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Allen County, IN

On August 20, a 6-year-old Standardbred mare in Allen County, Indiana, tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The mare, who was unvaccinated, was found down in the pasture on August 13 and was unable to rise. She was euthanized. EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that...

WNV-Positive Horse Euthanized in Indiana

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The Centers for Disease Control says cases of the highly contagious human parvovirus B19 are on the rise. What is it and how can we prevent it?

CDC warns cases of highly contagious parvovirus B19 are on the rise. What is it?

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The mortality rate can be as high as 40%.

Man Dies After Contracting Ebola-Like Tick-Borne Disease

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Don't dismiss these symptoms. Get your pet to the vet right away.

Veterinarians Are Sharing The Biggest Early Warning Signs Of Cancer In Dogs

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Cucumbers in 31 states and the District of Columbia are being recalled after hundreds of people have reported illnesses linked to salmonella. 

In an update, the Center of Disease Control (CDC) announced Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup infections, which were originally reported as two separate outbreaks.

88-year-old victim in Boar’s Head deli meat listeria outbreak underscores risks for those most vulnerable

The agency identified that 449 people were ill after eating salmonella-laden cucumbers and 125 people were hospitalized.

No one has died from salmonella linked to the infected cucumbers, the CDC said.

Candy sold at Target, Walmart, Dollar General stores recalled due to salmonella threat

The government agency revealed that...

Most US states’ cucumbers recalled after hundreds get salmonella

We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. You sit on the toilet thinking positive thoughts of landslides and waterfalls, but no matter how hard you try, you can not get that poop to come out. Or, when it finally does emerge, it looks like a couple of sad little chocolate M&Ms floating around the bowl.

Constipated? These Home Remedies Can Work Fast

Blood tests that can detect 90% of Alzheimer’s cases could revolutionize access to Alzheimer’s treatment, studies say.

Alzheimer’s blood test catches 90% of early dementia cases, study finds

Federal health officials are warning doctors to keep watch for a respiratory virus, known as parvovirus B19, as infection rates tick up in the United States. Parvovirus B19 has existed for decades, and its symptoms are typically mild or nonexistent among children and healthy adults. But it can also lead to serious complications for people who are pregnant or immunocompromised or who have certain blood disorders.

What to know about the 'slapped cheek' virus uptick in the U.S.

The virus is primarily spread through insect bites.

Deadly Sloth-Borne Virus Spreading Through Europe

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Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer      The CDC has warned about an uptick in cases of human parvovirus B19, also known as "fifth" or "slapped cheek" disease.The proportion of people with IgM antibodies, which indicate that someone was recently infected, have jumped from 3% to 10%, according to the agency.While most people with symptoms experience a mild infection, pregnant or immunocompromised people are at increased risk of developing more serious symptoms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health alert warning about a jump in cases of human parvovirus...

'Slapped Cheek' Virus: CDC Issues Warning Over Spike in Human Parvovirus Cases

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In a health alert issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the agency said it has received reports of higher test positivity rates for parvovirus B19 in recent months: The proportion of people with antibodies indicating recent infection, which fell below 3 percent from 2022 to 2024, spiked to 10 percent in June.

CDC Warns of Resurgence of Parvovirus B19

Additional illnesses have been reported in an outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles, bringing the total to 130. The sick people are spread across 29 states. As of Aug. 14, there have been 53 people hospitalized and two deaths have been reported. Patients have reported a variety of symptoms,...

More sick people reported in outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles

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A respiratory disease known as parvovirus B19 is on the rise in the U.S. among all age groups, according to a recent advisory from the CDC. Experts share symptoms, treatment and high-risk groups.

Parvovirus or ‘slapped cheek disease’ is on the rise, CDC warns: Here’s what to know

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Pennsylvania State

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A wave of whooping cough infections is continuing to worsen nationwide, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests, with weekly reported cases now accelerating to the highest levels seen in the U.S. for years. At least 259 pertussis cases were reported during the first week into August, the CDC now tallies, up from 215 weekly cases towards the end of June. Pennsylvania has reported 1,489 cases so far this year, the most of any state. New York has reported the next largest total of cases, at 1,266 infections.The increase comes as CDC officials have been warning for months of...

Whooping cough is spreading nationwide. Here's what to know.

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MDMedically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MDHeart cancer develops when abnormal cells in the heart muscle or surrounding tissues grow uncontrollably, forming a malignant (cancerous) tumor. Cancerous heart tumors (known as cardiac sarcomas) are extremely rare, accounting for less than 0.028% of all cancer diagnoses annually.  Secondary heart cancer is when cancer cells metastasize (spread) to the heart from a tumor that started in nearby organs or body tissues. Secondary heart cancer is about 30 to 50 times more common than primary heart cancer. However, it is still rare, affecting approximately 10% of people with lung cancer,...

Signs and Symptoms of Heart Cancer

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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Westport, MA

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue's motto is "Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them," and it's true. Perhaps even for you too? This foster-based animal rescue organization based in Massachusetts is searching for dog lovers with space in their homes and hearts to temporarily care for a furry friend. Sandy Paws Rescue explained to their community that they're in need of foster homes for twelve dogs who will be coming to Massachusetts on Monday, August 26th, stating:

Local Dog Rescue Reveals They're In Desperate Need Of More Foster Homes

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Michigan Horse Tests Positive for Strangles

On August 19, a 3-year-old Paint filly in Otsego County, Michigan, tested positive for strangles. The horse developed an abscessed submandibular lymph node on August 11...

Michigan Horse Tests Positive for Strangles

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