Four California sea otters died from an unusual strain of a parasite that could pose a risk to humans | CNN
CNN — Four sea otters in California have died from a rare strain of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite that scientists...
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‘Equal opportunity to be healthy’: Stricter air pollution standards would benefit some populations more than others, study says | CNN
CNN — Everyone benefits when there is less air pollution, but it pays off more for older communities with high...
Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults and scientists are racing to uncover why | CNN
CNN — Nikki Lawson received the shock of her life at age 35. A couple of years ago, she noticed...
California bill aims to ban sale of popular candies containing ingredients that may cause health issues | CNN
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US tuberculosis cases nearing pre-pandemic levels, CDC data shows | CNN
CNN — Tuberculosis cases reported in the United States appear to be returning to levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic,...
Bacteria from meat could be causing more than half a million UTIs in the US every year, study estimates | CNN
CNN — Bacteria from meat could be responsible for more than half a million urinary tract infections in the United...
What makes fentanyl so dangerous and how can people prevent overdoses? Our expert explains | CNN
CNN — The United States is facing a crisis of overdose deaths. In 2021, more than 106,000 Americans lost their...
New drug shortages in the US increased nearly 30% in 2022, Senate report finds | CNN
CNN — When a pharmaceutical plant in Shanghai that made contrast material for radiological scans shut down last year, half...
Black, Hispanic adults are less likely to get statins for heart disease, study finds | CNN
CNN — Black and Hispanic adults in the US are less likely than White adults to get statins, medications that...
US government announces plan to overhaul organ transplant system | CNN
CNN — The US government on Wednesday announced a plan to overhaul the country’s organ transplant system. The US Department...
