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Hospital: Kidney Went to Wrong Transplant Patient
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Food experts say don’t — repeat don’t — wash the turkey before popping it in the oven on Thanksgiving Day.
Federal Addiction Treatment Dollars Off-Limits for Marijuana
The U.S. government is barring federal dollars meant for opioid addiction treatment to be used on medical marijuana.
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Health Officials Disclose Another Romaine Outbreak, Now Over
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Clusters of Illness Linked to CBD Vapes Share 2nd Connection
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3 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hit New Highs Again in US
U.S. infections from three sexually transmitted diseases have risen for the fifth consecutive year.
Retail Giant Walmart Halts Sales of Zantac and Related Drugs
Walmart has become the latest store to halt sales of the popular heartburn treatment Zantac after health regulators warned about a potentially dangerous contaminant in the drug.
US Vaping Illnesses Top 1,000; Death Count Is Up to 18
The number of vaping-related illnesses has surpassed 1,000, and there’s no sign the outbreak is fading, U.S. health officials said.
How Risky Is Eating Red Meat? New Papers Provoke Controversy
Eating red meat is linked to cancer and heart disease, but are the risks big enough to give up burgers and steak?
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