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Hygiene hypothesis link to asthma gets boost from new study
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 1, 2015 Source: Childhood asthma risk affected by bacteria in early infancy Reference: Asthma: Undoing millions of years of coevolution in early life?
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Cyclospora infection source under investigation
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for August 10, 2015 Source: Cyclospora outbreak may be linked to fresh produce: Canadian health officials
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New strain of invasive strep bacteria discovered
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 20, 2015 Source: New form of invasive flesh-eating bacteria strain found Reference: Emergence of a New Highly Successful Acapsular Group A Streptococcus Clade of Genotype emm89 in the United Kingdom
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Don't kiss your dog!
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 22, 2015 Source: Pets can make their owners sick, researchers say Reference: Reducing the risk of pet-associated zoonotic infections
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Avril Lavigne's ordeal with Lyme Disease raises awareness of this illness
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 2, 2015 Source: Avril Lavigne’s illness highlights dangers of Lyme disease Reference: Patient information: Lyme disease symptoms and diagnosis (Beyond the Basics) Patient information: Lyme disease treatment (Beyond the Basics) Patient information: What to do after a tick bite to prevent Lyme disease (Beyond the Basics)
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Ebola now certified epidemic in West Africa
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 17, 2014 Source: Obama at CDC warns Ebola outbreak ‘spiraling out of control’ Reference: FAQ: The Top Ten Questions About Ebola
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Look for old strain of cold virus spreading around Canada that taxes kids with respiratory conditions
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 16, 2014 Source: Health alert issued for respiratory illness for kids
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Study shows how quickly viruses can spread from one infected individual entering a building
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 15, 2014 Source: Viruses can spread through buildings in just hours, study finds Reference:
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Gut bacteria's role in brain function to be studied
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 15, 2014 Source: Gut feeling: How intestinal bacteria may influence our moods