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Two people in Michigan have died after becoming ill with cyclosporiasis

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Two people in Michigan have died after becoming ill with cyclosporiasis

They are the first reported deaths linked to a massive outbreak of the intestinal illness that began in May. (Image credit: wildpixel)

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Winnipeg Sea Bears star Teddy Allen injured in downtown assault

CBC

Winnipeg Sea Bears star Teddy Allen injured in downtown assault

Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball team star player Teddy Allen is in hospital after being assaulted in downtown Winnipeg Sunday night.

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Two people have died amid US cyclosporiasis outbreak, Michigan officials say

Two people have died amid US cyclosporiasis outbreak, Michigan officials say

US sees first fatalities due to intestinal illness, though both had significant underlying health conditions Two people have died from cyclosporiasis in Michigan, the state’s health department said on Monday, marking the first fatalities…

Support breastfeeding mothers, UNICEF urges men

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Support breastfeeding mothers, UNICEF urges men

UNICEF calls on fathers and stakeholders in Borno to support breastfeeding mothers, highlighting its benefits for child health, development, and the econom Read More: https://punchng.com/support-breastfeeding-mothers-unicef-urges-men/

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‘My doctor said I could die’: Flight attendant lost a quarter of her body weight after taking illegal weight loss drugs

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‘My doctor said I could die’: Flight attendant lost a quarter of her body weight after taking illegal weight loss drugs

Jaime says TikTok taught her how to buy and inject black market peptides. Months later, she had lost 17kg.

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Zamfara reviews health sector performance, targets universal health coverage

The Zamfara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery through evidence-based planning, improved resource allocation and stronger collaboration with stakeholders. The commitment was made during the…

French boy thrown from Tate balcony has ‘smile back’ after hospital release

French boy thrown from Tate balcony has ‘smile back’ after hospital release

Family update on GoFundMe page says child, who was six when badly injured in 2019 incident, is now back at school A boy thrown from the viewing balcony in the Tate Modern art gallery has a “smile back on his face” after being discharged…

Growing impact of extreme heat on informal workers in Asia's cities

Growing impact of extreme heat on informal workers in Asia's cities

When temperatures soar across Asia's cities, informal workers face a choice: risk their health or lose their income. For many, the effects don't end when the workday is over.

Extreme heat costs Asia's poorest workers health and wages

When temperatures soar across Asia's cities, informal workers face a choice: risk their health or lose their income. For many, the effects don't end when the workday is over.

Zamfara to construct 42 secondary schools across 14 LGAs

Zamfara to construct 42 secondary schools across 14 LGAs

The Zamfara State Government has concluded contractual arrangements for the construction of 42 new junior and senior secondary schools across the state’s 14 local government areas. The development followed a meeting between officials of…

Michigan reports first US deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak

Michigan said the two people who died from Cyclosporiasis had significant underlying health conditions.

Michigan reports two deaths in ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak

Michigan reports two deaths in ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak

Aug 3 - Two deaths have been identified as part of a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan, the state's health department said on Monday.