Illnesses

Chocolate Bars Linked to Severe Illnesses: FDA Issues Warning

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New York, NY – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning against the consumption of mushroom-infused chocolate bars, commonly referred to as ‘microdosing’ bars, due to reports of severe illnesses linked to their consumption. The FDA has raised concerns over the potential health risks associated with these chocolate bars, which have been reported to cause symptoms such as seizures, heart issues, and other serious health complications. In recent news reports, individuals who …

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Salmonella Outbreak Alert: FDA Investigates Cucumbers as Culprit in 162 Illnesses – Shocking Details Revealed!

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The Food and Drug Administration is currently investigating a nationwide Salmonella outbreak potentially linked to cucumbers, leading to 54 hospitalizations. Data suggests that contaminated cucumbers may be responsible for 162 illnesses within the outbreak, although no fatalities have been reported as of now. The majority of those affected are non-Hispanic white females, according to FDA data. Fresh Start Produce, the cucumber producer under investigation, has confirmed that the implicated produce is no longer available for …

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Protection Guide: Avoid Foodborne Illnesses and Heatstroke this Memorial Day

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Chicago, Illinois – With Memorial Day celebrations underway, Americans are eager to gather and enjoy the summer. However, amidst the excitement, concerns about the ongoing pandemic and the emergence of new coronavirus variants loom large. Alongside this, the recent detection of a second human case of bird flu in the United States has raised questions about the safety of traditional holiday foods like hamburgers and eggs. In light of these developments, Dr. Leana Wen, a …

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Children’s Hospital Crisis: Respiratory Illnesses Overwhelm Blank Children’s Hospital Beds in Des Moines

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Des Moines, Iowa – Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines is currently facing a shortage of beds as the number of children hospitalized with respiratory illnesses continues to rise. Healthcare workers are putting in extra hours to attend to patients suffering from the flu, RSV, and other respiratory infections. According to data from the CDC, cases of COVID-19, flu, and RSV among children under four years old have increased compared to previous years. Dr. Joel …

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Pediatric Hospital Overwhelmed: Children’s Hospital Running Out of Beds Due to Spike in Respiratory Illnesses – Experts Concerned About Unusual Symptoms and Possible Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, is facing a bed shortage due to a sudden increase in hospitalizations of young children with respiratory illnesses. Dr. Joel Waddell, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, reported that the hospital staff is overwhelmed caring for a higher number of patients with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu, and other respiratory diseases. Typically, cases decrease in the spring as the cold and flu season wanes, but …

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WARNING: CDC Issues Alert Over ‘Cluster of Illnesses’ Tied to Tianeptine Products – FDA Investigating Severe Adverse Events

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Trenton, New Jersey – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning regarding a “cluster of illnesses” linked to a drug called tianeptine, commonly found in various products. In a span of five months, from June to November 2023, the CDC reported 20 cases of tianeptine use in 17 individuals in New Jersey. This increase was described as an “uncharacteristic spike” in comparison to the usual two or fewer exposures reported by …

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