New York Child Dies of Measles, First Death in State in 30 Years
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An unvaccinated child in Lewis County has died from measles, marking the first fatality from the disease in New York in over three decades.
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Whole Foods Recalls Ashwagandha Capsules Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk
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Popular anti-anxiety capsules sold at Whole Foods have been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination, with no illnesses reported to date.
New York Reports First Measles Death in Over 30 Years Amid Outbreak
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A child's death in Lewis County marks a somber milestone as the state urges vaccination and containment efforts.
Virus Therapy Offers Hope for Chronic Infections as Antibiotics Fail
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A novel treatment utilizing bacteriophages is now available over-the-counter in Europe for patients battling infections resistant to traditional antibiotics.
Food and Drink Temperature Could Impact Cancer Risk and Weight, Experts Say
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Adjusting the temperature of consumed items may offer benefits for health, according to recent research.
Lawyer Died After Prescribed Antibiotic, Inquest Hears
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An inquest has heard that an "intelligent and successful" lawyer with no prior history of mental illness died by suicide shortly after being prescribed the antibiotic ofloxacin.
Washington State Resident Dies From Bird Flu After Dairy Farm Exposure
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This marks the first reported death from the illness in the U.S. this year, officials confirmed.
Temperature of Food and Drink Could Impact Health, Experts Say
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Experts suggest adjusting the temperature of consumed items may offer benefits ranging from weight loss to reduced cancer risk.
Virus Therapy Offers Hope for Chronic Infections When Antibiotics Fail
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A novel treatment using bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, is available over-the-counter in Europe for patients battling antibiotic-resistant infections.