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Teen with E. coli is battling kidney failure after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

NBC NEWS – In the days before Kamberlyn Bowler became ill, she went to McDonald’s several times for her favorite meal: a Quarter Pounder with cheese and extra pickles. The previously healthy, active 15-year-old is now hospitalized and battling kidney failure — a rare and potentially life-threatening complication of E. coli poisoning. Kamberlyn, of Grand Junction, Colorado, is one of dozens of people who say they became sick after having eaten McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. According to...

U.S. death from Lassa fever, an Ebola-like virus, is reported in Iowa

STAT HEALTH NEWS – A person from Iowa who recently returned to the United States from West Africa has died after contracting Lassa fever, a virus that can cause Ebola-like illness in some patients. State health officials reported the case on Monday. The unnamed person was described as a middle-aged individual from eastern Iowa. The statement said the person had been cared for at University of Iowa Health Care. It did not indicate how long he...

Deadly bat disease spreads across California, raising wildlife concerns

OFFICIAL NEWS RELEASE: October 28, 2024: Invasive Bat Fungus Confirmed in Five California Counties The fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats has been detected in several counties across California this year, although bats with visible signs of the disease have yet to be observed in the state. White-nose syndrome has killed millions of bats across North America and decimated entire colonies. Hibernating bats like little brown myotis, Yuma myotis, and cave myotis are especially vulnerable. While...

Got a Sweet Tooth? Here’s Why Your Risk of Depression, Diabetes, and Stroke May be Higher

Eating a diet high in sugar is linked with several increased risks, including depression, type 2 diabetes, and stroke.

‘Serious Lung Infection’ Linked to Cruise Ship Hot Tubs, CDC Finds

Outbreaks of the disease on cruise ships have been linked to hot tubs.

Chronic Wasting Disease case confirmed

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The state Department of Environmental Conservation says a case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) - which affects the brain and nervous system of deer, elk and moose - has been confirmed. The disease was detected “in a facility in DEC’s Region 6 area,” according to a press release Sunday afternoon from the DEC. Region 6 takes in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties in the north country, as well as Herkimer...

One in 14 American Patients May Be Harmed by Hospital Diagnosis Mistakes

US Population: 345,992,498 Percent of persons with overnight hospital stays: 7.9%. Projected number of persons with overnight hospital stays: 27,333,407 Projected number of persons harmed by hospital diagnosis mistakes: 1,952,386 NEWSWEEK – Harmful diagnostic errors may occur for as many as one in every 14 hospital patients receiving medical care, a new study based on a single medical center in the U.S. has found. As many as 85 percent of these errors may...

McDonald’s to resume selling Quarter Pounders in all restaurants

Taylor Farms removed yellow onions from the market “out of an abundance of caution,” and distributor US Foods has issued a recall of four onion products due to “potential E. coli contamination.”

Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 tips to avoid Halloween hand injuries

Mayo Clinic News Network – There are plenty of frights to go around on Halloween, but a hand injury probably isn't one you'd expect. "Interestingly, it's the fourth busiest holiday for hand injuries," says Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic hand and wrist surgeon. Dr. Kakar says almost one-third of those Halloween hand injuries are among kids ages 10 to 14. And most of them happen when people are carving pumpkins. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute "It's primarily...

Do Christians Have to Get Married in a Church?

BIBLE STUDY TOOLS – Around the world, wedding ceremonies occur in various locations, from church buildings to local parks. In this post-pandemic time, destination weddings are still popular, and couples choose to invite their guests to a favorite locale, be it tropical or in view of a snow-capped mountain. Nontraditional? You bet. Biblically sanctioned? It depends. What Do Traditional Christian Weddings Look Like? Christian wedding customs have varied throughout history and largely depend on the culture where...

12 Healthy Chick-fil-A Orders, According to Dietitians

EAT THIS, NOT THAT! – Is Chick-fil-A healthy? Keep in mind that "healthy" is a subjective term—what's healthy for one person may not be for another. Known for its chicken sandwiches, nuggets, and waffle fries, Chick-fil-A also offers quite a few healthier choices that taste great and can help you stay on track with your health goals. While there are still plenty of indulgent menu items, Chick-fil-A provides a variety of more health-conscious foods, setting it apart...

Woman sues Pa. casino after being doused in ‘fecal matter’ while playing slots

A western Pa. woman claims that she was drenched in human fecal matter when a sewage pipe burst overhead while she was playing a slots machine at a Westmoreland County casino.

Men and Women Use Different Biological Systems to Reduce Pain

University of California San Diego School of Medicine – In a new study evaluating meditation for chronic lower back pain, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered that men and women utilize different biological systems to relieve pain. While men relieve pain by releasing endogenous opioids, the body’s natural painkillers, women rely instead on other, non-opioid based pathways. Synthetic opioid drugs, such as morphine and fentanyl, are the most powerful class...

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