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Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated

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NEW YORK — A first-of-its-kind U.S. study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated — and potentially deadly — threat. The researchers detected about 450 cases in Atlanta-area hospitals over five years. About a third of the patients died in the hospital. The findings, published this week by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control … Read more

3 people die from apparent heat-related illnesses at Grand Canyon National Park

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Three hikers appear to have died last week from heat-related illnesses at Grand Canyon National Park, officials said Friday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The deaths occurred during two separate incidents on June 12 and June 16 along trails in the park’s inner canyon, the … Read more