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Cassidy asks Kennedy to promote vaccines targeting whooping cough after major outbreak - WBRZ
BATON ROUGE — Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday that Louisiana is undergoing its worst whooping cough outbreak since 1990 and called on the nation's vaccine-leery health secretary to promote vaccinations.
RFK Jr’s vaccine advisers will soon review four shots: what’s at stake - Nature
Restrictions to children's vaccine access are a likely outcome, infectious-disease specialists tell Nature.
These Simple Habits Can Actually Extend Your Life, Research Shows - TODAY.com
People are desparate for longevity hacks. Experts share the scientifically backed ways to improve brain, heart, skin, immune, GI and functional strenght.
Ebola vaccine reaches epicenter of Congo outbreak as officials race to contain spread, WHO says - AP News
The World Health Organization said limited access and adequate funding are a key challenge in its response to the Ebola outbreak in southern Congo. Patrick Otim, WHO's program area manager, expressed the concerns on Friday during a briefing at which he reveal…
Have you gotten this year's COVID vaccine? - Live Science
Federal guidance about the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine has raised questions and confusion around the shots. Have you tried to get one this year?
Measles confirmed in metro Atlanta; people possibly exposed at university, restaurant, soccer match - WSB-TV
The Georgia Department of Health confirmed someone had been infected with measles, and had not traveled out of the United States before contracting the disease.
Oregon struggles to match other states’ standing orders as COVID-19 vaccine access stalls - OregonLive.com
The state has faced criticism for lacking a standing order that would let pharmacists administer shots without prescriptions.
AIIMS gastroenterologist shares 3 everyday household items to throw away immediately: Scented candles to non-stick pans | Health - Hindustan Times
Even everyday kitchen items can hide health risks. AIIMS gastroenterologist highlights 3 common household products that should be discarded immediately. | Health
New pathway engineered into plants lets them suck up more CO₂ - Ars Technica
Engineered pathway lets carbon be plugged directly into key metabolic pathways.
Acupuncture treatment improves disabling effects of chronic low back pain in older adults - National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)
NIH-funded study supports acupuncture needling as a safe and effective pain treatment for this group.
In 2022, the name 'monkeypox' was nixed. Now the U.S. is reviving it : Goats and Soda - NPR
The World Health Organization retired the name "monkeypox" in favor of mpox — since the virus is spread by rodents and small mammals and there's a stigma factor. Why has the U.S. revived "monkeypox"?
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What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Eat Avocados Regularly - Verywell Health
Research suggests that avocados, when consumed as part of a healthy diet, can reduce the risk of high blood pressure and support vascular health.
Having just one alcoholic drink every day is linked to brain damage in a new study - Earth.com
A new study points to daily alcohol use creating changes in small blood vessels that help feed and clean brain tissue
It Turns Out That Using Your Phone on the Toilet Could Leave You With a Pretty Painful Problem - Slate
Things are about to get bumpy … and itchy.
In Oregon, Confusion Still Reigns on COVID Vaccine Access - Willamette Week
As fed health agencies shed their experts and credibility, the state scrambles to forge its own policy.
A Gut Health Dietitian's 5 Easy, Go-to Anti-Inflammatory Dinners - Business Insider
Chronic inflammation is linked to a range of conditions including heart disease, cancer, and dementia. Eating a Mediterranean-style diet, like registered dietitian Amy Buckley, could help lower the risk.
"$60 Million Orbital Platform": US Space Force and Gravitics Develop Aircraft Carrier That Launches Satellites Directly From Earth's Orbit - Energy Reporters
The United States is making significant strides in space technology through an ambitious project that aims to transform satellite deployment. The cornerstone
Eating Beans Can Add Years To Your Life — Especially These 5 Kinds - HuffPost
Regularly eating beans can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and many forms of cancer.
This Sleep Pattern Is Linked To 172 Diseases (& 5 Ways To Sleep Deeper) - MindBodyGreen
Yep, sleep is *that * important
Women have more chronic pain than men. Here’s why. - The Washington Post
As we learn more about how pain processing can vary between women and men, it might lead to better treatments.