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Target baby wipe recall elevated to FDA’s most severe level

Target baby wipe recall elevated to FDA’s most severe level

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 · Sacramento, California Local News

THE COURT TO RULE IT UNCONSTITUTIONAL. TIME TO CHECK YOUR PANTRY. TARGET IS RECALLING SOME BABY WIPES. THE RECALL IS FOR THE UP AND UP BRAND SPECIFICALLY THE…

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Multnomah Co Shelter Quarantined After Strep Outbreak Kills Two Dogs – KXL

February 13, 2026February 14, 2026 · Portland, Oregon Local News

Acquired Through MGN Online on 01/01/2025 PORTLAND, OR – Multnomah County Animal Services said it has been placed under quarantine after confirming an outbreak of Streptococcus zooepidemicus, a contagious…

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Read before you reheat: The real deadline for eating, storing Thanksgiving leftovers

November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 · Sacramento, California Local News

Once Thanksgiving is over, leftovers are the gifts that keep on giving. But before you reach for another plate, it’s important to know how long it’s actually safe…

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Read before you reheat: The real deadline for eating, storing Thanksgiving leftovers

November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Once Thanksgiving is over, leftovers are the gifts that keep on giving. But before you reach for another plate, it’s important to know how long it’s actually safe…

Read more Read before you reheat: The real deadline for eating, storing Thanksgiving leftovers

Whooping cough cases on the rise: symptoms, treatment

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 · Fact Checking

It’s highly infectious and definitely not a welcome Thanksgiving guest. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise with outbreaks across the country, leaving some parents…

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Constant earbud use can create a ‘hot tub for inflammation’ – WTOP News

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

If you wear earbuds for hours at a time, your ears could be taking in more than your favorite tunes. Dermatologists say constant earbud use creates the perfect…

Read more Constant earbud use can create a ‘hot tub for inflammation’ – WTOP News

Oregon E. coli Case Linked To Washington Cheese – KXL

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025 · Portland, Oregon Local News

File image of E. coli bacteria. Credit: MGN PORTLAND, OR – The Oregon Health Authority reports that an Oregon resident is one of three people who tested positive…

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OHSU Study: Dangerous Bacteria Stops Gut’s Infection Defense Mechanism – KXL

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 · Portland, Oregon Local News

Isabella Rauch, Ph.D., is the senior author on a new study published in Nature that reveals how a dangerous strain of E. coli blocks the body’s immune defenses…

Read more OHSU Study: Dangerous Bacteria Stops Gut’s Infection Defense Mechanism – KXL

Scientists Prove That Human Gut Bacteria Can Survive a Trip to Space Without Us

October 7, 2025October 8, 2025 · Gadgets

Space travel is not for the weak. Astronauts endure motion sickness, disorientation, cardiovascular stress—and that’s before they even reach orbit. Luckily, the bacteria that lives inside us is…

Read more Scientists Prove That Human Gut Bacteria Can Survive a Trip to Space Without Us

Stranded dolphins may have Alzheimer’s, say scientists

October 3, 2025October 3, 2025 · Breaking News

Some dolphins found stranded on beaches may have ended up their because they suffer from a form of Alzheimer’s disease linked to toxins in the water.  This is…

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Flesh-eating bacteria kills 5th person this year in Louisiana

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

A fifth person has died after contracting a rare, flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana, state health officials said this week.  Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria that occurs in warm…

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Some Heart Attacks Might Be Triggered by Germs

September 8, 2025September 9, 2025 · Gadgets

Germs might be even worse for us than we thought. New research suggests that certain infections could be a contributing factor to heart attacks. Scientists in Finland and…

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Hungry Worms Could Help Solve Plastic Pollution

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 · Gadgets

Plastics that support modern life are inexpensive, strong, and versatile, but are difficult to dispose of and have a serious impact when released into the environment. Polyethylene, in…

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2 people dead after getting flesh-eating bacteria from eating raw oysters, Louisiana officials say

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 · Miami, Florida Local News

Flesh-eating bacteria cases on the rise Flesh-eating bacteria cases on the rise in U.S. 04:38 Two people have died from eating raw oysters that were contaminated with a…

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Climate Change Is Bringing Legionnaire’s Disease to a Town Near You

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 · Gadgets

This story originally appeared on Vox and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Air conditioners have been working overtime this hot summer, from those tiny window units…

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Scientists: Mysterious Pacific Coast Starfish Die-Off Cause Found – KXL

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 · Portland, Oregon Local News

More than 10 years following the onset of the sea star wasting disease epidemic, the cause has reportedly been found. Acquired Through MGN Online on 06/08/2023 WASHINGTON, DC –…

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Reusable water bottles have more bacteria on them than dog bowls and toilet seats, study finds

Reusable water bottles have more bacteria on them than dog bowls and toilet seats, study finds

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

MINNEAPOLIS — A new survey found that more bacteria is lingering on your reusable water bottles than can usually be found on a toilet seat. The survey, by WaterFilterGuru.com,…

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Crispr-Enhanced Viruses Are Being Deployed Against UTIs

Crispr-Enhanced Viruses Are Being Deployed Against UTIs

September 9, 2024September 10, 2024 · Gadgets

Locus’s therapy is actually a cocktail of six phages. The company used artificial intelligence to predict a combination that would be effective against E. coli. Three of the…

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The two beaches at Lake Nokomis are still closed due to high bacteria levels

The two beaches at Lake Nokomis are still closed due to high bacteria levels

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

Several beaches are still closed due to high bacterial levels Several beaches are still closed due to high bacterial levels 01:17 MINNEAPOLIS — Beachgoers in Minneapolis won’t be…

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A Research-Driven Inquiry Into ‘Endotoxin On Cannabis’ – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news

A Research-Driven Inquiry Into ‘Endotoxin On Cannabis’ – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 · Cannabis

A Research-Driven Inquiry Into ‘Endotoxin On Cannabis’ – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news skip to Main Content…

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