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Deadly Listeria Outbreak In Cantaloupes Spreads To NY

Deadly Listeria Outbreak In Cantaloupes Spreads To NY

Health officials say a NY man has died from a listeria infection from tainted cantaloupes—and they warn that the outbreak will likely spread even more. Altogether, 21 people have died from the infection, and 109 people have become seriously ill in 23 states. The western NY man who died, whose name hasn't been released, was the first in the state to die from the infection. more ›

Take the Stairs, New York

Take the Stairs, New York

The city has a new message to spread: "Take the Stairs!" As part of an effort to get people to "Burn Calories, Not Electricity" the city's health officials are putting the posters up everywhere, hoping to get you to think twice before hopping on the elevator. more ›

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