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Ontario measles cases nearly double count marking largest increase in almost 30 years - BarrieToday

TORONTO — Ontario identified 78 new measles cases over the course of two weeks, public health officials said Thursday, calling it the largest outbreak the province has seen in almost 30 years.

A Protein Borrowed From Tardigrades Could Give Us Radiation Body Armor - Gizmodo

Experimental research by MIT scientists and others might someday lead to less painful cancer treatment.

Physical Activity Lowers Brain Disease Risk - Neuroscience News

A large study found that people who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity are significantly less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders.

Early mRNA vaccine trial results show potential breakthrough in fighting one of the deadliest cancers - Fortune

“The latest data from the Phase I trial are encouraging,” said the study’s lead author.

CDC: 13% of kids who died from flu this year had brain damage - University of Minnesota Twin Cities

CDC: 13% of kids who died from flu this year had brain damage - cidrap.umn.edu

This is what just 5 days of eating ultra-processed food does to your brain - New York Post

A recent study linked exposure to ultra processed foods to 32 poor health outcomes. Now, a new study suggests many of those adverse effects might be dangerously easy to come by.

Infant from Orange County arrived at LAX with measles - ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the patient arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Terminal on Feb. 19 aboard Korean Air flight KAL11/KE11.

The rise of early-onset cancer: What does the data say and how can you stay ahead? - Sacramento Bee

Early-onset cancer is rising. Learn how preventative care, cancer screening, and lifestyle changes can help lower your risk.

CDC report adds to evidence that HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer in US women - The Associated Press

A new government report says that rates for precancerous lesions decreased about 80% among younger women who were screened for cervical cancer. That's more evidence to show the HPV vaccine is working to prevent some cancers. The estimates were published Thurs…

My Husband’s Severe Work Injury Halted a Major Part of Our Marriage. Now He Wants It Back and I Simply Can’t. - Slate

I wasn't prepared for this part of recovery.

New 4D Brain Map reveals potential early warning signs of multiple sclerosis - National Institutes of Health

NIH study reveals key players underlying disease onset and repair.

St. Louis County's new tick is a 'serious threat,' officials say - KSDK.com

The sesame seed-sized arachnid causes serious problems in domestic animals and livestock, officials said.

Here’s why the U.S. is not working to vaccinate birds against avian flu - MarketWatch

More than 160 million birds have been culled during the current outbreak

Which North Texas schools have the lowest measles vaccination rates? Here's the full list - WFAA.com

The number of measles cases reported in Texas continues to grow. These are the North Texas schools most and least at risk of a breakout infection.

These North Texas schools have the lowest measles vaccination rates in the region - WFAA.com

The number of measles cases reported in Texas continues to grow. These are the North Texas schools most and least at risk of a breakout infection.

Interim Estimates of 2024–2025 Seasonal ... - CDC

This report describes interim 2024–2025 seasonal flu vaccine effectiveness estimates in outpatient settings and against flu-associated hospitalizations.

Doctors report upticks in severe brain dysfunction among kids with flu - Ars Technica

CDC data is limited but hints it could be one of the more severe seasons.

'View' star Whoopi Goldberg warns 'people are gonna die' over RFK Jr.'s measles response - Entertainment Weekly News

Whoopi Goldberg warned 'The View' audience that 'people are gonna die' over RFK Jr.'s response to measles: 'This is your job, dude.'

Celeb dermatologist’s ‘3-day nutritional facelift’ can snatch your jawline — just ‘follow it to the letter’ - New York Post

“I designed this 3-day diet to reduce puffiness, enhance contours and firm the jawline,” Dr. Nicholas Perricone told The Post.