior cases were linked to the less deadly Clade II st…