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Diseases
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The ‘Pretty Ladies With Ugly Dudes’ Epidemic
Celebrity Buzz Some people still aren't aware that Christina Hendricks is married to a toad. The disease is spreading. I'm just trying to raise awareness.
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Larry King Can’t Pronounce “E. Coli”
TV Buzz Larry King got his suspenders in a twist while trying to pronounce “E. Coli.” Granted, he may have just gotten caught up in his own farts.
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Link: Neurosyphilis
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As you may know, Michigan legalized medicinal marijuana on Tuesday. Neurosyphilis is a disease you can potentially get from smoking too much marijuana. This is an anti-weed article, so don't read it if you don't want to believe it.
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XDRTB
Science Buzz XDRTB is an extremely drug-resistant form of TB, for which there is no reliable cure, and it’s spreading. The site showcases the work of photographer James Nachtwey, who’s been traveling around the world documenting the rise of XDRTB. Scary fact: one in three people in the world carry the dormant TB germ.
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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.
