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First US case of Coronavirus reported in Washington State

USA Today reports that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new coronavirus that has killed six people in China.  The CDC and Washington state officials said the man, a Snohomish County resident in his 30s, was in good condition at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett. […]

Food Safety Alert: E. Coli Outbreak Is Linked To Romaine Lettuce From California

The CDC issued a food safety alert last week advising people not to consume romaine lettuce from the Salinas, CA, region following 40 reported cases of E. coli. In the alert, the CDC advised that people not eat and businesses not sell any romaine products that have been labeled as created in (or partly in) […]

Studies Show High-Tech Auto Safety Systems Aren’t Working

For years now, automakers have been stuffing their cars with loads of advanced technology on the promise that all these sensors and software will make for a less deadly driving experience. But new research suggests that new technology isn’t doing enough to keep pedestrians safe. The American Automobile Association (AAA) conducted a series of tests […]