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Can You Die from Vitamin D Intoxication? Here’s What the Science Says - EatingWell

Can you die from taking too much vitamin D? Find out what vitamin D is necessary for and the symptoms and side effects of too much vitamin D.

CVS reverses course, won’t give COVID vaccines to Oregonians without prescriptions - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

One of the nations largest pharmaceutical chains has been promoting access to the vaccines without a prescription in the state as recently as last week.

Blood test identifies HPV-associated head and neck cancers up to 10 years before symptoms - Medical Xpress

Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes around 70% of head and neck cancers in the United States, making it the most common cancer caused by the virus, with rates increasing each year. Unlike cervical cancers caused by HPV, there is no screening test for HPV-associ…

Exclusive | Health Officials Hunt for Cases Connecting Covid Shot and Harm in Pregnant Women - The Wall Street Journal

Experts Are Sharing Why Standing Up Straight Isn't The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Posture After All - BuzzFeed

We’re told to stand up straight from a young age, but experts say there’s more to spinal health than good posture.

Spouses Can Infect Each Other With Mental Health Issues, According To Research - YourTango

A new study concluded that nine different mental health conditions were subject to "spousal correlation," meaning if one spouse was diagnosed, the other was more likely to be as well.

Santa Clara Co.: Parts Of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale To Be Sprayed With Pesticide Targeting Invasive Mosquitoes - SFGATE

Parts of Santa Clara and Sunnyvale will be sprayed with pesticide early Wednesday morning to target an invasive mosquito species found there, according to the Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector...

As feds tighten Covid vaccine rules, Vermont works to maintain access - VTDigger

Pharmacies can provide boosters to individuals who qualify, but the state is awaiting a looming CDC recommendation to better understand what government insurance can cover.

Vermont confirms state’s 1st case of Jamestown Canyon virus in humans - VTDigger

The state advises protecting against mosquito bites as summer comes to a close.

RFK Jr. ally’s ‘smoking gun’ study on vaccines and chronic illness is fundamentally flawed - statnews.com

Bogus study on vaccines and chronic illness presented at Senate presents “a dangerous precedent for how science is weighed in policymaking,” infectious disease expert writes.

Cannabis Use Linked With Chromosomal Abnormalities in IVF Eggs - ScienceAlert

A new study cautions high levels of cannabis use could harm chances of falling pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Studies show how common long COVID is globally and in teens - CIDRAP

Confused about fall vaccines? We have answers. - The Washington Post

Amid changing federal and state rules, health reporter Lena Sun answers listeners’ most pressing questions about vaccines and access this fall.

Deadly Disease Found in Millcreek Deer - Erie News Now

The disease typically emerges in late summer.

4 Simple Challenges That Reveal How Well Your Body Is Really Aging - AOL.com

Your birthday can’t tell you this—but your body can.

About 2,000 people may have been exposed to measles at Utah event - The Salt Lake Tribune

After four patients were exposed to measles at a high school cycling event, the state health department is urging attendees to check their vaccination status.

Dirty habit followed by 62million Americans linked to psychosis after just 12 hours - Daily Mail

People over 65 who stay full of energy usually swear by these 7 hobbies that keep them moving - VegOut

Energy in later life isn’t luck—it’s the quiet result of daily choices that keep movement, purpose, and joy woven into every season.

Utah health department confirms measles exposure after Soldier Hollow event - KSLTV.com

Several people were exposed to and infected with measles after attending an event at Soldier Hollow, the Utah Department of Health & Human Services confirmed Tuesday.

'We have basically destroyed what capacity we had to respond to a pandemic,' says leading epidemiologist Michael Osterholm - Live Science

Live Science spoke with leading epidemiologist Michael Osterholm about his new book, "The Big One," which discusses the next pandemic and how to mitigate its harm.