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.
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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.
Cancer research group calls on Trump administration to restore data access
(WASHINGTON) -- Medical groups are expressing deep concern about the sudden removal or alteration of government data sets and webpages from agencies like the... Read More.
Doctors visits for flu highest in 15 years, most since swine flu pandemic: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- Outpatient health care visits for flu illnesses are at their highest levels in 15 years, according to data updated Friday by... Read More.
Dairy cows infected with 2nd form of bird flu for the 1st time: USDA
(NEW YORK) -- A second type of bird flu has been found in dairy cows for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture... Read More.
Percentage of emergency visits related to fire, smoke inhalation rose eightfold after LA wildfires: Report
(LOS ANGELES) -- The percentage of emergency department (ED) visits related to fire and smoke inhalation rose dramatically in the days immediately after the... Read More.
Long COVID impacting more than 1 million children: CDC study suggests
(NEW YORK) -- More than 1 million children may have been affected by long COVID in 2023, new federal data published Monday suggests.Long COVID,... Read More.
