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Survey finds concern of political influence leads lack of trust in health agencies

The study sought to understand factors that led to higher or lower trust levels.

Axios

‘Brain-eating amoeba’ led to a death in Florida. What you can do to avoid infection

MIAMI -- The old “get out of the water” fear once was stoked by a fictional shark tale set off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard.

Miami Herald

Man dies from brain-eating amoeba after washing nose with tap water

The victim has not been identified but the agency said it suspected the patient had contracted the infection “as a result of sinus rinse practices” using tap water in Florida

Daily Mirror

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A ‘super strain’ of an antibiotic-resistant stomach bug is on the rise in the U.S. Here are the symptoms to watch for

It’s never been more important for clinicians to ensure that the antibiotics they’re prescribing are appropriate, one expert tells Fortune—and for patients to understand that if their provider isn’t prescribing antibiotics, it may be for good reason.

Fortune

Bump stocks sales resume in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi after ATF misses deadline to appeal reversal of ban

WASHINGTON — Gun shops are selling bump stocks again in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi after federal regulators failed to appeal a ruling that lifted a ban imposed after a Las Vegas rampage left 58 people dead.

Tribune News Service

A man dies of a brain-eating amoeba, possibly from rinsing his sinuses with tap water

Florida health officials are investigating the death and urging people to take precautions. Here's what to know if you're planning on breaking out your neti pot or swimming in a lake anytime soon.

WEKU

What is Shigella, the increasingly drug-resistant bacteria the CDC is warning about?

Shigella causes shigellosis, an inflammatory diarrhea. The extensively drug-resistant strain is relatively uncommon overall, but it's being seen in more cases among adults.

WEKU

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Estimated 20,000 people possibly exposed to measles at Kentucky religious event

CDC reports confirmed case of measles in unvaccinated and contagious individual who attended large gathering

The Guardian - US

Michael Vaughan to defend himself as Yorkshire racism hearing continues

Azeem Rafiq and Adil Rashid spoke at the hearing on Thursday about the former England captain’s alleged remarks.

The Independent UK

How many high schoolers carry a gun?

Approximately 7% of male high schoolers and 2% of female high schoolers carry a gun.

USAFacts

An FDA panel has recommended a 2-dose RSV vaccine for older Americans. Here’s when they might be able to get it

The jabs could be ready as soon as this summer, one expert tells Fortune.

Fortune

Florida man dies from brain eating amoeba after using tap water for sinus rinse

Officials urge individuals to properly sterilise water before using in sinus rinse

The Independent UK

CDC sends warning after baby’s death linked to contaminated breast pump

CDC wants parents of newborns to sterilise equipment used for bottle and breast-feeding

The Independent UK

No explanation for ‘discrepancy’ over Michael Vaughan comment – Azeem Rafiq

The former Yorkshire spinner was speaking at a Cricket Discipline Commission hearing into his allegations of racist abuse.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Adil Rashid: ‘I was not pressured’ to support Michael Vaughan racism allegation

Rashid gave evidence in the disciplinary hearing being conducted amid the Yorkshire racism scandal

The Guardian - UK

Yorkshire racism hearing: Rafiq claims Vaughan ‘tried to discredit me’ – as it happened

Rolling report: The Cricket Discipline Commission hearing took evidence from Adil Rashid and Azeem Rafiq on day two

Tribune News Service

We’ve had 25 million flu cases in 2023. Will we see a second wave?

ATLANTA -- As of Feb. 24, Atlanta’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated 25 million illnesses, 280,000 hospitalizations and 18,000 deaths from the flu this season. With that in mind, the CDC also reported that influenza activity is low nationwide as of Feb. 18. The virus certainly made an…

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Help for the 9/11 ailing: Congress can’t stall in passing bill for WTC responders and survivors

After years of effort from this column and elsewhere, in 2010 Congress created the World Trade Center Health Program and then in 2015 voted to keep it open for responders and survivors until 2090. But the numbers of people hit with cancers and other diseases from the poisons of the…

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'Serious public health alert' in US over drug-resistant stomach bug

Shigella bacterial condition can result in a life-threatening blood infection in rare cases

The Guardian - UK

Bresnan accused of racist comments about Rafiq’s sister as CDC hearing begins

Azeem Rafiq’s sister Amna was called a ‘Fit Paki’ by his teammate Tim Bresnan while she was on work experience at the club, a Cricket Discipline Commission hearing into racism at Yorkshire CCC has heard

The Independent UK

ECB denies charged players not invited to take part in Azeem Rafiq racism probe

The hearing into former Yorkshire player Rafiq’s allegations began in London on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Timeline of Azeem Rafiq allegations as Yorkshire cricket scandal hearing begins

A long-awaited Cricket Discipline Commission hearing will finally begin

Bangkok Post

Cambodia: No human-to-human bird flu transmission found

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian health authorities have said there was no human-to-human transmission of bird flu in the case of a father and daughter who caught the virus.

The Independent UK

Ex-Ohio congressman warns Biden administration of ‘potentially lethal’ consequences of ignoring train crash health concerns

Former Senate candidate applauds call for long-term health study from Ohio’s two senators

Inverse

An Antibiotic-Resistant Stomach Bug is on the Rise — Should You Be Worried?

The CDC released an health advisory warning of the rise of drug-resistant Shigella, a bacteria that causes GI infection.

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