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Recalled mushrooms linked to salmonella cases across 10 states
The outbreak was traced to black fungus mushrooms, also called wood ear mushrooms.
Unapproved drugs found in cognitive supplements: study
Five unapproved drugs were found in over-the-counter supplements advertising better cognitive function, said a recent study.
North Dakota rescinds coronavirus quarantine order for close contacts of known COVID-19 cases
Breaking from federally recommended guidelines, North Dakota will no longer require close contacts of known coronavirus cases to self-quarantine for 14 days.
Dr. Scott Atlas, White House adviser, on Wednesday refuted comments from the CDC director over nationwide coronavirus susceptibility, arguing that 90% of Americans still vulnerable to infection was a misstatement.
Thanksgiving gatherings amid coronavirus should be small, CDC says
With fall officially here and the holidays quickly approaching, a federal health agency has issued a warning over Thanksgiving gatherings amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Wisconsin parents knowingly sending coronavirus-infected kids to school, officials say
Parents in Wisconsin are knowingly sending their kids to school while infected with COVID-19 or experiencing symptoms, health officials said.
Dangerous 'Benadryl challenge' prompts warning from FDA over high doses of medication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday released a warning over serious health issues, and even death, tied to higher-than-recommended doses of over-the-counter antihistamine drug diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
Oregon's once presumed youngest coronavirus victim actually tested negative for virus: report
One family is pushing for answers after new testing verified their son was not infected with coronavirus when he died, as originally reported by state officials, one outlet wrote.
Strengthen your immune system amid coronavirus: Experts offer simple tips
This fall and coming winter, protecting yourself against the novel coronavirus in addition to the flu are imperative as the pandemic rages on.
Coronavirus infected young adults more than other age groups over summer, CDC report says
Over the summer, the U.S. saw a shift in the age bracket most impacted by COVID-19.
Fauci calls New Jersey coronavirus baseline ‘advantage’ in coming months
While New Jersey was hit hard in the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the state is now well-positioned for the colder months ahead given its low baseline of community spread, per comments from Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Massachusetts man dies after ‘overdosing’ on black licorice: case report
They say too much of a good thing can be harmful, as was the case for one Massachusetts man whose love of black licorice ultimately cost him his life.
FDA greenlights point-of-care coronavirus antibody test that uses blood samples
Since the onset of the pandemic, nearly 50 serology tests have been granted emergency use authorization.
The novel coronavirus and the flu: How to tell the difference, according to an expert
How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19?
Salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds, yields warning from CDC: Don't 'kiss or snuggle' these animals
A salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry that has affected people in nearly every state across the country has sickened hundreds more since a federal agency last provided an update on the outbreak in July.
Most coronavirus patients will develop symptoms, study analysis argues
The authors said as many as four in five coronavirus patients may develop symptoms.
Nearly 50% of coronavirus patients did not report their close contacts, CDC says
Contact tracing, when effective, may help interrupt the chain of coronavirus transmission. However noncooperation from infected individuals and failure to reach close contacts feeds into ongoing transmission.
US coronavirus case-fatality ratio ranks 11th in Johns Hopkins mortality analysis
The U.S., which has a population of around 330 million, has nearly 7 million cases of COVID-19.
German Lufthansa airline plans rapid COVID-19 testing for passengers
German airline Lufthansa announced this week that it would start offering rapid coronavirus testing for passengers in October.
When will coronavirus vaccine trials begin in children? Top companies weigh in
While four coronavirus vaccine candidates have now entered late-stage clinical trials among adults, some may wonder when children will be enrolled.
