Two people are dead after they contracted a flesh-eating bacterium eating raw oysters in Louisiana, a state health official said. The deaths were due to Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium that…
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Doctor Breaks Down Important Medical Terms
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CDC director Susan Monarez out after a few weeks on the job
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CDC quietly scales back on surveillance program for foodborne illnesses
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Experts say overall dental health is on the decline due to poor brushing
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First human case of screwworm parasite found in U.S. in person who traveled to El Salvador
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First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite detected in the U.S.
The first human case of the flesh-eating parasite new world screwworm has been detected in the United States, the Department of Health and Human Services said early Monday. The case,…
At least 21 hospitals have ended or restricted trans care for minors since January
More than 20 hospitals and health systems have temporarily or indefinitely rolled back transgender care for minors and some young adults this year amid threats of federal investigations and cuts…
The 9 Best Legging Alternatives for Workouts
Confession time: I love working out and working clothes (sports bras, sneakers, you name it) — but I don’t really like leggings. It sounds odd, since they’re the quintessential workout…
7 ways to fight back after your prior authorization is denied by health insurance
When Sally Nix found out that her health insurance company wouldn’t pay for an expensive, doctor-recommended treatment to ease her neurological pain, she prepared for battle. It took years, a…