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Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at increased risk of health problems, new study finds The study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics found that owning a smartphone during early adolescence is associated with increased risks of mental health issues and obesity. As far as psychological impacts, it pinpointed higher ...
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Measles vaccinations begin in rebel-held Congo almost a year after deadly outbreak Headlines from ABC News LiveCatch up on the developing stories making headlines. KACHEHEMBE, Congo -- Measles vaccines have arrived ...
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Data supports US policy of hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, as officials push for delay The policy, adopted in 1991, will be discussed and voted on later this week by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine advisers hand-picked by U.S. health secretary and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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World AIDS Day marked with numerous events in San Diego County San Diegans will commemorate the 37th annual World AIDS Day Monday at various events around the county. This year's theme is "Overcoming disruption; transforming the AIDS response," a call for sustained political leadership, international cooperation ...
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Quitting Smoking and Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives but Could Save Many More Lung cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, responsible for 1 in 4 cancer deaths in the US. Historically, it has been one of the most difficult to manage and cure. However, "the research story in lung cancer is an unbelievably positive one, ...
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Optimal times to side effects: All the key flu vaccine questions answered This includes people over the age of 65 and those who have weakened immune systems, as well as health and social care workers. It also includes people who are at high risk of passing the virus on to someone vulnerable. If you're not on this list, you can ...
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New mutated flu strain 'subclade K' raises concerns as cases spread PHILADELPHIA - A new flu variant called subclade K is gaining attention as doctors warn it could lead to a tougher flu season this winter. The strain, which stems from the influenza A (H3N2) virus, has already been identified in several countries and ...
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Exposure to Recommended Levels of Fluoride Linked to Better Cognition John Robert Warren, from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, and colleagues used data from the nationally representative High School and Beyond cohort to characterize fluoride exposure from drinking water across adolescence in order to examine the ...
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Public health experts reflect on World AIDS Day under Trump Administration For a special edition of "Closer Look," program host Rose Scott talked with Dr. Barbara Marston, an infectious diseases physician who retired from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Dr. Michele Montandon, a public health physician who ...
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Do You Have Norovirus or Flu? As Both Illnesses Spread, Doctors Reveal How to Tell the Difference But a more severe bout can come with a fever. And, with severe vomiting and diarrhea, dehydration is also often a worry. Flu Symptoms. Unlike norovirus, influenza typically causes respiratory symptoms and ...
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Trump declines to mark World AIDS Day as funding cuts threaten HIV-prevention efforts But this year, for the first time in decades, the U.S. government decided not to mark the occasion, and the Trump Administration has reportedly barred agencies from commemorating or participating. William Brangham discussed more with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis ...
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NEWS RELEASE: Kenyatta honors lives lost, acknowledges strength and resistance on World AIDS Day Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus December 1, 2025. On the 37th Annual World AIDS Day, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta released the following statement reaffirming his support for people impacted by HIV and AIDS: "Today, we remember the millions of ...
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Smartphone use before 12 can have health impacts on children: study It found that children who had a smartphone by age 12 were at higher risk of depression, obesity and insufficient sleep than those who did not yet have one. The researchers analyzed data from more than 10,000 ...
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World AIDS Day report 2025: Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response The 2025 funding crisis has thrown the AIDS response into turmoil with massive disruptions to HIV prevention and community led services, particularly for the most vulnerable. However, the new report by UNAIDS shows evidence that resilience, ...
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Ending AIDS is possible but only if governments act now Ending AIDS as a public health threat in the next five years is now a possibility thanks to the breakthrough long-acting HIV treatment and prevention drug Lenacapavir, often described as the closest thing to a vaccine.
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CNY marks World AIDS day with stories of remembrance, resilience Today is World AIDS Day, when Central New York and communities around the globe remember the millions who died while also celebrating survival and medical advances. One agency continues to raise awareness. ACR Health CEO Lisa Alford said we've come a ...
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It's National Influenza Vaccination Week: American College of Physicians Encourages Adults to Get Flu Shot Pregnant and immunocompromised adults were not included in ACP's review, but most adults fall within the studied groups and should be vaccinated. The U.S. has largely shifted to trivalent vaccines since the 2024–25 season, though this varies by country.
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The High Cost of Delay: School of Public Health Study Reveals Health and Financial Risks of Missed Hep B Vaccine This week the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will consider delaying the infant hepatitis B (HepB) birth dose vaccine schedule. However, new research from Portland State University shows that even a short delay ...
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New approaches to finding cancer early raise hopes — and questions (The Boston Globe) Many cancer doctors hope that tests like Galleri, which are sometimes called "liquid biopsies," will transform cancer care by detecting the earliest signs of malignancy, enabling treatment before the disease becomes deadly.
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Southeast Health District & Walgreens to offer free HIV testing in recognition of World AIDS Day This event aims to raise awareness about HIV prevention, testing, and treatment while encouraging individuals to know their status. Free and confidential HIV testing will be available on-site, with no appointment necessary.
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Over 72000 Emergency Department patients tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and C in first year of scheme This year's World AIDS Day (1 December 2025) highlights the importance of early diagnosis and access to treatment in ending HIV transmission. More than 180 people attending Emergency Departments (EDs) in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare have been newly ...
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AI Tools Show Promise and Pitfalls in Dementia Care and Tech Adoption for Older Adults In one session, researchers presented outcomes from a study of whether AI could reliably identify when a patient portal message was written by a caregiver rather than a patient with dementia. The team tested 1973 patient portal messages.
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