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Frozen blueberries and berry mixes sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's are being recalled because they may be contaminated with E. coli. Learn about the dangers of E.coli: bit.ly/4p8yocg
See the full recall details: bit.ly/3TGAsN9
Is ALS medically manageable? Dr. Michael Levin breaks down the myths vs. facts. Learn more about ALS: bit.ly/4tL5DmZ
Eosinophilic esophagitis is an inflammatory disorder in which the wall of the esophagus becomes filled with large numbers of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell. Learn more: bit.ly/4yaCvIy
Naegleria fowleri, also commonly known as the "brain-eating ameba," is present worldwide in soil and in bodies of warm, fresh water. The ameba can enter the brain through the nose when people swim in contaminated, warm fresh water. Learn more: bit.ly/4xnxsEe
Could a bite from this tick make you allergic to red meat? Learn more about alpha-gal syndrome, a rare allergy spread by Lone star ticks: bit.ly/45mDgRL
Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist Annabelle M. de St. Maurice, MD, MPH Authors Expert Medical Content for MerckManuals.com
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Leading Palliative Care Pediatrician and Researcher Richard D. Goldstein, MD, Authors Medical Content for MerckManuals.com
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What are the key facts you need to know about Lyme disease? Merck Manuals author Dr. Larry Bush, Infectious Disease Specialist and Associate Clinical Professor @FloridaAtlantic, explains. Learn more: bit.ly/4pl7TR5
Gastroenterologist and Liver Disease Specialist Tae Hoon Lee, MD, Authors Expert Medical Content for MerckManuals.com
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Red, white, and boom 250! Celebrate #July4 with a bang, but don't forget to #ProtectYourEars from the noise with earplugs. To learn more about hearing loss, visit: merckmanuals.com/home/ear-no…
Award-Winning Cardiologist and Arrhythmia Expert L. Brent Mitchell, MD, FRCPC, Authors Medical Content for MerckManuals.com
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Speech-in-Noise Difficulties May Signal Early Brain Changes in Older Adults, Study Finds via @HearingHealthM hearinghealthmatters.org/hea…
The USDA confirms that the New World screwworm (NWS) fly has arrived in south Texas. The fly produces larvae that can cause a parasitic infestation in animals. Pets, livestock, and wild animals are vulnerable to infestation. Learn more: bit.ly/3QhssAF
Internationally Recognized Psychiatrist David Spiegel, MD, of the Stanford School of Medicine (@StanfordMed) Authors Expert Medical Content for MerckManuals.com healthcaredive.com/press-rel…
Hantaviruses are spread through contact with infected rodents or their droppings. Rarely, Andes hantavirus in spreads directly between people in close physical contact. Learn more: merckmanuals.com/home/infect…
May is Healthy Vision Month.
Dr. Sunir Garg shares the 20-20-20 rule to prevent digital eye strain: take a break every 20 minutes to look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. To learn more about #vision health, click on the video below.
Can you identify the difference between a Black Widow and Brown Recluse spider bite? Save this infographic for reference. Read more about spider bites: bit.ly/4d3ELaY
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Time to get your eyes checked? Which eye care professional should you visit? Check out our guide: ow.ly/QC9Y50YPgqZ
#eyexam #eyehealth #healthtips #ophthalmologist #optometrist #eyedisease #glasses #contacts #contactlenses #cataracts #diabetes #glaucoma #AMD
Certain types of arrhythmias are due to a localized abnormal area in the heart’s electrical system. Destroying or removing that area (ablation) can sometimes eliminate the arrhythmia. Learn more: bit.ly/4cCJAJy
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Do you know the seven healthy habits that can not only bolster your overall health but also preserve healthy retinas and eyesight?
Embrace these healthy habits today to safeguard your retina health in the future.
Download ASRS’s Healthy Habits to Preserve Healthy Vision patient guide today to learn more at asrs.org/patient-education. #SeeforaLifetime #RetinaSpecialist #RetinaHealth
