Monday 1 July 2019

Eye Injuries From Fireworks Have Nearly Doubled

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The number of eye injuries caused by fireworks nearly doubled from 2016 to 2017, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is urging Americans to take proper safety precautions this holiday.



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10 Medical Myths We Should Stop Believing. Doctors, Too


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FDA: More Food-Related Heart Disease in Pets

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The cases of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) -- 515 in dogs and nine in cats -- were logged between January 2014 and April 2019.



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Child Dies From E. Coli After Visit to County Fair

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One of four children who became ill with E. coli after visiting the San Diego County Fair has died.



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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Mexican Papayas: CDC

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A salmonella outbreak that's sickened 62 people in eight states appears to be linked to whole, fresh papayas from Mexico.



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