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Beachgoers on edge after ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria kills five down south

The number of reported infections this year is significantly higher than average

The Independent UK · Aug 8

USDA Recalls Nearly 15 Tons of Argentine Beef That Skipped Required Import Reinspection

FSIS recalled 29,628 pounds of Argentine beef shipped to Florida and Texas without required import reinspection. No illnesses have been reported.

Medical Daily · Aug 8

Voices: ‘Be nice and be treated, or leave’: Readers call for tougher line on racist patients as incidents in NHS rise

YOUR VIEWS: After a poll revealed a ‘noticeable’ rise in racist abuse of NHS staff, our readers backed calls for patients who abuse staff to be refused treatment

The Independent UK · Aug 8

'My worst nightmare': heartbroken mum's touching tribute after toddler's death

'He was my whole world. My whole life was dedicated to him.'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 7

‘Poop pills’ transplant might be the answer in curing food allergies, scientists find

Some 33 million Americans suffer from food allergies - including nearly five million with peanut allergies

The Independent UK · Aug 7

China Reports Four More H9N2 Infections as U.S. Bird Flu Risk Stays Low for the General Public

WHO logged four more H9N2 human cases in China in late July. CDC still rates H5N1 risk low for the general U.S. public. Here is the picture.

Medical Daily · Aug 7

Jesy Nelson is in a ‘dream’ after daughters have feeding tubes removed

Nelson’s daughters have required feeding support as part of their early medical care.

Evening Standard · Aug 7

Baltimore Is Changing Who Shows Up When Residents Call 911 in a Mental Health Emergency

Baltimore is expanding behavioral health responders for 911 calls that do not need police, funded by opioid settlement money. Here is how it works.

Medical Daily · Aug 7

'It keeps me connected to him': a daughter's story of love, loss and resilience

'We will always be a family and we have to be one together.'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 7

You don’t need any equipment to strengthen your deep core—just these three exercises

Try these three simple moves for a strong midsection

Fit & Well · Aug 7