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US sees surge in measles cases as health experts plead for more vaccinations

This year’s total tally has now outpaced last year’s numbers, with 64 confirmed cases in 17 states so far, compared with 58 in 2023

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CDC Upgrades to Ikegami UHK-X700 4K HDR Cameras

The Broadcast & Multimedia division of the national health service has upgraded its technical facilities with Ikegami UHK-X700 cameras

TV Tech

Native Americans are hardest hit by syphilis surge

Rates are so bad in Native American communities that public health experts have asked the federal government to declare an emergency. Inadequate prenatal care may be partly to blame.

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U.S. life expectancy rebounded in 2022 but COVID and drug overdoses were still deadly

As the COVID pandemic faded in 2022, U.S. life expectancy rose by more than a year. But the virus and drug overdoses spurred by fentanyl still took nearly 300,000 lives.

WEKU

CDC Warns Of Rising U.S. Measles Cases In 2024

CDC warns of U.S. measles surge in 2024, emphasizing vaccination importance to prevent outbreaks and protect public health.

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Murthy v. Missouri and Government Urging Platforms to Restrict Speech

The government can't block viewpoints it condemns from its own property that has been opened to publicspeech. Should there be limits on government systematically and substantially encouraging private entities to block the same viewpoints from their property—which may be much more important to public debate than the government property where…

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CDC Urges Vaccination, Updates Travel Advisory Amid Surge In Measles Cases

In the revised guideline, the CDC has advised one dose of MMR vaccine for children aged 6 to 11 months if they are traveling abroad.

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Because 'Marijuana Is Dangerous,' 2 Inveterate Drug Warriors Say, 'Legalizing It Was a Mistake'

William Barr and John Walters ignore the benefits of legalization and systematically exaggerate its costs.

Reason

US marriages back to pre-pandemic levels while divorce rate falls

2022 saw nearly 2.1m marriages, up slightly from 2019 – but still far below their height in 1946

The Guardian - US

Why the measles outbreak worries me

We haven't seen measles at its worst in the U.S. for over a half-century. Vaccines can stop us from backsliding

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Man Begs Others To Quit After He “Vaped A Hole In His Lung” And Ended Up In The Hospital

"Please take care of yourselves and consider quitting, it's not worth it." The post Man Begs Others To Quit After He “Vaped A Hole In His Lung” And Ended Up In The Hospital first appeared on Bored Panda.

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‘Alarming’ rise in Americans with long Covid symptoms

CDC data shows nearly 18m people could be living with long Covid even as health agency relaxes isolation recommendations

The Guardian - US

Deadly amoeba brain infection can result from unsafe nasal rinsing, CDC warns

A CDC report describes 10 patients infected by an amoeba after conducting a nasal rinse, three of whom died from a nervous-system infection.

LiveScience

CDC Warns Against Acanthamoeba Infections Linked To Nasal Irrigation

Learn about the risks of Acanthamoeba infections from using non-sterile water in nasal irrigation with neti pots. Protect your health with proper water pre...

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Algorithm Not for Sale

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CDC Vastly Overestimated U.S. Maternal Death Rates, Says New Study

Maternal health care has actually improved substantially in many areas.

The Guardian - US

Tapeworms found in brain of US man who ate undercooked bacon

Parasitic larvae discovered after unexplained weekly migraines failed to respond to medication

WEKU

How bad is maternal mortality in the U.S.? A new study says it's been overestimated

The peer-reviewed study in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology says a pregnancy checkbox on national death certificates inflates the death rate.

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CDC Expands Program Testing International Travelers For COVID-19

CDC expands international traveler testing program to include Chicago's O'Hare and Miami airports, enhancing global surveillance for respiratory infections.

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Contamination from Trinity nuclear test site continues to plague Navajo land

“Oppenheimer” swept the Oscars on Sunday, detailing the creation of the atomic bomb at the trinity test site. But what the film failed to capture was the impact the nuclear test had on local residents. Between 1944 and 1986, the US Department of Defense dumped more than 30 million tons…

The Guardian - US

The birthplace of the atomic bomb is booming. Neighbors worry that could make them sick

Los Alamos, New Mexico, is ramping up production of plutonium pits, a warhead part with documented health risks

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CDC Report: 11,000 Kids Rushed To ER After Melatonin Mishaps

Learn about the risks of children ingesting melatonin accidentally and the importance of preventive measures and prompt medical attention.

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Rare Uterine Cancer That Affects September 11th Victims Brought To Light By Inspiring Activist

The lawyer who survived 9/11 and is now championing women's health and empowerment. The post Rare Uterine Cancer That Affects September 11th Victims Brought To Light By Inspiring Activist first appeared on Bored Panda.

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State of the Union 2024: The data behind Biden’s address

“Look at the facts.” — President Joe Biden, State of the Union 2024

The Guardian - US

USPS to stop accepting orders for free Covid tests 8 March

US government has been mailing free at-home Covid tests on and off since January 2022 to curb spread of virus

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