Florida Grapples With Largest Dengue Fever Outbreak in Decades
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The state has confirmed hundreds of locally acquired cases, prompting emergency measures in several counties.
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UK's 'Unhealthy' Food Ad Ban Exempts Chocolate Spreads, Study Finds
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New analysis reveals that products high in sugar and fat, such as chocolate spread, can still be advertised to children while healthier options like porridge face restrictions.
Third Person Dies From Bird Flu in U.S. After Exposure to Infected Cattle
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A resident of Washington state with prior health conditions is the first U.S. death from the virus in a year, linked to an outbreak in dairy herds.
New York Reports First Measles-Associated Death in Over 30 Years Amid Outbreak
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Health officials confirmed the death of a child in Lewis County, marking the first known measles-related fatality in the state in more than three decades.
Woman Told She Had Anxiety Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
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A patient's breast cancer was initially overlooked after a GP suggested her concerns were linked to medical anxiety.
Lawyer Died by Suicide After Being Prescribed 'Dangerous' Antibiotic, Inquest Hears
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An inquest heard that a lawyer with no history of mental illness died after taking ofloxacin, with the coroner noting it may have induced a determination to end his life.
Woman Forced to Pay Hundreds Before Receiving Life-Saving EpiPen
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An uninsured Virginia woman experienced a life-threatening allergic reaction and was told by an urgent care center that she had to pay $400 before receiving an EpiPen.
Washington State Resident Dies From Bird Flu After Exposure to Infected Cattle
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The death marks the first U.S. fatality from bird flu in a year, with the infection linked to dairy cattle.
Florida Faces Largest Dengue Fever Outbreak in Decades
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Over 485 locally acquired cases reported, with the Tampa Bay area experiencing the vast majority of infections.