Buzz Tagged
Diseases
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The Plague
Science Buzz The Black Death is back -- in fact, it never went away. The bubonic plague hasn't been wiped out, and is considered a Category A bioterrorism agent by the government.
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Patrick Swayze Terminal Cancer
Celebrity Buzz Sad news: The actor's rep has confirmed he has pancreatic cancer. A doctor says he's responding well to treatment and everyone's optimistic, but survival rates for pancreatic cancer are horrifyingly low.
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Impetigo
Celebrity Buzz Amy Winehouse is diagnosed with a highly contagious skin disease called impetigo, leading to blisters and bruises on her cheek. It used to be common amongst kids, but apparently celebrities can get them, too! Next time you go to greet someone with a kiss on the cheek, think about what sort of infectious diseases you might contract. It's not worth it! Greet someone with a Honolulu Handshake instead.
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Paralysis Outbreak
Science Buzz Workers at a pork plant are the first cases of a new disease. Doctors aren't sure yet what has caused the rash of strange neurological diseases at a pork processing plant in Austin, Minnesota, but it may have something to do with working in close proximity to atomized pig brains. The CDC is investigating - no word yet on when they'll be sending in Dustin Hoffman.
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