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Kennedy Rescinds Endorsements for Some Flu Vaccines Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday formally rescinded federal recommendations for all flu vaccines containing thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative that the anti-vaccine movement has falsely linked to autism.
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You can't outrun a bad diet. Food not lack of exercise fuels obesity, study finds They compared the daily total calorie burn for people from 34 different countries and cultures around the world. The people involved ran the spectrum from hunter-gatherers and farming populations with low obesity rates, to people in more sedentary jobs in ...
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Quick takes: WHO chikungunya warning, mpox in Gambia, more H5N1 in California dairy cows Outbreak hot spots this year have included Reunion, Mayotte, and Mauritius, with the mosquito-borne disease spreading to Madagascar, Somalia, and Kenya. She noted that South Asian countries are now reporting outbreaks and that local spread has been ...
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Don't get overwhelmed by 10000 steps. Here's how many you may really need Ding and a team of researchers reviewed 31 different studies on the impacts of step count on health markers, including cardiovascular disease, dementia, type 2 diabetes, cancer, depressive symptoms and early death, according to the study published ...
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Urgent care study highlights inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics, other medications While antibiotics were found to be always appropriate for 58.2% of upper respiratory infections, and 63.9% of urinary tract infection visits, antibiotic prescriptions were frequently filled for patients diagnosed with "never-appropriate" indications.
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Brains aged faster during the COVID pandemic—even among the uninfected, data suggest This supports the concept of brain resilience loss leading to faster cognitive decline, consistent with existing neurodegeneration and dementia research and recent epigenetic models. The greatest degree of accelerated brain aging was seen in ...
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COVID-19 Is Rising Again. Here's What to Know As much as we want to put it behind us, COVID-19 isn't going away. Cases are currently rising across the country in a summer surge. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that cases of COVID-19 are increasing in nine states ...
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Measles cases in US over 4.5 times higher than all of last year So far, two children and one adult have died from the virus this year, the first deaths from measles in a decade. About one to three of every 1,000 children infected with measles die from respiratory and neurologic complications, according to the CDC.
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NI farmers can now vaccinate cattle against bluetongue virus Justin Paget/Getty Images Four cattle in a field, two of which are looking Justin Paget/Getty Images. Bluetongue virus can be spread through herds of cattle by biting midges.
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Just 7000 steps a day cuts health risks, study says Getty Images Two people are walking along a grassy path accompanied by a brown dog. Getty Images. The researchers hope their findings could shape future public health guidelines.
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GLP-1s work but when they're stopped, the effects stop too: Expert People who stop taking GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound started to regain weight in a short amount of time, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed 11 different studies to understand weight outcomes after stopping anti-obesity medications ...
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Person dies from brain-eating amoeba in South Carolina, officials say A patient at Prisma Health Children's Hospital Midlands in South Carolina died after being infected with Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba, Dr. Anna Kathryn Burch, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, said during a press conference on July 22.
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Newly Discovered 'Sixth Sense' Links Gut Microbes to the Brain in Real Time These cells detect a common microbial protein and send rapid messages to the brain that can guide food choices and help curb appetite. But this is just the beginning. The team believes this neurobiotic sense may be ...
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Colon cancer becoming more common in people under 50 Doug Corley, MD, PhD, of The Permanente Medical Group, shares why rising colon cancer rates—up 2% yearly in younger patients—demand earlier screening. By. Marc Zarefsky , Contributing News Writer. Jul 24, 2025 | 6 Min Read.
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Novel synthetic drug 100 times stronger than fentanyl responsible for Riverside overdose DEA image - fentanyl vs. carfentanil. Authorities determined that a Riverside man overdosed on carfentanil, which is considered 100 times more potent than typical fentanyl drugs. (DEA).
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US to remove mercury preservative from flu shots following RFK Jr. vaccine panel vote HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. formally adopted a June recommendation from a government vaccine panel, called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, against influenza shots containing thimerosal. While few shots ...
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Breaking the Silence: MyMenoplan.org Empowers Women to Take Charge of Menopause Often shrouded in stigma and misinformation, menopause is rarely addressed openly — even though it can profoundly affect a person's physical, emotional and mental health. To help bridge this gap, clinicians and researchers who have ...
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How Many Steps a Day Can Prevent Chronic Disease? New Study Offers Most Definitive Answer Yet Not to worry, a new study finds that 7,000 might be enough for a host of important health benefits. From cancer to heart disease, the risk of a host of chronic conditions will be improved if ...
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Wisconsin researchers modify immune system to accept kidney transplant Two people in hospital gowns and face masks stand in a hospital corridor beside medical equipment Shawn Wiederhoeft, left, and his sister, Meagan Hahn, on the day of his kidney transplant surgery. Photo courtesy ...
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Rabid bats found in two Denver neighborhoods DENVER — Denver Animal Protection (DAP) said the public should be cautious after two bats tested positive for the rabies virus. A bat found in the Sloan Lake neighborhood on July 8 is the first rabies-positive bat of the year in Denver.
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How many steps a day do you really need to take? Close-up of a person walking on a paved outdoor path, wearing black leggings. A modest increase in steps per day is associated with a lower risk of health complications, a new study finds.
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The bottom line on ultra-processed plant-based meat While some ultra-processed foods like chips and soda are undoubtedly unhealthy, experts quoted in the article said that consumers don't need to avoid the category entirely. When it comes to burgers, they said, plant-based patties are a better option than ...
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How is flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus contracted? What to know in Louisiana Vibrio are bacteria that naturally live in certain coastal waters, including salt water and brackish water, and they are found in higher numbers from May through October, when water temperatures are warmer. About a dozen kinds of Vibrio can cause a ...
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Diet, not lack of exercise, is driving obesity ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: A major new study finds that people around the world burn roughly the same amount of calories each day, regardless of how active they are. As NPR's Maria Godoy reports, that strongly suggests that when it comes to obesity, ...
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Patient dies of brain-eating amoeba in South Carolina, hospital confirms In a news briefing Tuesday, Prisma Health Children's Hospital-Midlands confirmed the patient died of primary amebic meningoencephalitis, also known as PAM, a rare but often fatal brain infection caused by the Naegleria fowleri organism.
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Swollen ankles and blood clots: How unhealthy veins could kill you Yet, there are thousands of miles of veins running through our bodies – circulating blood back to our heart and lungs for replenishment and waste removal – and there can be serious consequences if they're unhealthy. Think swollen ankles, leg ulcers, ...
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Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough: What We Know About 'Exciting' Early Data Most people think of vaccines as being "preventive," and taken to "prevent or lessen the impact of certain infectious diseases," David Braun, a professor of medicine and member of the Center of Molecular and Cellular Oncology at Yale Cancer Center, told ...
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The truth behind the autism curve In the year 2000, autism was considered a very rare condition, affecting just 1 in 150 British children. Now it's seen as common. According to a 2021 estimate from Newcastle University, as many as one in 57 British children are on the autistic spectrum ...
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Eating this ultraprocessed food may be good for you and the planet, experts say Plant-based meats have an image problem. It's not flavor or appearance. Look-alike beef burgers, chicken-like nuggets and faux pork sausages often cook like meat — some even bleed and sizzle in the pan — and are tasty enough to be gobbled up by ...
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Local farms offer nutrient-rich fruits for weight loss and health benefits McGlasson noted that the peak peach season is underway, with the best varieties available from late July into mid-August. For those who prefer other fruits, berries, watermelon, pineapple, avocados, and apples are also in season and recommended for weight ...
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Understanding microplastics: Exposure, health and prevention Microplastics are small plastic particles, usually under 5 millimeters. Major sources of microplastic exposure are the air, food and drinks. Researchers are studying how microplastics affect human health and cancer risk. We ...
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COVID-19 May Trigger Alzheimer's-Like Protein Buildup In Brain And Eyes, Study Finds Elevated amyloid beta levels were found in the retinal tissue of people who had COVID-19, similar to Alzheimer's-like retinal conditions. Notably, Amyloid beta buildup is associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers analysed ...
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Larimer County health officials confirm this year's first West Nile virus case in Fort Collins Colorado health officials said mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been found in Adams, Boulder, Denver, Larimer and Weld counties. Author: Antonia Velez. Published: ...
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| Diet, not lack of exercise, is driving obesity What's behind the obesity epidemic? Conventional wisdom would tell you it's that we don't move enough and we eat too many calories. But a large new international study suggests it's not sedentary behavior that's to blame. Sponsor Message. Facebook
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Researchers awarded $10.5 million to study use of AI in addressing cardiovascular disease The projects are funded through a special research grant from the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all. "AI was once relegated to the realm of science fiction; however ...
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Study finds continued use of risky antiseizure drugs during pregnancy The safest: lamotrigine and levetiracetam; those with uncertain risk, including pregabalin, gabapentin and newer drugs such as lacosamide and zonisamide; and those with known risks, including valproic acid, valpromide, carbamazepine and topiramate.
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Study finds children's health broadly declining in the US Using data from 2007 to 2023, researchers from Penn Medicine and CHOP found measures like mental health and obesity, as well as infant and child mortality rose. They urge policy interventions and improved societal infrastructure to prioritize health of ...
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Suffolk County Offers Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs, Cats and Ferrets The Suffolk County Department of Health Services in conjunction with the Town of Brookhaven will offer free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brookhaven Animal Shelter located at 300 ...
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Despite Jump In Measles Cases Across US, None Reported In CT Since 2021 Despite the nation as a whole experiencing a 363% increase in reported measles cases in 2025, Connecticut has not had a single confirmed case since 2021, according to state public health officials. Brittany Schaefer, public information officer at the ...
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1st rabies case of season in Franklin County, New York BELLMONT, N.Y. (WCAX) - Attention New Yorkers: be careful of bats. That's the message from health officials in Franklin County after the first confirmed case of rabies this year. Authorities say a bat from a cabin in Bellmont tested positive.
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WHO, UNICEF Say More Than 14 Million Infants Worldwide Remain Unvaccinated HealthDay News — Data released this week by the World Health Organization and UNICEF indicate modest gains in childhood vaccination rates, but globally, more than 14 million children remain unvaccinated. Last year, 89 percent of infants globally (~115 ...
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Researchers Are One Step Closer To A Universal Cancer Vaccine University of Florida's Dr. Elias Sayour says the vaccine would work by "waking the immune system up against something that looks dangerous, and then that response spills over to recognize and reject the tumor." Plus: a breakthrough in the fight ...
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Could cancer medication be the key to finding a cure for Alzheimer's? CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If you or a loved one is facing Alzheimer's, there may be a surprising source of hope. Researchers are testing two FDA-approved medications that could help slow or even reverse memory loss. There's no cure for Alzheimer's yet, ...
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Number of measles cases in NS continues to rise Nova Scotia Health says there are now 30 cases of measles in its northern zone, with eight of those lab-confirmed and the others considered confirmed based on symptoms and household exposure. A news release Thursday ...
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Around the nation: Common sugar substitute may increase stroke risk According to a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, erythritol, a common sugar substitute, may increase the risk of strokes, in today's bite-sized hospital and health industry news from Colorado, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
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Consilient evidence links lack of vitamin D to neurodevelopmental issues Vitamin D insufficiency is not just an individual issue: it is a biological legacy passed from one generation to the next, shaping not just bones but, as a new study in Denmark has found, brains too. These findings also align with clinical experience ...
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Major new study finds no health risks from aluminium in childhood vaccines A study of over one million children over 24 years found no increased risk of autism, asthma or autoimmune diseases in children receiving aluminium-containing vaccines. 24 July 2025; 4 min read; by Priya Joi; Republish this article ...
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Sleep disruption damages blood vessels in brain and may increase dementia risk: study Research from Toronto has shown for the first time that fragmented sleep causes damage at the cellular level to the brain's blood vessels, providing further evidence to suggest sleep disruption predisposes the brain to dementia.
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Gluten And Wheat Are Safe for Many People With IBS A new study from McMaster University researchers has found that many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who believe they are sensitive to gluten or wheat may not actually react to these ingredients. IBS is an intestinal disorder that affects an ...
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NT health practitioners facing imminent shortage of life-saving rheumatic heart disease medicine Benzathine benzylpenicillin, commonly known as bicillin, is typically administered to patients every 21 days. However NT Health has told clinicians its temporary supply of the drug had been depleted, with the issue unlikely to be ...
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