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Infant With Rare Genetic Disorder Died From Measles, Coroner Says

Infant With Rare Genetic Disorder Died From Measles, Coroner Says

The case is the first death from measles in the state since 1991, and the first in the United States this year.

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Supreme Court Turns Down Challenge to New York’s Vaccine Mandate

Supreme Court Turns Down Challenge to New York’s Vaccine Mandate

Two lower courts had ruled against the challenge, including the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

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Elderly Population Eclipses Young Children for 1st Time in History: Census Bureau

Elderly Population Eclipses Young Children for 1st Time in History: Census Bureau

The gap between the populations is projected to ‘drastically widen’ in the coming years.

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Medical Groups Offer Vaccine Recommendations for Fall, Winter

Medical Groups Offer Vaccine Recommendations for Fall, Winter

The groups advised many people should receive vaccines against influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus.

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Health Insurance Costs Projected to Rise by Most in Over 20 Years

Health Insurance Costs Projected to Rise by Most in Over 20 Years

Workers are expected to bear some of the increase through higher premiums, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs.

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Common Sugar Substitute Associated With Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk, Study Finds

Common Sugar Substitute Associated With Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk, Study Finds

Xylitol is a common sweetener used in a variety of products, including gums, oral care products, beverages, and food.

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A Heart Scan Is Supposed to Predict Heart Disease. Here Are the Facts

A Heart Scan Is Supposed to Predict Heart Disease. Here Are the Facts

The $99 test neighbors swear by adds little for most people–and a new trial did not show it prevents more heart attacks.

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Cannabis Gummies Harm Driving Performance Hours After Use, Study Says

Cannabis Gummies Harm Driving Performance Hours After Use, Study Says

Even commonly consumed cannabis doses can 'significantly affect' crucial driving skills, said a researcher.

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Climbing Stairs Cuts Heart Disease Death Risk by Nearly 40 Percent

Climbing Stairs Cuts Heart Disease Death Risk by Nearly 40 Percent

Experts explain how much may be enough–and who should be cautious.

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Experts Name 4 Reasons Splitting MMR Vaccine Makes Sense

Experts Name 4 Reasons Splitting MMR Vaccine Makes Sense

Trump recently called for separating the combination shot to offer more options to parents.

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CDC Excluding ‘Measles-Associated’ Deaths From Official Count
Vaccine Researcher Funded by CDC Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Vaccine Researcher Funded by CDC Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Poul Thorsen stole more than $1 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prosecutors said.

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Researchers Followed 47 Women and Found That Meal Timing Affected Cognition

Researchers Followed 47 Women and Found That Meal Timing Affected Cognition

A small study linked earlier eating to greater cognitive gains despite equal weight loss.

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A Major Trial Pit Keto Against the Mediterranean Diet. Keto Won

A Major Trial Pit Keto Against the Mediterranean Diet. Keto Won

The same foods have different consequences for people in different metabolic states.

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Migraine Guidelines Just Changed—More People May Need Preventive Drugs

Migraine Guidelines Just Changed—More People May Need Preventive Drugs

The first migraine guidelines update in 14 years gives a clear threshold on when patients should get preventive treatment.

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Vaccine Maker Halts Trial on mRNA Cancer Shot

Vaccine Maker Halts Trial on mRNA Cancer Shot

The vaccine did not perform well in a clinical trial.

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Fauci Told Aide to Delete Email About Risky Research

Fauci Told Aide to Delete Email About Risky Research

The directive predates the period of time covered by a preemptive pardon the doctor received.

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FDA Authorizes Generic Ivermectin Shot to Prevent Screwworm

FDA Authorizes Generic Ivermectin Shot to Prevent Screwworm

'This authorization reflects the FDA’s commitment to expanding generic drug options against New World screwworm,' an official said.

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CDC Reports COVID-19 Activity Is Increasing Across US

CDC Reports COVID-19 Activity Is Increasing Across US

The agency said Friday that overall COVID-19 and respiratory viral activity is ’very low’ as of this week.

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Measles Did Not Cause Death of Baby in Pennsylvania, Coroner Says

Measles Did Not Cause Death of Baby in Pennsylvania, Coroner Says

State officials said the death was ‘measles-associated.’

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FDA Approves 4 New COVID-19 Vaccines

FDA Approves 4 New COVID-19 Vaccines

Regulators approved the shots primarily for older people.

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Former Top FDA Vaccine Officials Says Children Died From COVID-19 Vaccine

Former Top FDA Vaccine Officials Says Children Died From COVID-19 Vaccine

Dr. Vinay Prasad commented on an assessment from Food and Drug Administration staffers that he ordered.

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Florida Takes Step to Stop Requiring 4 Vaccines for Public School Attendance

Florida Takes Step to Stop Requiring 4 Vaccines for Public School Attendance

The proposed rule also included an expansion of the basis for religious exemptions for required vaccines.

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RFK Jr. Says Pennsylvania Officials May Have Fabricated Measles Deaths

RFK Jr. Says Pennsylvania Officials May Have Fabricated Measles Deaths

Measles did not cause one of the deaths, a county coroner said, while officials have declined to release details about the second death.

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No, It’s Not Your ADHD Acting Up

No, It’s Not Your ADHD Acting Up

For many, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder has a clear—and fixable—root cause.

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FDA Approves New Drug for Pancreatic Cancer

FDA Approves New Drug for Pancreatic Cancer

The drug helps extend the life of people with pancreatic cancer, according to a clinical trial.

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Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Studies Have Major Flaw, Researchers Say

Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Studies Have Major Flaw, Researchers Say

The studies are promoted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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