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Federal Officials Underplaying Measles Vaccination, Experts Say Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described the outbreak in West Texas last week as a "top priority." But he did not explicitly encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
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John Green: "Tuberculosis Anywhere Is a Threat to People Everywhere" Treating TB requires carefully coordinated multidrug regimens, making patient adherence to the full course of treatment crucial to prevent drug resistance. Pharmacists play a vital role in educating patients on the importance of completing their medication ...
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Officials confirm measles case in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania In a release sent to NBC10 on Sunday, March 2, 2025, Montgomery County officials said the measles case was related to an unvaccinated child. By David Chang and The Associated Press • Published 51 seconds ago • Updated 45 seconds ago.
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Cancer family 'financially broken' by benefits wait Oliver Hercombe's family said they had been "financially broken" by the additional living costs since his cancer diagnosis. Families of children and young people with cancer are struggling financially for several months waiting for benefits to help ...
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Sandhill crane deaths from bird flu in eastern US has Nebraska on alert There is a heightened alert as the great sandhill crane migration begins. An estimated million cranes will converge on central Nebraska as they make their annual trek north to nest for the summer. Advertisement. However, recently, bird flu has killed ...
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New study says your brain may contain a spoonful of plastic Some of the materials that we use for food containers and storage, drinks and packaged foods are entered and absorbed to the gut. And then there's also some thought to inhalation of tiny plastic particles from things ...
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What is rubella? Texas health officials dispute 'German measles' case in Central Texas A letter from Mexia ISD stated that a nurse within the district had contacted the treating physician, who confirmed the diagnosis. However, the Texas Department of State Health Services later disputed the claim, telling MySA ...
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'All in your head': when doctors misdiagnose autoimmune disease as psychosomatic A study my colleagues and I conducted of over 3,000 people with autoimmune disease uncovered many extra long-lasting disadvantages when the misdiagnosis involved a mental health or psychosomatic label (often termed an "in your head" misdiagnosis by ...
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St. Jude scientists discover how retinoic acid selectively kills metastatic neuroblastoma cells When high-risk, the disease has a poor prognosis. Decades ago, adding the drug retinoic acid to neuroblastoma treatment increased survival by 10-15%. However, this effect was only evident in post-chemotherapy consolidation after bulky primary tumors had ...
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Wisconsin public health experts worry about next year's flu shot after FDA cancels advisory meeting Experts say canceling the committee meeting could delay the months-long process of developing the most effective vaccine for next flu season. By Hope Kirwan. March 3, 2025. flu shot In this Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 file photo, Ana Martinez, ...
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Protein power essential for building and maintaining muscle mass Protein is an important nutrient for body and mind, supporting tissue building, hormone and enzyme production, and overall metabolism. Research shows that high-protein diets not only aid in fat loss but also help preserve lean muscle and prevent weight ...
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Update: Two possible cases of measles in Houston came back negative 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Harris County Public Health also offers low-cost vaccines at its clinics. "Measles is one of the most contagious viruses we face, and it ...
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Mediterranean diet reduces risk of obesity-related cancers The International Agency for Research on Cancer has reported that excess body weight is associated with a greater risk of developing cancer at thirteen anatomical sites, including the kidney, liver, breast, endometrium, and esophagus.
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Scientists uncover how herpes virus fuels Alzheimer's disease Scientists have uncovered a link between human herpesvirus and Alzheimer's, showing how viral-driven transposable elements accelerate brain degeneration. The good news? Antiviral drugs like valacyclovir may help slow or even prevent the disease.
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Officials say the recent flu shot may be a poor match for this year's flu strain If you received the influenza vaccine at the start of the season but still got sick, you're not alone. "We got the flu," Taylor Adams, an Arroyo Grande resident, said ...
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Vaccination rates are declining. They might get worse as states relax rules. Already, vaccination rates are lower than they were before the pandemic. The COVID-19 vaccines saved millions of lives, but many Americans bristled at vaccine mandates, and disinformation and rapidly evolving public health advice undermined many people's ...
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Breast cancer is more likely to kill young Black women. A Sask. researcher wants to see that change When Kwaku Ayisi lost a friend who hadn't even reached 40 to breast cancer, it inspired him to look at the barriers Black women face in Saskatchewan's breast-health system. Ayisi, a researcher at the University of Regina, saw that Black women had much ...
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Seasonal Flu Cases Surge Across India: Follow These Precautions To Stay Safe Seasonal influenza (flu) is an acute respiratory infection. It can cause symptoms including fever, cough, sore throat, body ache and fatigue. Advertisement. Varsha Vats; Health; Mar 03, 2025 16:42 pm IST. Published On Mar 03, 2025 16:20 pm IST.
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First NJ deadly bird flu case in feral cat found in Hunterdon County Although the risk to the public remains low, health officials urge anyone in close contact with potentially infected animals to monitor for symptoms. The first feline case of the bird flu in New Jersey has been ...
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American Cancer Society Kicks Off Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with New Cancer Risk Assessment Tool Genetic and hereditary markers; Family history of cancer; Adherence to evidence-based cancer screening guidelines; Daily life factors, including tobacco use, alcohol consumption, diet, physical activity, and body weight.
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Oxford, Elgin counties have highest measles case count in Canada as officials warn of new exposures Southwestern Public Health area now leading the country in measles cases, according to Public Health Ontario. CBC News · Posted: Mar 03, 2025 8:10 AM PST | Last Updated: in 11 minutes. 3D illustration of a spiked virus. Measles viruses.
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New Research Uncovers How Retinoic Acid Targets Metastatic Neuroblastoma Cells Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have shown that the bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling pathway plays a crucial role in making metastatic neuroblastoma cells susceptible to treatment with retinoic acid.
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Take it from a tough guy: Get a colonoscopy when your doc "A colonoscopy is the gold standard for accuracy in detecting colon cancer and it can catch pre-cancerous polyps before they turn into cancer," says Megan Yeager, a nurse practitioner at WellSpan Digestive Health – Ephrata.
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Increasing rates of younger people and women at risk for alcohol-related liver disease Alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH), a severe and potentially life-threatening liver disease, is rising sharply among adolescents and young adults. Once primarily linked to older men with long histories of heavy drinking, AH is now disproportionately ...
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Stay safe to reduce the spread of norovirus " Norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, can make you very unwell. Some people including young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop symptoms. Washing your hands with soap and water for at ...
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Minimal health gains from star ratings on food, modelling estimates Media release from the University of Otago. Monday 3 March 2025, 11:52 AM. 2 minutes to Read. Undoctored. Voluntary health star nutrition ratings on packaged foods introduced a decade ago have likely led to minimal health gains for New Zealanders, ...
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South East Health Unit encouraging residents to know measles vaccine status KFLA Public Health's Kingston office. Photo by Adam Prudhomme. March 2, 2025. Ontario is currently experiencing a multi-jurisdictional measles outbreak that has included cases from New Brunswick and ...
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Thinking About Menopause Hormone Therapy? Start Here. Systemic treatments contain either estrogen alone or a combination of estrogen and progestogen (a synthetic version of progesterone), and come in the form of a pill, patch, gel, cream, spray or vaginal ring. They tackle hot flashes and night sweats, and ...
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Tiny pacemakers safely stabilize newborns' hearts for up to two years Research Highlights: While there are no approved pacemakers for infants in the U.S., a small study found a new miniaturized pacemaker safe and effective for up to two years. This pediatric pacemaker may be a viable alternative for newborns who ...
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Study: Longer, Drier Summers Extend Valley Fever Transmission in California A new study led by researchers at UC Berkeley reveals that longer, drier summers in California can extend the transmission season of Valley fever, a fungal disease that is emerging across the southwestern U.S.. Cases of Valley fever in California ...
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Measles Outbreaks Reported in Nine States Health officials remind the public: Measles is serious and very contagious; being vaccinated is the best defense. Measles is an airborne, highly contagious disease that can be very severe. However, people have the power to protect themselves and their ...
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Surge in Ontario measles cases renewing concerns about vaccination and risk of community spread Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and a red rash. "The problem is a fever and ...
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Fatal drug overdoses drop in Indiana The rate for synthetic opioids specifically — including fentanyl — dipped from 22.7 to 22.2. By the numbers: Indiana's fatal drug overdose rate dropped to 34.2 per 100,000 people in 2023, CDC data shows, ...
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New study confirms GLP-1 medications are safe for mental health in diabetes A recent BMJ study determines whether the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists by type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients increases the risk of self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide as compared to patients prescribed dipeptidyl peptidase-4 ( ...
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Newfound Hope for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Following up on Rare Disease Day, observed on February 28, Mary Schroth, MD, FAAP, FCCP, chief medical officer at Cure SMA, shared insights on the advances and promise for treating spinal muscular atrophy.
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The Truth About Treating Health Problems With Cannabis States around the U.S. have legalized cannabis, and there has been a significant increase in the number of older adults using it, says Jeffrey Quinlan, MD, a family physician and professor of family medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of ...
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More 'get' endometriosis, yet it can still remain a taboo subject at work Just 11% of men and 20% of women said they had in fact had open conversations with colleagues about periods and menstrual health. Asked how they would respond if a colleague told them they had endometriosis ...
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Lack of transparency over $29m MethaneSAT government satellite, astronomers say A New Zealand astronomer has spoken out against what he says is a lack of public accountability for $29m taxpayer funding for a methane satellite. Staff and students at Auckland University were expecting to be driving the MethaneSAT satellite by now ...
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DC could see surge in disease-carrying pests through spring 2025: study WASHINGTON - The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has released its bi-annual Public Health Pest Index - and the nation's capital should prepare for a possible surge in vermin. The study was published to raise awareness about health threats ...
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