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Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Virginia Deli Meat Plant Claims 10th Victim, Affecting People Across 19 States

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Jarratt, VA — A listeria outbreak linked to contaminated deli meats has claimed a tenth life, intensifying scrutiny on a Virginia-based meat processing facility operated by Boar’s Head, a prominent provider of deli products. Federal health authorities reported the latest fatality occurred in New York, marking a rising death toll that spans several states. The … Read more

Sepsis: A Global Health Threat Affecting Vulnerable Populations and Requiring Urgent Multidisciplinary Approach

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Atlanta, Georgia – Sepsis, a life-threatening condition, occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts to an infection, causing damage to its own tissues and organs. Anyone can develop sepsis, but older adults, young children, pregnant women, and those with existing health issues are at higher risk. Symptoms of sepsis include fever, rapid heart rate, confusion, … Read more