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Bozeman Woman Dies of Hantavirus

Associated Press — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:38:27 +0000

State health officials say a 20-year-old Bozeman woman recently died of hantavirus while a Carbon County man in his 40s has been diagnosed with the disease.

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Montana Health Department Warns of Norovirus, Outbreaks Double in 2013

Jon King — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:03:31 +0000

Norovirus outbreaks have skyrocketed in Montana. The virus, which causes violent bouts of vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhea will typically strike once or twice a month, but it's off to a fast start this year with twenty outbreaks in less than twenty weeks.

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Ravalli County Public Health Warns About Salmonella from Chicks

Steve Fullerton — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:41:39 +0000

They're cute and friendly. But they can cause some problems.

The Ravalli County Public Health Department has issued a warning about salmonella on baby chicks.

Officials say that Salmonella often causes diarrhea, fever and adbominal cramps within 3 days of exposure

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Dozens Get Sick After Catching Mysterious Illness While Visiting Disney World

Don Deane — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:50:38 +0000

Walt Disney World bills itself as “the happiest place on earth,” but it was anything but for several dozen people who became ill after visiting a nature tour in June.

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Rare 'Sleeping Beauty Syndrome' Causes 15-Year-Old Girl to Sleep for Two Months

Mike Adams — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:43:12 +0000

Some people need a good night’s sleep.

Some need a good month or two of sleep.

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Man Catches 'The Black Death' After Saving Mouse from Cat

Don Deane — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:25:48 +0000

As definitive proof that no good deed goes unpunished, an unidentified Oregon man in his 50s has contracted the plague after rescuing a mouse from the jaws of a cat. Gah! Next time, just let nature take its course, pal.

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Gallup: Chronic Diseases Decline in US

Daryl Nelson — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:27:39 +0000

The number of chronic disease cases in the United States dropped between 2010 and 2011, according to a recently released Gallup poll.

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Brushing Your Teeth Just May Save Your Life — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:26:06 +0000

A multi-year study of more than 100,000 people by researchers in Taiwan found dental cleanings can be associated with a lower risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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