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Brain-Easting Amoeba enters through nose in freshwater

Something to think about when whitewater rafting:A young woman died this week in Ohio after being infected by Naegleria fowleri, commonly called a brain-eating amoeba.Officials from the Franklin County Public Health Department confirmed that the 18-year-old died from amoebic meningoencephalitis, in which the membrane around the brain and spinal cord swells because of infection by...[ Read More... ]

Mars recalls candy bars in 55 countries after finding plastic in one

U.S. chocolate maker Mars says they are recalling candy bars and other items in 55 countries after plastic was found in one of its products. Choking hazards and teeth issues. No details provided on which products/manufactured dates, You might have already eaten it too...The German dpa news agency, citing Mars in Germany, reported the voluntary recall affects products produced...[ Read More... ]

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