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As bird flu spreads in the US, is it safe to eat eggs? What to know about the risk to humans
Bird flu has spread to dairy cows in multiple states and one person in Texas. Here’s what to know about transmission, symptoms and food risks.
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‘I'm dying, you're not': Those terminally ill ask more states to legalize physician-assisted death
Lawmakers in at least 12 states are debating bills that would legalize physician-assisted death. The laws would allow terminally ill patients under specified conditions to end their lives with a doctor’s help.
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US measles cases are up in 2024. What's driving the increase?
There have been 17 times as many U.S. measles cases in the first three months of this year compared with the average number seen in the first three months of the previous three years.
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6-year-old boy battling serious illness sworn in as Lynwood police officer
With his hand raised in the air and a round of applause from those in attendance, the Village of Lynwood’s newest cop was sworn in at just 6 years old. NBC Chicago’s Evrod Cassimy reports.
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6-year-old boy battling serious illness sworn in as Lynwood police officer
With his hand raised in the air and a round of applause from those in attendance, the Village of Lynwood’s newest cop was sworn in at just 6 years old.
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Which cooking oil is healthiest? Dietitian shares no. 1 pick and ones to avoid
Cooking oils are a kitchen staple. Which type of oil has the most health benefits? Dietitians share the healthiest oils to cook with and oils to avoid.
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ALS drug will be pulled from US market after study showed patients didn't benefit
Amylyx said last month it was considering pulling its drug Relyvrio after a clinical trial in 600 patients failed to show any improvements in survival or other health measures.
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Texas person diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows
A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday.
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What can parents do to keep children safe amid measles outbreak in Chicago area? Experts weigh in
As measles cases continue to spread, particularly in young children, in Chicago and some area suburbs, many parents might be wondering how they can keep their children safe and who is most at-risk?
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CDC issues measles alert with cases detected in 17 states
With cases being detected in 17 different states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a measles alert, NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Chicago health officials confirm 2 more measles cases, bringing citywide total to 12
Chicago health officials have confirmed two more measles cases, both of which stemming from the Pilsen migrant shelter. The latest case update brings the citywide total to 12 cases.
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CPS confirms measles cases in 2 students as health officials lead vaccination push
Measles cases have been confirmed in two Chicago Public Schools students at two separate schools, comprising two of the city’s 10 confirmed cases thus far, eight of which are linked to the Pilsen migrant shelter.
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CPS confirms measles cases in 2 students as health officials lead vaccination push
Measles cases have been confirmed in two Chicago Public Schools students at two separate schools, comprising two of the city’s 10 confirmed cases thus far, eight of which are linked to the Pilsen migrant shelter, NBC Chicago’s Courtney Sisk reports.
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2 more measles cases reported, bringing citywide total to 10
Two more cases of measles were reported on Wednesday, bringing the citywide total to 10, NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.
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Chicago confirms 2 new measles cases, including 1 from outside Pilsen migrant shelter, bringing total to 10
Illinois officials announced that they were “mobilizing resources” after three new cases of measles were reported inside a Chicago migrant shelter, bringing the total number of cases in the city to eight.
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Chicago Aldermen helping with education, vaccines at Pilsen migrant shelter
Eight people living in Chicago have contracted the Measles virus in the last week, with seven of those people are living at a Pilsen migrant shelter, NBC Chicago’s Lexi Sutter reports.
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3 more cases of measles confirmed at Pilsen migrant shelter
Three more cases of measles were confirmed at a Pilsen migrant shelter on Tuesday, bringing the citywide total to eight, NBC Chicago’s Evrod Cassimy reports.
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State, city health departments release statements after 3 more measles cases reported at Pilsen migrant shelter.
Three additional measles cases were confirmed late Tuesday night, bringing the total so far to eight. The Illinois Department of Public Health and other state agencies said they mobilizing to help Chicago and Cook County contain the outbreak.
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3 more measles cases confirmed in Chicago, bringing citywide total to 8
Three more measles cases were confirmed in Chicago on Tuesday, bringing the citywide total of cases to eight, NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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State ‘mobilizing resources' after 3 new measles cases confirmed at Chicago migrant shelter
Illinois officials announced that they were “mobilizing resources” after three new cases of measles were reported inside a Chicago migrant shelter, bringing the total number of cases in the city to eight.