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Fan of splash pads? Fecal matter from diapers linked to illnesses: CDCWhile the holiday season may bring thoughts of snow, U.S. health authorities have a stark reminder for the warmer months: summer splash pads can harbour serious health risks.HealthDec 4
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McDonald’s E. coli outbreak: no more safety risk as U.S. FDA closes probeThe outbreak, which was first reported in October, sickened at least 104 people in 14 states, including one person who died and 34 who were hospitalized.HealthDec 3
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Listeria outbreak leaves California infant dead, 10 more sickened: U.S. CDCYu Shang Food, Inc., of Spartanburg, South Carolina, has recalled more than 72,000 pounds of meat and poultry products tied to the outbreak.U.S. NewsNov 23
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Organic carrots sold in Canada, U.S. recalled in deadly E.coli outbreakThe FDA and CDC say public health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to several brands of recalled organic whole-bagged carrots and baby carrots.HealthNov 18
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Hot tubs on cruise ships caused ‘serious pneumonia’ outbreak, CDC warnsThe CDC did not state the names of the cruise ships where the outbreak happened, only that both included European, Caribbean and Mediterranean itineraries.HealthOct 29
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U.S. confirms 1st severe bird flu case, California declares state of emergencyThe United States reported its first severe human case of bird flu as California declared a state of emergency to address the escalating outbreak.HealthDec 18
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Israeli expert urges justice for both Israeli, Palestinian victims of sexual violenceThe Israeli expert leading a civilian commission into sexual violence by Hamas and Israeli soldiers is calling for global bodies to recognize "a new crime against humanity."WorldDec 22
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Canada echoes U.S. warning over carrots in deadly E. coli outbreakThe CFIA has recalled E. coli-tainted carrots, following a U.S. health warning about the contaminated produce linked to one death and dozens of illnesses.HealthNov 19
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Possible bird flu infection found in California child, health officials sayCalifornia's public health department reported a possible case of bird flu in a child with mild respiratory symptoms, but said there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission.HealthNov 20
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Bird flu virus detected in raw milk from California dairy prompts recallThe sample obtained at a store tested positive Nov. 21 during routine screening by Santa Clara County health officers, the California Department of Public Health said.HealthNov 25
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U.S. mandates bird flu testing for milk supply amid outbreakBird flu has infected more than 500 dairy herds in top milk state California, and more than 700 nationwide since March, raising concerns of the impact to the milk supply.HealthDec 6
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StubHub sellers frustrated after waiting for payoutThe B.C. resident sold two Eagles Sphere tickets on the resale platform for the Oct. 19, 2024 concert in Las Vegas for CDN$4,922.26ConsumerDec 19
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Polio is eradicated in Canada. Will vaccine skepticism usher in a return?Polio, a highly contagious viral infection that can cause paralysis and death, has been eradicated in Canada for decades thanks to widespread vaccination efforts.HealthDec 18
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Global measles cases jumped 20% in 2023 due to ‘inadequate’ vaccine useThe world saw a 20 per cent jump in measles cases in 2023, driven by a lack of vaccine coverage in the poorest countries and those riddled by conflict.HealthNov 14
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Mpox cases in Congo’s epicentre may be ‘plateauing’: WHOWHO acknowledged that testing for mpox is still not widespread, making it difficult to understand how exactly the virus is spreading.HealthNov 11
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1st U.S. case of severe mpox strain confirmed in traveller: health officialsHealth officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo.HealthNov 18
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10 of the coziest socks to keep you warm this winterKick your feet up with our coziest sock picks of the season.The CuratorDec 16
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B.C. teen in critical condition in hospital with Canada’s 1st presumptive human case of bird fluH5N1 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows, with several recent human cases in U.S. dairy and poultry workers.HealthNov 12
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Group calls for better pay and equipment for wildfire fightersFirefighters and their victims are on Parliament Hill today to demand the federal government better support wildfire fighters, warning more will leave the job.CanadaOct 23
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Chuck Woolery, ‘Love Connection,’ ‘Wheel’ game show host, dies at 83Chuck Woolery, with his matinee idol looks, coiffed hair and ease with witty banter, was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007.EntertainmentNov 25