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Would The U.S. Health System Be Ready For A Surge In Coronavirus Cases? February 13, 2020
So far, only 15 cases of coronavirus disease have been identified in the U.S. But if large numbers of people were to suddenly get infected, would hospitals be prepared to cope?
Patti Neighmond
The Hope And Hype Of Diabetic Alert Dogs February 12, 2020
Companies that sell dogs trained to sniff out life-threatening changes in blood sugar for people with diabetes have faced lawsuits or complaints from some of their customers.
Robert Benincasa
195 Americans Released From Coronavirus Quarantine At Southern California Air Base February 11, 2020
Emerging from the CDC's first quarantine in more than 50 years, one of the evacuees tells NPR that while people are excited, "we're kind of sad saying our goodbyes to each other."
Bill Chappell
The Addiction Crisis In New Hampshire Shapes Presidential Primary Votes February 10, 2020
Drug addiction is a major problem in New Hampshire. For many of those affected, the issue shapes their views of the presidential elections.
Ari Shapiro

Diamond Princess Repatriation February 15, 2020
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is supporting the Department of State-led mission to repatriate U.S. citizens who want to return to the United States from Japan, currently aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship.
Transcript for CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19 February 14, 2020
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19 February 14, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update to media on the COVID-19 response.
CDC Confirms 15th Case of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) February 13, 2020
CDC today confirmed another infection with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the United States.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) January 24, 2020
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Hard-boiled Eggs - Listeria Infections January 7, 2020
Hard-boiled Eggs - Listeria Infections
Pet Store Puppies - Multidrug-resistant Campylobacter Infections December 8, 2019
Pet Store Puppies - Multidrug-resistant Campylobacter Infections
Lung Injury Associated with E-cigarette Use or Vaping August 30, 2019
Lung Injury Associated with E-cigarette Use or Vaping
Pig Ear Dog Treats - Salmonella Infections July 8, 2019
PigEar Dog Treats - Salmonella Infections

Belviq, Belviq XR (lorcaserin) by Eisai: Drug Safety Communication - FDA Requests Withdrawal of Weight-Loss Drug February 13, 2020
FDA has requested that the manufacturer voluntarily withdraw the weight-loss drug from the U.S. market because a safety clinical trial shows an increased occurrence of cancer. The drug manufacturer, Eisai Inc,. has submitted a request to voluntarily withdraw the drug.
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2020 Medical Device Recalls February 12, 2020
List of Medical Device recalls in 2020.
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Medtronic Recalls MiniMed Insulin Pumps for Incorrect Insulin Dosing February 12, 2020
Missing or broken retainer ring could cause under or over delivery of insulin. This may cause patient injury or death.
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GE Healthcare Recalls Carestation 600 Series Anesthesia Systems Due to Loss of Mechanical Ventilation February 7, 2020
A loose cable connection could cause the loss of mechanical ventilation which could lead to serious injury or death.
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Breastfeeding may reduce type 2 diabetes risk among women with gestational diabetes, NIH study suggests February 14, 2020
The researchers analyzed data from a long-term study of risk factors for chronic diseases in women.
Remdesivir prevents MERS coronavirus disease in monkeys February 13, 2020
Results support testing antiviral against 2019 novel coronavirus.
Study shows how a tiny and strange marine animal produces unlimited eggs and sperm over its lifetime February 13, 2020
NIH-supported research of Hydractinia could provide clues to human reproductive conditions.
Genetic profile may predict chance of type 2 diabetes among women with gestational diabetes February 13, 2020
Researchers followed women before, during and after pregnancy and captured data on their health later in life.