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Days From Trump Inauguration, Journalists Weigh California, Federal Health Policies

Days From Trump Inauguration, Journalists Weigh California, Federal Health Policies

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on regional media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances. California, Public Health KFF Health News ​ KFF Health News senior correspondent Angela Hart discussed California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s health legacy on KVPR’s “Central Valley Daily” on Jan. 16 and on KQED’s “Forum” on Jan. 13….

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Researchers shed light on parasite problem

Scientists have predicted that the rate of foodborne trematode infections will remain stable up to 2030. Foodborne trematodiases, including clonorchiasis, fascioliasis, fasciolopsiasis, opisthorchiasis, and paragonimiasis, are a neglected public health problem, particularly in the WHO South East Asia and Western Pacific regions. Infections from the parasites typically occur through ingestion of… Continue Reading Science & Research, World,…

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Canadian Salmonella outbreak sickens 61; mini pastries recalled nationwide

An outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis in Canada has been traced to mini pastries. The implicated pastries have been recalled nationwide. As of Jan. 19, there were 61 confirmed patients, according to Public Health Canada. Seventeen people have required hospitalization. The sick people are between age 3 and age 88. Patients… Continue Reading Food Recalls, Foodborne Illness…

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