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Oct 08 2025HEALTH

Spinach in Meal Kits May Be Risky

A recent alert from health officials warns that some Hello Fresh meal kits might have spinach tainted with listeria. The meals in question were made by FreshRealm, a company already connected to a listeria outbreak from pasta meals. The affected meals are Cheesy Pulled Pork Pepper Pasta and Unstuff

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Oct 06 2025HEALTH

Measles Makes a Comeback in the Americas: What's Going Wrong?

The Americas might soon lose its measles-free status. This is because cases are popping up in Canada, Mexico, and the U. S. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is worried. To keep the measles-free title, these countries must have zero cases within a year. But time is running out. Vaccinatio

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Sep 19 2025HEALTH

Faith Leaders Stepping Up in Sierra Leone's Ebola Fight

In Sierra Leone, religious leaders played a crucial role during the Ebola outbreak from 2014 to 2016. They were not just spiritual guides but also key players in spreading awareness about the disease. This was not their first time helping with health issues. They had already been involved in campaig

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Sep 06 2025HEALTH

Mpox: WHO Ends Global Health Emergency Status

The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided that mpox is no longer a global health emergency. This decision comes after a significant drop in cases, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other affected countries like Burundi, Sierra Leone, and Uganda. The WHO's Director-General,

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Aug 20 2025HEALTH

Plague in California: What You Need to Know

Plague, a disease that might sound like something from history books, has made a recent appearance in California. A person in South Lake Tahoe has tested positive for this bacterial infection, likely after a flea bite during a camping trip. This isn't an isolated case either; just last month, someon

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Aug 06 2025HEALTH

Legionnaires' Disease: A Hidden Threat in NYC's Skyline

In the heart of New York City, a silent menace has taken hold. Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia, has recently struck Central Harlem. This outbreak has left 67 people ill and tragically claimed three lives. The culprit? Cooling towers, those towering structures perched on buildings,

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Jul 22 2025HEALTH

Rabies on the Rise: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Rabies is making a comeback in Nassau County, and health officials are concerned. Since last July, there have been 25 confirmed cases of rabies, the highest number in nearly a decade. The last time the county saw numbers like this was before they declared terrestrial rabies eradicated in 2016. Most

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

How Well Do Ethiopian Doctors Know About Mpox?

Mpox is a big deal. It's spreading, and it's causing problems. But how much do doctors in Ethiopia know about it? That's what a recent study tried to find out. The study looked at healthcare workers. It checked their knowledge and attitudes towards Mpox. It also tried to figure out what affects the

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Jul 15 2025HEALTH

Measles on the Rise: Why Vaccination Matters Now More Than Ever

Measles cases in the U. S. have hit a 33-year high, but New York City has managed to avoid outbreaks so far. Still, health officials are keeping a close eye on the situation. Seven cases have been reported in the city this year, with the latest confirmed in early July. Statewide, there have been 14

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Jul 12 2025WEATHER

When the North Gets a Chill: The Stratosphere's Role in US Winter Woes

The US has been experiencing some serious cold snaps lately, even as winters warm up overall. Scientists have been digging into why this happens and found some interesting connections to the stratosphere, the layer of the atmosphere above where planes fly. Two key patterns have been identified. The

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