Sen. McConnell says fall led to hospitalization
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) released a health update and a photo Sunday, after weeks of silence about his hospitalization.
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak causing explosive diarrhea
Health departments across the midwest are tracking an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, causing explosive diarrhea.
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva responds to measles outbreak at detention center in Arizona
DHS said, in a statement, there were “seven confirmed active measles infections of detainees” at the center, adding, “Medical staff is continuing to monitor the detainees’ conditions and will take appropriate and active steps to prevent further infection.”
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National Park Service investigates mystery illness affecting Grand Canyon rafters
A rafting trip through the Grand Canyon left a Utah man fighting an unknown illness, but he’s not the only one dealing with the medical mystery.
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Long Island firefighters warn against viral trend
Long Island firefighters are warning parents about a dangerous viral trend involving squishy toys, also know as Needohs.
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Former Chief Medical Officer for the CDC on RFK Jr. era
Dr. Debra Houry, the former Chief Medical Officer for the CDC, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s role as the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized after reportedly suffering cardiac arrest
Police scanner audio obtained by NBC News indicates paramedics were dispatched to a known address for Sen. McConnell after a report of a cardiac arrest involving an unconscious person on June 14, the same day his office announced he had been hospitalized.
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Princess Kate climbs highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales
Princess Kate is raising awareness and money for cancer in a unique way as she finished one of the U.K.’s hardest mountaineering challenges.
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How AI is being used to make advancements in healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) is radically transforming modern medicine, especially when it comes to diagnosing cancer and heart disease.
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More than 500,000 packages of ready-to-eat macaroni and cheese sold at Aldi stores recalled
According to the Food and Drug Administration, the product may contain soy lecithin, an known allergen that was not listed on the packaging.
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How screwworms might affect beef prices
The USDA has confirmed at least three cases of the flesh-eating parasite in Texas cattle this week. Experts say that’s unlikely to cause beef prices to rise right away, but if the screwworm cases turn into a full-blown outbreak, that’s when shoppers could face steady price hikes.
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sues major health insurers for alleged price-fixing conspiracy
According to a press release, the lawsuit alleges MultiPlan, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other health insurers “quietly built and operated a system that slashed payments to doctors and hospitals and left Arizonans having to pay more for out-of-network care.”
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Ebola anxiety spreads as World Cup travel kicks off
At least 238 people are believed to have died and there are more than 1,000 suspected infections since the outbreak was first declared May 15.
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White House physician says President Trump is in ‘excellent health’
White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella wrote that the president “is fully fit to carry out all duties of the commander-in-chief.”
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PCOS changes to PMOS
The change comes after a global consensus among medical experts and patients, and 14 years of studies.
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Former White House COVID Task Force coordinator on Ebola outbreak and aid funding
Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House COVID Task Force coordinator and U.S. Global AIDS coordinator, spoke with Nancy Cordes on Face the Nation Sunday about the Ebola outbreak and aid funding.
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Family of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch reveal cause of death
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch died of pneumonia. That was the finding of a medical evaluation provided to the family Saturday.
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Death toll from Ebola outbreak in Central Africa sharply rises
At least 131 people are believed to have died and 531 suspected to have been infected, according to the Congolese Health Ministry.
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State of California sees largest mushroom-poisoning outbreak in U.S. history
The state’s Department of Health is reporting 47 confirmed cases since November. This includes four deaths, and at least four of the illnesses required liver transplants.
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The World Health Organization is calling the latest Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern.
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