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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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Understanding Medicare annual enrollment
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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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EPA mandates all regulated water systems track lead, galvanized service lines
In many cities around North Texas, you might be receiving letters regarding your water. The EPA required all regulated water systems to track any lead or galvanized service lines. NBC 5’s Vince Sims has more on what this notice means.
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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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Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, experts say ‘fall-back blues' are real
The end of Daylight Saving Time means we get more daylight in the morning hours, but the sun sets earlier and that can mean shorter tempers for some. Experts say the so-called “fall-back blues” aren’t just in your head.
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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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What's scarier than spooky costumes? The amount of sugar we eat on Halloween
Whether you’re trick or treating or the one handing out the candy – most of us are probably going to indulge in some sweet treats on Halloween night.
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How much candy is too much candy this Halloween?
Here’s what you need to know about Halloween candy and nutrition as you enjoy a sweet treat tonight. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen tells us the details.
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DFW medical community facing IV shortage
The local medical community is facing an IV shortage following Hurricane Helene, which destroyed a supplier’s manufacturing plant in the Carolinas. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports on the impact in North Texas.
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DFW Hospital Council monitors IV shortage following Hurricane Helene
A supplier’s manufacturing plant was destroyed when the storm ripped through the Carolinas. The situation in North Texas isn’t dire yet, and the healthcare community is trying to keep it from getting to that point.
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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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MLB executive shares lessons learned from breast cancer
Early detection increases the chance of survival and support comes from those who’ve fought and won like Catalina Villegas.
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Breast cancer survivor finds support through health journey
Every two minutes – someone, somewhere in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer. Early detection increases the chance of survival – and for those in the fight, the support from others can be a secret weapon. That’s one of the lessons a survivor shared with NBC 5’s Deborah Ferguson.