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As new variant spreads, what's the latest COVID-19 vaccine guidance? It's complicated. The NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant is now the dominant strain in the U.S., exhibiting symptoms similar to previous variants, including a uniquely severe sore throat. The FDA updated warning labels for ...
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Vaccine, public health advocates warn of fallout from ACIP meeting In the wake of this week's meeting of a newly reconstituted federal vaccine advisory board, public health, medical, and infectious disease experts are not holding back in their reaction to the panel's new direction, which they fear will only serve to ...
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America's Coming Smoke Epidemic For 49 straight days, everyone in Seeley Lake was breathing smoke. A wildfire had ignited outside the small rural community in Montana, and the plume of smoke had parked itself over the houses. Air quality plummeted.
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How to protect yourself from ticks year-round And New York state is seeing a higher number of reported deer tick bites this year than last year, said Saravanan Thangamani, who studies tick-borne diseases at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Ticks, like ...
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New data underscore rise in CDC mistrust during pandemic All four surveys asked participants their perceptions of public health organizations and who they thought should lead the US response to infectious disease outbreaks. Surveys 1 and 2 also asked questions on the COVID-19 pandemic, while surveys 3 and 4 ...
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The name has changed, but this liver disease remains deadly Resmetirom is a thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist, meaning it works by targeting and activating a protein involved in regulating liver fat metabolism and inflammation, according to Caymen Chemical, a Michigan-based biotechnology company.
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Thimerosal Reenters Public Debate as ACIP Scrutinizes Use in Influenza Vaccines With the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommending that adults receive thimerosal-free influenza vaccines, the preservative that was phased out of most childhood vaccines in 2001 has reentered the public eye. Thimerosal ( ...
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Measles outbreak strikes New Mexico jail as US total climbs The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) yesterday said it is investigating a measles outbreak at a correctional facility in Deming, after five detainees tested positive for the virus, as federal officials confirm 13 more cases.
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'Where's our money?' CDC grant funding is moving so slowly layoffs are happening Protesters gather outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta on Wednesday, during a controversial vaccine advisory committee meeting. Getty Images.
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What is Thimerosal, vaccine preservative called 'toxic' by US health chief? The mercury-based preservative was removed from most vaccines in 2001. Should it still be a concern today? flu vaccine. A patient receives a flu vaccine in East Los Angeles, California, US, November 9, 2020 [Lucy Nicholson/Reuters].
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A rare heart risk warning must now come on COVID vaccines despite CDC's previous findings The CDC previously concluded there was no increased risk of myocarditis detected in government vaccine injury databases for COVID-19 shots dating back to 2022. By The Associated Press and NBC Chicago Staff • Published 45 mins ago • Updated 44 mins ago.
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7 Strategies to Lower Your Risk for Dementia "The idea that there are modifiable risk factors is something that's become more clear over time," says Yale Medicine neurologist Carolyn Fredericks, MD. Dementia is a general term for decline in memory, problem ...
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Taking charge of your brain health with UT Tyler professor June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Dr. Beth Mastel-Smith, UT Tyler School of Nursing professor and assistant dean for professional development, said dementia is not a part of normal aging ...
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Without Measles Herd Immunity, Vulnerable Kids Are at Risk In this segment, Dr Jacobson discusses the importance of vaccine efficacy in controlling measles outbreaks. The measles vaccine is 97% effective, meaning a small percentage of individuals do not develop immunity. Herd immunity protects these ...
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Burlington shelter kitten tests positive for rabies. What to do if you were in contact. According to a press release from a county spokesman, the kitten was found as a stray in Maple Shade and brought to the shelter, located in Westampton, on May 29. It was quarantined per procedure there and made available for adoption June 19.
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AIDS group shows how everyday people stepped up at height of the epidemic Its workforce of volunteers provided HIV prevention education as well as physical, emotional and legal support. At the start of the epidemic, AIDS was considered a "gay plague," and to be openly queer was to risk abandonment, eviction, assault or worse.
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Different foods and drinks can have a surprising effect on your body, particularly your teeth. From citrus fruits to popcorn and even ice, dental experts say everyday foods and habits may be quietly damaging your teeth. According to the CDC, one in four U.S. adults between the ages of 20 and 64 has at least one untreated cavity, and nearly half ...
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Pharmacists encouraged to report GLP-1 side effects amid pharmacogenomics study Pharmacists could be well placed to support a genetic research study into the side effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists, based on information published on 26 June 2025 in a press release by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
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Postpartum hemorrhage linked to long-term heart and blood clot risks The odds of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and thromboembolism disease are significantly increased in patients with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), according to a recent study published in The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine on June 25, 2025.
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Zero-dose children in India declined from 0.11% in 2023 to 0.06% in 2024: Union Health Ministry This success is attributed to sustained vaccination efforts, intensified campaigns, and the expansion of the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). India's achievements have been recognized globally, positioning the nation as a leader in child health ...
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Vegan diet lowers dietary acid load and promotes weight loss Compared with a Mediterranean diet, dietary acid load decreased significantly on a low-fat vegan diet and was associated with weight loss, according to a randomized cross-over trial conducted by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and ...
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8 warning signs of poor gut health we need to stop ignoring TODAY A healthy gut silently keeps everything in balance, from digestion to mood and even immunity. Here are 6 signs that are often unnoticed but could be hinting at deeper gut issues. canva. Craving sugar right after meals.
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New York State Department of Health Encourages People to Know Their Status on National HIV Testing Day Eligible Individuals Can Receive a Free HIV Self-Test Kit Here. New York State Leads in Number of Individuals Prescribed HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Medications (PrEP). Department Remains Committed to Identifying Strategies to Ensure Equitable Access ...
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New COVID variant, 'Nimbus,' making up 43% of new US cases, and it's in Illinois It was first detected in China in January and has now spread to at least 22 countries, according to USA TODAY. Virologists describe Nimbus as a "slightly upgraded" version of its predecessor. While there is no evidence it causes more severe disease, it ...
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The North East is the most UK region that alcohol increases risk of cancer These findings show there is stigma around alcohol use and people may be embarrassed to seek support or openly discuss risks. But the research from the World Cancer Research Fund for Cancer Prevention Action Week shows 56% ...
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The signs to help combat Alzheimer's Over 580,000 people aged 65-or-older are living with Alzheimer's. The disease has become an epidemic in Florida, which has the second largest population of Alzheimer's patients in the United States. As part of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, we are joined ...
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Harmful heat doesn't always come in waves But scientists are warning of another hazardous form of heat: chronic heat. In places like Miami and Phoenix, temperatures can soar for months at a time without reaching heat wave levels, potentially contributing to health issues ...
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6823 Mpox Cases and 16 Fatalities Last Month On June 27, 2025, the WHO confirmed that during May 2025, a total of 6,823 confirmed mpox cases and 16 deaths (Case Fatality Ratio: 0.2%) were reported. The majority of mpox instances continue to be reported from the WHO African Region, with 18 countries ...
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Wildfire-Induced Changes in Behavior Affect Spread of Airborne Disease HealthDay News — Wildfire-induced deterioration of air quality leads to a substantial increase in indoor activities, fostering conditions conducive to transmission of airborne disease, according to a study published online June 18 in PLOS Climate.
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How Tick Experts Protect Themselves Against Ticks June 27, 2025 — Growing up in the rural Midwest, I had a tick routine after walking in the woods: Shower, scrub my scalp, and feel for ticks. Pluck any I found — a regular occurrence — with tweezers. No problem and no symptoms. But how do tick experts ...
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West Nile virus found in mosquitoes here In a news release, the Evanston Health and Human Services Department recommended that residents "take personal protection measures to minimize mosquito bites," including insect repellent, loose-fitting clothing, avoiding peak mosquito times at dawn and ...
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FDA expands warning about rare heart risk with COVID vaccines Myocarditis, a type of heart inflammation that is usually mild, emerged as a complication after the first Covid shots became widely available in 2021. Both Pfizer and Moderna already advise doctors about the issue ...
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A New Blood Test May Detect Leukemia Risk and Replace Bone Marrow Sampling Their research teams, made up of physicians, biologists and data scientists, have been tracking changes in the blood-forming stem cells, including the emergence of genetic changes in these cells in about one-third of people over the age of 40.
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'Where's our money?' CDC grant funding is moving so slowly layoffs are happening Health departments around the country have noticed there's something strange happening with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: It's not showing up on schedule and there's been no communication about why.
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Are biological age tests worth the hype? What if your biological age doesn't match the years you've spent on Earth? New, direct-to-consumer biological age tests, ranging in price from $200 to $500, claim to measure molecular changes in your body that indicate how it's aging. Advertisement.
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Are biological age tests worth the hype? While the science behind them, such as DNA methylation, is promising, experts like Dr. Mark Lachs, the co-chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, say the technology still has ...
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Can 'biological clock' tests tell you anything worthwhile? Over time, the chemical processes that allow our body to function, known as our "metabolic activity", lead to damage and a decline in the activity of our cells, tissues and organs. Biological ...
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The deadly hidden dangers of heatwaves - and how to keep yourself safe Alcohol can dehydrate the body, so choosing alcohol-free drinks or alternating alcoholic drinks with water is advised. Protect yourself from the sun. The sun in the UK is strong enough to ...
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USDA Reports Increased Biosecurity Assessments and Dropping Egg Prices in Bird Flu Update WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins provided an update on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) five-pronged strategy announced in February to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) on June 26.
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India emerges as global leader in child immunization: zero-dose rate halves in one year India has recorded a significant milestone in its national immunization efforts, with the percentage of zero-dose children—those who have not received a single vaccine—falling from 0.11% in 2023 to 0.06% in 2024. The achievement has been acknowledged ...
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Human papillomavirus infection in males: implications for fertility, assisted reproductive outcomes, and vaccination ... This comprehensive review consolidates evidence on HPV-mediated mechanisms impairing semen quality, inducing sperm DNA fragmentation, and facilitating paternal–fetal transmission, which collectively contributes to spontaneous abortion and assisted ...
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