Long periods of extreme heat can accelerate biological age, scientists say
(NEW YORK) -- Longer periods of extreme heat has been found to accelerate biological age in older adults by up to two years, according... Read More.
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Measles death of unvaccinated child is 1st fatality in West Texas outbreak
(LUBBOCK, Texas) -- An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak in the western part... Read More.
Over 50 deaths linked to unknown disease in Congo
(DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO) -- The World Health Organization has reported that there is a deadly "unknown disease" spreading in one region within the... Read More.
New coronavirus found in bats is not currently concern to public health: CDC
(WASHINGTON) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday that the new coronavirus found in bats is currently not a... Read More.
Flu activity elevated in US but showing signs of abating, CDC data shows
(NEW YORK) -- Flu activity remains "elevated" in the United States but is starting to show signs of abating, according to new federal data... Read More.
Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, largest in over 30 years
(AUSTIN, Texas) -- The number of measles cases linked to an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 90, according to new data released... Read More.
Personal vaccine may reduce risk of pancreatic cancer returning after surgery, small study finds
(NEW YORK) -- A personalized mRNA vaccine may reduce the risks of pancreatic cancer returning after surgery, according to a preliminary study published Wednesday... Read More.
States with abortion bans see more births but also more infant deaths, studies show
(WASHINGTON) -- New research shows the far-reaching effects of the abortion bans that have proliferated the United States since the Supreme Court struck down... Read More.
RFK Jr. has questioned rising autism rates. Heres what experts say he gets wrong about the disorder
(WASHINGTON) -- During his confirmation hearings two weeks ago to lead the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeated... Read More.
Weight loss drug Semaglutide may reduce alcohol cravings, heavy drinking and smoking, new study finds
(NEW YORK) -- Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, may offer another unexpected benefit -- it could help people drink... Read More.
Measles cases are rising in the US, mainly among those who are unvaccinated: Health officials
(NEW YORK) -- Measles cases are rising in the U.S. with infections confirmed in at least five states so far this year.Cases have been... Read More.
Billions of NIH scientific research dollars set to be cut by federal government
(WASHINGTON) -- The federal government has drastically lowered some of the funding that universities and research institutions receive from medical and scientific grants.News of... Read More.
