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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

SC health officials say a recent measles exposure occurred at Costco

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SC health officials say a recent measles exposure occurred at Costco

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has identified seven new cases of measles in Spartanburg County, according to a Nov. 28 update. While many recent cases of infection have come from unknown sources, DPH investigators have information about the origin of the new cases. Six of the cases came from inside homes where … Read more