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November 24, 2021

Trump's surgeon general: US needs to fight antimicrobial resistance to prevent next pandemic

Dr. Jerome Adams, who served as U.S. surgeon general under former President Trump, is calling for action to combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance.

November 24, 2021

Thanksgiving turkey: How to safely prepare it

Butterball said 85% of survey respondents plan to celebrate with a turkey. But, before putting the turkey on the table, there are several steps to take to ensure the bird is safe to devour.

November 24, 2021

'Absolutely epic' crab migration snarls traffic on Christmas Island

An annual migration of 120 million red crabs has closed roads and snarled traffic on Australia's Christmas Island.

November 23, 2021

US COVID-19 deaths in 2021 surpass 2020's toll

COVID-19 deaths in 2021 surpassed the total from 2020 this week, with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data showing cases rising around the country ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

November 20, 2021

Wildfires torched up to a fifth of all giant sequoia trees

Lightning-sparked wildfires killed thousands of giant sequoias this year, leading to a staggering two-year death toll that accounts for up to nearly a fifth of Earth's largest trees, officials said Friday.

November 20, 2021

Florida fisherman catches small shark, bald eagle grabs it: SEE IT

A Florida fisherman and his family captured the moment a bald eagle swooped down to steal their catch. 

November 19, 2021

CDC panel approves COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all US adults

An influential U.S. advisory panel said Friday it would recommend expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults age 18 and over. 

November 19, 2021

Starbucks hepatitis A scare: What to know

A local New Jersey health department urged patrons who went to a Gloucester Township Starbucks coffee shop on certain days this month to get vaccinated for hepatitis A after an employee tested positive. 

November 18, 2021

Monkeypox case confirmed in Maryland: CDC

A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in a Maryland resident who recently returned to the U.S. from Nigeria.

November 17, 2021

Vials of deadly virus accidentally discovered at Pennsylvania research facility while cleaning freezer: CDC

Several frozen vials labeled "smallpox" were incidentally discovered by a laboratory worker while cleaning out a freezer in a facility that conducts vaccine research in Pennsylvania