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Fungus in Afghan soil infecting troops

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    6 infected soldiers have died

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In an appointment is here with a roundup of this week's top medical stories how Anna good morning T -- -- morning everyone at home.

A new report finds a big danger may be lurking under flood for our soldiers in Afghanistan doctors say when -- -- hit our troops the blast sends a deadly fungus into the soldiers wounds.

Doctors have trouble treating us soldiers because in infection doesn't appear right away six of 100 soldiers infected by the fungus have died.

The -- only appears in the most severely wounded soldiers.

The army research laboratory is testing protection for soldiers against soil particles.

In a new report from the CDC shows the diabetes rate is soaring across America and it's happening at an alarming rate.

Over the past fifteen years all fifty states have seen rates double.

Oklahoma solve the biggest jump of 226%.

Several southern states also topping the list researchers say the increase is due to America's growing waistline.

And kids can often get sick from cold weather but get this -- might actually be allergic to it as well it's cold cold curtsy -- and it's a rare allergic reaction symptoms include rashes hives and in some severe cases.

Difficulty breathing.

Doctors say for the most part the reactions aren't life threatening in some cases kids will eventually.

Outgrow the allergy for more information on these stories and all the latest health news visit Fox News -- dot com ladies.

And I thank you so much 25.

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