lung disease

Massachusetts man dies of fatal lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops

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Massachusetts man dies of fatal lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops

Massachusetts health officials announced Tuesday that the state has confirmed its first case of an incurable lung disease linked to exposure to certain countertop stones. The disease is particularly associated with quartz, which has become increasingly popular in recent years for its practicality and aesthetics, according to health officials. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health … Read more

Gym linked to an outbreak of an obscure disease that spreads through the fog

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Gym linked to an outbreak of an obscure disease that spreads through the fog

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease cases linked to a Florida gym has brought cases to a 10-year high in the state. The Orange County “gym exposure” outbreak includes 14 cases of the disease, the Florida Department of Health said. Legionnaires’ disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, according to the health … Read more