FOX NEWS: Michigan resident infected with deadly mosquito-borne illness, health officials say

Michigan resident infected with deadly mosquito-borne illness, health officials say


For the first time since 2016, a Michigan resident has been diagnosed with a case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a mosquito-borne virus that can lead to “lasting brain damage” and even death, the state’s Department of Health and Human Services said in a Monday statement.

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FOX NEWS: Minnesota health department reports 'third travel-related case of measles' in less than 6 weeks

Minnesota health department reports 'third travel-related case of measles' in less than 6 weeks


Minnesota travelers, be alert — health officials have a message for you: be on the lookout for measles symptoms.

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FOX NEWS: Texas couple stung by hundreds of bees outside home

Texas couple stung by hundreds of bees outside home


A Texas man is recovering after spending three days in the intensive care unit after he was stung by about 600 Africanized bees outside of his home.

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FOX NEWS: 4 little girls who beat cancer reunite at hospital for touching photo

4 little girls who beat cancer reunite at hospital for touching photo


Four little girls who all faced cancer together at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Florida reunited last week to pose for a monumental photo.

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FOX NEWS: Senate passes legislation to combat opioid epidemic

Senate passes legislation to combat opioid epidemic


Lawmakers approve a package of sweeping bipartisan legislation to combat the nation's ongoing opioid and illicit drug epidemic by a 99-1 vote; insight from Dr. Marc Siegel.

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FOX NEWS: Syphilis cases up 44 percent in California county

Syphilis cases up 44 percent in California county


Health officials are attempting to combat a record-high number of syphilis cases in San Joaquin County after the area saw a 44 percent increase from 2016 to 2017, making it the second highest in the state.

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FOX NEWS: California boy, 1, bitten by rattlesnake at daycare, dad claims

California boy, 1, bitten by rattlesnake at daycare, dad claims


A 15-month old boy is home and recovering after a rattlesnake managed to sneak into his San Diego daycare and bite him on the hand.

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FOX NEWS: Virginia woman severely burned in vape device explosion: report

Virginia woman severely burned in vape device explosion: report


It “was like a big smoke bomb went off.”

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FOX NEWS: Turmeric behind woman's liver problems?

Turmeric behind woman's liver problems?


Turmeric supplements are popular these days, but for one woman in Arizona, taking a turmeric supplement may have triggered an uncommon liver problem, according to a new report of the case.

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FOX NEWS: Overdose deaths up in NYC; fentanyl most common substance identified, report says

Overdose deaths up in NYC; fentanyl most common substance identified, report says


In the country’s largest city, confirmed drug overdose deaths are up over a year ago — and still at epidemic levels — but the rate of deaths has slowed down, according to a report Monday.

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FOX NEWS: Hurricane Florence could leave deadly diseases, illnesses in its wake: A look at what to watch for

Hurricane Florence could leave deadly diseases, illnesses in its wake: A look at what to watch for


Although Florence has decreased from a powerful hurricane to a tropical depression, its effects could still spread potentially life-threatening diseases and illnesses.

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FOX NEWS: 5 common diseases and illnesses after major hurricanes

5 common diseases and illnesses after major hurricanes


After major hurricanes like Florence begin to dwindle in strength and power, their effects can still spread potentially life-threatening conditions and diseases. Here are five of the most common illnesses after hurricanes.

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FOX NEWS: Hurricane Florence could bring deadly diseases, illnesses in its wake: A look at what to watch for

Hurricane Florence could bring deadly diseases, illnesses in its wake: A look at what to watch for


Although Florence has decreased from a powerful hurricane to a tropical depression, its effects could still spread potentially life-threatening diseases and illnesses.

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FOX NEWS: Baby-aspirin risks overwhelm benefits in healthy elderly

Baby-aspirin risks overwhelm benefits in healthy elderly


In healthy elderly people who never had a heart attack, the widespread practice of taking a baby aspirin every day may do more harm than good, according to a U.S.-Australian study of more than 19,000 volunteers.

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FOX NEWS: Household cleaning products may be making children fat, study suggests

Household cleaning products may be making children fat, study suggests


Everyday household cleaning products may be producing unintended consequences for children after a study found that disinfectants have the ability to change gut bacteria, potentially leading to higher body mass index (BMI).

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FOX NEWS: 'Trail to Zero' horseback ride raises awareness for veteran suicides, provides therapeutic relief

'Trail to Zero' horseback ride raises awareness for veteran suicides, provides therapeutic relief


Military veterans and their family members mounted horses on Saturday for the second annual “Trail to Zero” ride through Manhattan in order to raise awareness for the high suicide rate in their community.

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FOX NEWS: Group rides horses in NYC to raise veteran suicide awareness

Group rides horses in NYC to raise veteran suicide awareness


Non-profit group BraveHearts uses equine therapy in effort to lower the high rate of military veteran suicides.

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FOX NEWS: Tennessee nurse wrote herself prescriptions for thousands of opioids, documents reveal

Tennessee nurse wrote herself prescriptions for thousands of opioids, documents reveal


A nurse has had her medical license suspended after authorities discovered that she used a doctor’s prescription pad to write herself 104 prescriptions to access thousands of powerful opioids.

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FOX NEWS: Survey finds 2M US teens are vaping marijuana

Survey finds 2M US teens are vaping marijuana


A school-based survey shows nearly 1 in 11 U.S. students have used marijuana in electronic cigarettes, heightening concern about the new popularity of vaping among teens.

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FOX NEWS: 2 million US teens are vaping marijuana, survey finds

2 million US teens are vaping marijuana, survey finds


A school-based survey shows nearly 1 in 11 U.S. students have used marijuana in electronic cigarettes, heightening concern about the new popularity of vaping among teens.

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