Chicago health officials say citys measles outbreak is over
(CHICAGO) -- The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) declared the city's recent outbreak of measles over on Thursday.CDPH said 42 days have passed... Read More.
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Second human case of bird flu confirmed in Michigan, bringing total this year to three
(LANSING, Mich.) -- A second human case of bird flu has been confirmed in Michigan, bringing the total number of cases in the U.S.... Read More.
More than 90% of chickenpox cases in New York City outbreak among unvaccinated people
(NEW YORK) -- Nearly all the patients affected by an ongoing chickenpox outbreak in New York City are unvaccinated, according to a report published... Read More.
Understanding diet, nutritional needs while on weight loss drugs
(NEW YORK) -- Popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have changed the way many Americans are eating and as people taking these... Read More.
Three things to know as new study emphasizes need to give kids peanut butter at a young age
(NEW YORK) -- A new study is shedding more light on the importance of exposing kids to peanut products at a young age to... Read More.
HPV vaccine can reduce risk of multiple cancers in men, new study suggests
(NEW YORK) -- Nearly two decades after the launch of the first HPV vaccine, mounting evidence shows that people who got vaccinated are dramatically... Read More.
Papua New Guinea landslide raises risk of disease outbreaks, mental health impacts
(PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA) -- Outbreaks of disease could emerge following the devastating landslide that occurred in Papua New Guinea, according to experts.A... Read More.
Man charged with misleading woman into taking abortion pill
(WALTHAM, M.A.) -- A Massachusetts man has been charged with misleading a woman into taking medication to end her pregnancy under the guise that... Read More.
CDC: 1 in 9 US children now have ADHD, with surge in diagnoses since 2016
(NEW YORK) -- Diagnoses of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have surged in the United States over the last several years, according to a... Read More.
What to know about the blood test to detect colon cancer recommended by an FDA panel
(WASHINGTON) -- A blood test to screen for colorectal cancer is one step closer to receiving approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.An... Read More.
Most younger women who want kids after breast cancer are successful, research data shows
(NEW YORK) -- Among younger women with breast cancer, it may be possible for many to have a baby after their diagnosis thanks to... Read More.
Mask restrictions prompt concern, fear from disabled North Carolina residents
(RALEIGH, N.C.) -- Disabled North Carolina residents say a mask restriction that is under consideration in the state legislature would make it harder for... Read More.
