Woman hospitalized in Wyoming with H5N1 bird flu
A woman in Wyoming was hospitalized with H5N1 aviar flu, according to health officials who say she was probably infected…
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Dozens get sick after LA Times 101 Best Restaurants event
Health officials are investigating a possible norovirus outbreak after dozens of people fell ill after eating raw oysters at the…
First death due to avian flu subtype recorded in Mexico, says WHO
The first fatal human case of a subtype of bird flu has been confirmed in Mexico, the World Health Organization…
Amid bird flu, lawmakers in some states want to legalize raw milk
As health officials struggle to determine the spread of bird flu in American dairy cattle, some lawmakers are pushing to…
As officials turn to wastewater to monitor bird flu epidemic, questions arise about testing
As researchers increasingly rely on wastewater testing to monitor the spread of bird flu, some question the reliability of the…
Hepatitis A is spreading among Los Angeles' homeless population
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A, a highly contagious liver disease,…
Health officials warn about fake Botox. What to look for
Fake versions of Botox have appeared in California, raising alarm among public health officials who warn that counterfeit versions of…