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U.S. health officials brace for potentially bad flu season

U.S. health officials brace for potentially bad flu season

The clues: The Southern Hemisphere, especially Australia, was hit hard over the past few months with a flu strain that's notorious for causing severe illness, especially in seniors. And in the U.S., small clusters of that so-called H3N2 flu already are popping up.
by The Associated Press

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FDA not doing enough to fix serious food safety violations, report finds

FDA not doing enough to fix serious food safety violations, report finds

The health department's inspector general says FDA often fails to follow up in a timely way when it uncovers big problems, like unsanitary conditions or the presence of pathogens, at food facilities.
by Allison Aubrey

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St. Cloud to debate raising legal tobacco age to 21

St. Cloud to debate raising legal tobacco age to 21

The St. Cloud City Council set a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would make it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone under age 21. A move supported by an organization called Crave the Change, but not St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis.
by Kirsti Marohn

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