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US measles battle hindered by confusion over health secretary response Summary; Companies. Health Secretary Kennedy's messaging on treatments complicates measles response, pediatricians, disease experts say; Pediatricians call for unified message urging vaccination; Outbreak could be largest in decades based on deaths.
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RFK Jr. praises measles response in Texas, US by making comparison to Europe On Tuesday at a press conference, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his department's handling of measles cases, including the outbreak in Texas should be a "model for the rest of the world." Kennedy said this is because ...
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Key takeaways from RFK Jr.'s interview on measles vaccine, food dyes, weight loss drugs and more In his first network TV interview since becoming Health and Human Services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about a range of topics, including measles, food additives and weight loss drugs.
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One-Third of Maternal Deaths Occur Long After Delivery, Study Finds Pregnancy-related mortality has risen sharply, and doctors have overlooked a particularly dangerous period: from six weeks to one year after the birth.
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Kennedy Offers Qualified Support for Measles Vaccination In a rare sit-down interview with CBS News, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation's health secretary, recommended the measles vaccine and said he was "not familiar" with sweeping cuts to state and local public health programs.
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Kansas, two other states report more measles cases Of the 32 case-patients, 27 are unvaccinated, 2 are pending verification, and 1 has unknown vaccination status. Twenty-six cases are in children and adolescents under 17. One patient has been hospitalized.
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Mediterranean Diet and Exercise Boost Bone Health in Seniors Compared with a conventional ad libitum Mediterranean diet, an energy-restricted Mediterranean diet along with physical activity helped preserve bone mineral density (BMD) during weight loss in older women with metabolic syndrome, showing the most ...
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Switzerland confirms clade 1b mpox as Hong Kong issues warning The person concerned is in isolation. There is no risk of infection to others. Clade 1b is fueling a central Africa mpox outbreak, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo seeing the most cases ...
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RFK Jr. claims curve is flattening in Texas measles outbreak. Does the data agree? Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seemed to imply in recent days that the measles outbreak in western Texas was slowing down. In a post on X on Sunday, Kennedy remarked on the second death linked to the outbreak, which occurred ...
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Semaglutide Use Could Prevent Up to 2 Million MACE in 10 Years, Model Suggests According to the researchers, uptake of treatment remains low even for target patients, such as those with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Read more. Obesity ...
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Pain pathway in a dish could aid search for new analgesic drugs Scientists have re-created a pain pathway in the brain by growing four key clusters of human nerve cells in a dish. This laboratory model could be used to help explain certain pain syndromes, and offer a new way to test potential analgesic drugs, ...
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Can you get measles if you've been vaccinated? | FAQs about measles, answered DENVER — Measles cases continue to rise throughout the U.S., leaving many with questions about how to protect themselves. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported more than 600 confirmed measles cases across the country, a sharp increase from ...
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What is tuberculosis? What to know after cases confirmed at 2 suburban high schools Tuberculosis is a highly contagious bacterial disease spread through the air. Here's what you need to know. A confirmed case of tuberculosis at a Joliet high school earlier this week ...
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Lung Cancer Screening Rates Increased After 2021 Update to USPSTF Guidelines HealthDay News — Increased lung cancer screening uptake was seen after the 2021 update to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines, which expanded eligibility criteria to include adults aged 50 to 80 years with a smoking history of ...
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Sickle cell experts worry as CDC's Division of Blood Disorders staff put on leave Sickle cell disease experts are worried that recent staffing changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will impact a program that collects data about the genetic disease and how it impacts more than 100,000 patients across the country.
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What to know as allergy season approaches HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - For many, the arrival of spring means blooming flowers and warmer weather. But for the millions in our state who suffer from seasonal allergies, it often signals the start of weeks of sneezing, itchy eyes, and runny noses.
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Kansas reports first measles hospitalization as outbreak grows among unvaxxed The outbreak is in southwest Kansas and primarily affecting unvaccinated children. The Kansas outbreak may be linked to a larger outbreak in the Texas panhandle. Nationwide, there have been 607 measles cases across 22 jurisdictions ...
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MEASLES IN MONTCALM CO. | Michigan sees its 3rd case of measles this year If you have recently traveled to regions with known measles outbreaks, and you are not vaccinated against measles, you should consider getting vaccinated as quickly as you can. It is important to make sure you protect yourself and families from this ...
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Michigan's fourth measles case confirmed in Montcalm County resident Measles is a serious disease, and we want to make sure that our residents are safe," Liz Braddock, MMDHD health officer, said. If you have recently traveled to regions with known measles outbreaks, and you are not vaccinated against measles, you should ...
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Health officials report another measles case in Michigan The state has now seen at least four cases of measles, as a Montcalm County resident who recently traveled out of state has a confirmed case, the Mid-Michigan District Health Department says. It said ...
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Heavy drinking linked to increased risk of brain lesions Heavy drinkers who have eight or more alcoholic drinks per week have an increased risk of brain lesions called hyaline arteriolosclerosis, signs of brain injury that are associated with memory and thinking problems, according to a study published on ...
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SCIENCE SNIPPET: Allergies...Nothing to sneeze at! CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — With the emergence of spring and its warmth and green-up comes the appearance and dispersion of pollen and mold spores. For those with particular sensitivity, pollen can include a crippling allergic response.
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Trump's immigration tactics obstruct efforts to avert bird flu pandemic, researchers say Aggressive deportation tactics have terrorized farmworkers at the center of the nation's bird flu strategy, public health workers say. Dairy and poultry workers have accounted for most cases of the bird flu in the U.S. — and preventing and detecting ...
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Measles case confirmed in Archuleta County "We urge Coloradans to monitor for symptoms if they may have been exposed, and to make sure they are up to date on their MMR vaccinations." Colorado has a total of three confirmed measles cases ...
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Screen time linked to digital eye strain, experts warn CINCINNATI (WKRC) — New concerns are emerging about the impact of prolonged screen time on eye health, with experts warning of a condition known as digital eye strain, or "computer vision syndrome." According to Prevent Blindness Ohio, this condition ...
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RFK Jr says his response to measles outbreak should be 'model for the world' Public health experts argue he failed to give a full-throated endorsement of an extremely effective vaccine. Jessica Glenza. Wed 9 Apr 2025 15.43 EDT. Share. The health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, said on a press tour that his response to a large ...
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Key HIV Care Teams Let Go, Putting Mothers and Children at Risk HealthDay News — The Trump administration has let go of the last remaining US health officials who oversaw HIV care for more than 1.1 million mothers and children in low-income countries. The move raises alarms about how these vulnerable groups will ...
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New dashboard shows measles vaccination rates at Illinois schools School staff are encouraged to use the dashboard for measles outbreak prevention decisions and to assess the potential severity of any measles outbreak, should one happen in Illinois. It provides estimates for the size and spread of a ...
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Doctors urged to rethink prescribing parkrun as a health intervention General practitioners are now "prescribing" parkrun for their patients as part of a social prescribing initiative to promote preventative care. But in The BMJ today, Dr Margaret McCartney argues that turning parkrun into a prescription medicalises a ...
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Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapies offer lasting relief for chronic low back pain The Strategies to Assist with Management of Pain (STAMP) is a two-arm, multisite, and randomized clinical trial (RCT) comparing the effects of the MBT and CBT alongside standard care among opioid-treated CLBP adults.
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Are food additives linked to type 2 diabetes? The NutriNet-Santé cohort study previously linked some artificial sweeteners and emulsifiers to chronic conditions like T2DM. However, it didn't address how combinations of additives—such as those found in most UPFs—might interact and impact metabolic ...
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The search for biological targets to halt breast cancer metastasis More than 90% of cancer deaths in America are attributable to metastasis, when cancer spreads from its original site to other parts of the body. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center are studying the mechanics of breast cancer ...
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Sweeping Public Health Changes Creates US and Global Turmoil With the Trump Administration's plans to cease funding for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance as well as to reduce HHS personnel, public health both internationally and domestically, are going to be widely affected.
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3rd case of measles in Colorado raises community transmission concerns Officials said there's no known connection between this case and previous ones confirmed in Pueblo and Denver counties. Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that can cause severe illness. Symptoms include ...
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Your skin is breathing. This new wearable device can measure it. Northwestern University researchers have developed the first wearable device for measuring gases emitted from and absorbed by the skin. By analyzing these gases, the device offers an entirely new way to assess skin health, including monitoring wounds, ...
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Doctors urge travellers to stay vigilant as global outbreak of measles makes its way to Australia Be alert but not alarmed. That's the message from doctors as Australia deals with a local surge of measles, sparked by a global rise in cases amid declining childhood vaccination rates. A little more than three months into 2025, Australia has already ...
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Study Suggests GLP-1RAs May Reduce Dementia Risk Treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) may reduce the risk of dementia or cognitive impairment, according to findings from a study published in JAMA Neurology. To better understand the effect of cardioprotective ...
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Study Finds ADHD Stimulants Have Minimal Effect on Cardiovascular System The benefits of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications outweigh any potential cardiovascular-related risks or adverse effects (AEs), according to data published in The Lancet Psychiatry. Despite these findings, the authors suggest ...
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A look at measles vaccination rates across southern Colorado school districts With confirmed measles cases in Colorado, health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination for community protection. This report breaks down local school vaccination rates and highlights the areas that need to improve to ensure safety during this ...
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Blood test suggests preeclampsia risk using RNA Preeclampsia is a type of hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (HDP) that occurs when something – scientists aren't sure precisely what – goes awry during the placenta's development. This leads to high blood pressure, which can cause cardiovascular disease, ...
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K-State veterinarian warns cat owners about H5N1 risks amid rising cases MANHATTAN — Veterinary and public health officials are urging cat owners to remain vigilant as cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, have been detected in domestic cats. Kansas State University's Susan Nelson, ...
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Detecting early signs and improving life for people with Parkinson's disease MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Parkinson's disease affects nearly one million people in the U.S., with more than 90,000 newly diagnosed each year. The Digital Desk spoke with Dr. Kathy Blake, who is living with Parkinson's disease, and John Lehr, President and ...
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Researching climate-health connections to become harder with recent federal funding cuts to NIH As climate change raises temperatures across the world, more and more people are becoming infected with dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness often contracted in tropical climates. Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Zoya Teirstein, staff writer with ...
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35 new measles cases reported south of London in past week Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) says measles in its jurisdiction have grown to take up most of the province's outbreak, with 35 new cases reported in the past seven days. The total number of cases reported in the the area covering Elgin and Oxford ...
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Six cases of Legionnaires' disease detected, health alert for Sydney's CBD NSW Health is working with the City of Sydney to inspect cooling towers in the area. abc.net.au/news/nsw-legionnaires-disease-alert ...
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Shingles vaccines might come with a bonus While the findings leave many questions unanswered, they are a reminder that Australia should address our low shingles vaccination rates. The researchers took advantage of a natural experiment in Wales. From 2013, people 79 or ...
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Let's cut to the chase: How you prep your food — and cook it — matters But even before cooking, your approach to preparing food — such as by chopping, blending or grinding — "impacts the nutrition value," said Dr. Luis Rustveld, a registered dietitian and an associate professor of family and community medicine at Baylor ...
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Colorado pediatrician shares how to protect children amid measles case in Denver County infant Dr. Olukemi Akinrinola, a pediatrician with AdventHealth, said measles is an extremely contagious disease that can be deadly for children but is preventable with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The Centers ...
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Parkinson's experts discuss awareness and resources during Parkinson's Awareness Month Today, Doctor Kathleen Blake and John Lehr joined us to talk about the disease and why it's important to look at resources. For more information click here. Comment bubble. BE ...
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Chronic Low Back Pain? Mindfulness Can Help This is the largest trial to date comparing mindfulness and CBT as potential therapies for chronic pain so bad it's being quelled by opioids, researchers said. For the clinical trial, researchers recruited 770 adults ...
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