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Evening 11 August 2026 12 stories
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Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Products Made with Jalapeno Peppers Because of Possible Health Risk

Recent announcements highlight several food product recalls due to potential health risks

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People carrying a rare gene variant have naturally low body fat, healthier livers and better blood sugar levels

Recent medical findings offer insights into genetic predispositions, neurological

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Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record - Yahoo

The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with its fastest-spreading

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Louisiana warns of rise in flesh-eating bacteria infections - The Washington Post

Louisiana warns of rise in flesh-eating bacteria infections  The Washington PostFlesh-eating bacteria kill at least 7 along Gulf Coast. Here's how to protect yourself.  CBS NewsOutbreak of Vibrio Vulnificus, a Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Kills 5 in Louisiana  The New York TimesLouisiana warns against flesh-eating bacteria after five deaths  NBC NewsHealth officials urge caution for Gulf…

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Shan Distribution Network, Inc. Recalls Ineligible Frozen Siluriformes Breaded Fish Fillet and Stick Products Imported from the United Arab Emirates

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2026 - Shan Distribution Network, Inc., located in Carol Stream, Ill., is recalling approximately 5,084 pounds of frozen Siluriformes breaded Swai fish fillet and stick products because...

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Daily dengue cases drop to 350 from 1,300 amid control measures: Health Ministry - dailymirror.lk

The Sri Lankan Health Ministry has reported a significant reduction in daily

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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Chicken Salad Product that May Be Contaminated with Listeriapha

WASHINGTON, JUL 30, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for Curry Chicken Salad due to concerns that...

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Health Ministry urges hot beverages instead of soft drinks at Dansals - dailymirror.lk

The Sri Lankan Health Ministry has issued a public

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Health Minister of Russia Arrives in Sri Lanka for Official Visit - Newsfirst

Health Minister of Russia Arrives in Sri Lanka for Official Visit  Newsfirst

Sources: Newsfirst
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Portable eye exam equipment aims to reduce barriers in rural health care

Addressing critical gaps in healthcare access, Dr. Nick Pan

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Improving inpatient diabetes care with team approach that puts safety first

UC Davis Health has significantly and sustainably improved inpatient glycemic care through a coordinated, system-wide approach, according to a study published in Diabetes, Obesity, and Cardiometabolic Care. The article describes how UC Davis Health developed and implemented a multidisciplinary inpatient glycemic management model that improved blood glucose outcomes across the…

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Sarcoidosis shifts lung immune-cell communication, single-cell data suggest

New research from National Jewish Health and partner institutions sheds light on