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Cold plunge or a hot bath: Which has more benefits?
A new small study suggests that hot water can help muscles repair themselves and become stronger.
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Infant dies, 10 sickened amid listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat
The CDC said twin infants in California died, but only one of the two deaths has been linked to the outbreak. Yu Shang Food has recalled products that may be contaminated.
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Too much sitting may directly affect future heart health, study finds
The study also suggests going for a run before work won’t make up for sitting at your desk all day.
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Mass poisoning blamed on tainted alcohol with American among four tourists dead
“This is every parent’s very worst fear and a nightmare that no one should have to endure,” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after the death of 19-year-old Bianca Jones.
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Caroline Kennedy, a U.S. ambassador, says her cousin RFK Jr. holds ‘dangerous' views on vaccines
Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Australia, bashed her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. this week over his views on vaccinations, calling them “dangerous.”
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Mom, 30, was ‘clinically dead' for 45 minutes. When she woke, she found out she gave birth to triplets
When Marisa Christie arrived at the hospital for a planned C-section to deliver her triplets everything seemed to be going smoothly. But soon after giving birth, something unusual happened. “The doctors had pulled all three (babies) out. Actually, they were resting them on my stomach to do a delayed cord clamping,” Christie, 30, of Tomball, Texas, tells TODAY.com. “My...
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With dengue cases at an extreme high, research points to climate change's role
Rising temperatures are responsible for nearly a fifth of the world’s dengue burden, according to the new findings — a share that’s expected to keep rising.
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US Health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler
San Mateo County health officials said on Saturday they have reported the first known case of clade I mpox in California and the United States.
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Vaccine maker stocks fall as Trump chooses RFK Jr. to lead HHS
Shares of Moderna, Novavax, Pfizer, BioNTech and GSK closed lower on Thursday.
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E. coli cases rise to 104 in outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders
Health officials said there no longer appears to be a food safety concern, and McDonald’s has resumed selling Quarter Pounders with slivered onions at the affected locations
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Woman, 23, had a ‘burning sensation' in her stomach. It was the first sign of a rare cancer
In 2023, Sydney Towle, then 23, developed a bump on her abdomen that she could feel. When she exercised, she experienced a stinging in her stomach. Worried that she developed a hernia, Towle visited an urgent care clinic.
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Brie cheese brand recalled due to potential contamination with listeria
Savencia Cheese USA is recalling several of its soft ripened cheeses after finding that processing equipment at its Lena, Illinois, facility may have been contaminated with listeria, a type of bacteria.
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Will fluoride go away when Trump takes office?
Dentists say fluoridated water was one of the most significant public health advances in recent memory. The incoming administration may not see it that way.
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FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA said the proposed order is not final yet, which means companies can still market over-the-counter drugs containing oral phenylephrine for now.
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Do the Covid vaccines provide long-lasting protection?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends that people ages 65 and up and those with weakened immune systems get a second dose of the 2024-25 Covid vaccine six months after their first dose, NBC News reports.
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Why medical groups say it's time to do away with daylight saving time
Standard time will last until March 9 when we will again “spring forward” with the return of daylight saving time.
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What to know about the baby powder recalled over potential asbestos contamination
The baby powder was first recalled in September.
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1st US case of bird flu in a pig raises concerns over potential human threat
A pig at an Oregon farm was found to have bird flu.
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CDC says slivered onions are likely cause of McDonald's E. coli infections as cases rise to 90
Fresh, slivered onions on the restaurant chain’s Quarter Pounders “are the likely source” of the outbreak, the agency said Wednesday.
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Sprouts and bagged salad greens: What food safety experts steer clear of to avoid E. coli
The outbreak, likely linked to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, joins a list of other E. coli incidents from fresh produce, especially precut, pre-washed fruits and vegetables.