There have been 1,227 confirmed measles cases this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.

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When I first saw the lead concentrations, they were so high I thought our instrument was broken,” one of the researchers said.

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Gently wash the bite area with soap and water. Keep the bite slightly higher than the heart if possible. Mark the bite area with a pen and the time of the snake strike. Remove any watches, rings or ...