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Confirmed measles case in King County infant prompts health warnings, parental concern - KOMO News
Measles poses the greatest risk to infants, unvaccinated individuals and those with weakened immune systems.
Another mystery disease outbreak in DR Congo: What we know - DW (English)
Is a new virus causing a disease outbreak and deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo, or is it already known to science?
Concerning New Study Reveals That We Are No Longer Living Longer - SciTechDaily
Life expectancy in Europe has slowed since 2011, with England experiencing the greatest decline. Poor diet, obesity, and inactivity—alongside COVID-19—are key factors. A study by the University of East Anglia and its collaborators has found that the increase …
Kate Walsh recalls ‘very subtle’ symptoms that led to brain tumor diagnosis: ‘Something’s off’ - Yahoo Life
Kate Walsh revisited when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2015 and the "very subtle" symptoms that led to the diagnosis.
We Analyzed What TikTok Says About Medical Tests And Got a Nasty Shock - ScienceAlert
When Kim Kardashian posted on Instagram about having had a full-body MRI, she enthused that the test can be "life saving", detecting diseases in the earliest stages before symptoms arise.
RFK Jr. Says Ending Measles Outbreak Is Priority - The Wall Street Journal
Short-Term Junk Food Diet Reduces Brain’s Insulin Sensitivity - Neuroscience News
A new study reveals that consuming high-calorie, highly processed foods for just five days can reduce the brain's sensitivity to insulin, a key factor in obesity and type 2 diabetes.
The Scary Things RFK Jr. Said — And Didn't Say — About The Measles - HuffPost
Neither his words nor tone suggested he is taking the Texas outbreak seriously.
WHO says water contamination is suspected in one of the Congo villages struck by illness - The Associated Press
The World Health Organization says that authorities investigating the deaths of at least 60 people in northwestern Congo suspect the water source in one of the areas may have been contaminated. But the agency said it’s too early for any definitive conclusion.…
I’m a pharmacist — these 6 medications will ‘low-key make you fat’ - New York Post
While the bulk (pun intended) of news coverage these days is focused on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic that cause weight loss, licensed pharmacist Dr. Kati Forbes told The Post four medications are notor…
Utah's health department recommends measles vaccine in response to Texas outbreak - KSL.com
Utah's health department is hoping Utahns review their measles vaccination status and consult with their doctors as measles outbreaks occur in other areas of the country.
Having kids can fight brain aging — the more children, the better - New York Post
Researchers have found that having children seems to delay certain aspects of age-related cognitive decline.
What to know about highly contagious measles and how to protect yourself - PBS NewsHour
Measles is rarely seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas.
New Jersey reports H5 avian flu cluster in cats - University of Minnesota Twin Cities
The cats had no known exposure to infected poultry, livestock, raw milk, or raw meat, but they roamed freely outdoors, where they may have been exposed to wild birds or other animals.
Poor sleep endangers health of two-thirds of people in U.S. - Yahoo Life
About two-thirds of Americans are getting too little or too much sleep, risking their health, a new study suggests.
New Cardiology Board Shot Down by ABMS - TCTMD
Jeffrey Kuvin, chair of the proposed board, said “we are deeply disappointed” with the decision.
US flu season may have reached its peak, CDC says - CNN
The worst flu season the United States has had in more than a decade may have reached its peak, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
NJ Measles News: 3 Cases Reported in Bergen County - New Jersey Digest
Health officials have confirmed three measles cases in Bergen County, as the highly contagious virus continues to spread nationwide. The cases stem from an unvaccinated resident who contracted the disease while traveling abroad, infecting two close contacts u…
RFK Jr. canceled flu vaccine meetings. What does that mean for fall shots? - MPR News
Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm, the head of the University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the implications of axing the meeting.