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Martha Lillard, known as the last surviving American to regularly use an iron lung after contracting polio, has died at the age of 78. Her passing marks the end of a remarkable story of survival that lasted more than seven decades and highlighted both the impact of polio and the strength of those who lived … Read more
Health officials across the United States are racing to identify the source of a foodborne parasite outbreak that has sickened more than 2,000 people this summer. Despite the growing number of cases, investigators have yet to pinpoint the contaminated food responsible, highlighting the unique challenges of tracking infections caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Why … Read more
A little-known health condition is drawing increased attention from medical experts after new findings suggested that nearly 90% of American adults have at least one risk factor linked to it. The condition, known as cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, connects three of the nation’s most common health challenges heart disease, kidney disease, and metabolic disorders such as … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says menstrual products such as tampons, sanitary pads, menstrual cups, period underwear, and reusable cloth pads are safe when they are used according to the instructions. These products go through safety checks before they are sold in the United States. Tampons are commonly made from cotton, rayon, or … Read more
Cyclosporiasis is a stomach infection caused by a tiny parasite called Cyclospora. People can get sick after eating contaminated fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, or drinking unsafe water. Health officials in the United States have reported an increase in cases, leading to concern about food safety. Unlike some other illnesses, cyclosporiasis usually does not spread directly … Read more