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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.

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"Time will tell" on FL measles outbreak

Experts say vaccinated people are safe, but if you're unvaccinated, it's a good idea to avoid South Florida

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The CDC may be reconsidering its COVID isolation guidance

The current guidance advises five days of isolation. Unnamed health officials have indicated that this guidance may soon go away, a move that troubles public health experts.

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Syphilis cases rise to their highest levels since the 1950s, CDC says

Cases increased by nearly 80% to more than 207,000 between 2018 and 2022, according to the CDC. Rates increased among all age groups, including newborns, and in all regions of the country.

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JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here's what you need to know

The CDC estimates that up to 86% of new COVID-19 cases stem from the latest mutation. The virus continues to evolve so rapidly that "our immune systems have not been able to keep up," an expert says.

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Flu and COVID are on the rise, but there are fewer severe COVID cases than last year

Flu is rising, and COVID levels are higher than last season's peak. But COVID hospitalizations and deaths are down. Nonetheless, COVID is still the most dangerous virus circulating.

WEKU

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later

Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Health misinformation is rampant on social media – here's what it does, why it spreads and what people can do about it

The global anti-vaccine movement and vaccine hesitancy that accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic show no signs of abating.

The Conversation

Here’s one roadmap to easing the mental health crisis among teen girls

Mental health crises are rising among girls and young women. Working on Womanhood, developed in Chicago, helped reduce symptoms of PTSD.

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What is ‘white lung syndrome’? Ohio pneumonia outbreak explained

‘We have no evidence whatsoever of any connection to any outbreaks statewide or internationally’

The Independent UK

How to understand Ohio’s ‘white lung syndrome’ pneumonia outbreak – and why it’s not linked to China

‘We have no evidence whatsoever of any connection to any outbreaks statewide or internationally’

The Independent UK

What is the state of RSV in the United States?

RSV rates — which tend to climb in the fall and winter months — are highest for children under the age of five.

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How to understand Ohio’s ‘white lung syndrome’ pneumonia outbreak — and why it’s not linked to China

‘We have no evidence whatsoever of any connection to any outbreaks statewide or internationally’

The Independent UK

How to understand Ohio’s ‘white lung syndrome’ pneumonia outbreak — and why it’s not linked to China

‘We have no evidence whatsoever of any connection to any outbreaks statewide or internationally’

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Getting Covid and flu vaccines together is better, study suggests

Research involving Massachusetts healthcare workers shows higher levels of antibodies in group who received both shots at once

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For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy − new research points to dad's drinking as a significant factor in fetal alcohol syndrome

Men drink more, are more likely to binge drink and are almost four times more likely to develop alcohol use disorder than women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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The 'Monster' Isn't the Drug, It's the Prohibition

Intoxicating drugs never do as much damage as the laws that impotently attempt to eradicate them.

The Independent UK

Dry dog food tied to salmonella outbreak in children

Manufacturer says all brands of the pet food the company makes will now be recalled

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Why the new RSV shot is hard to find

RSV kills 300 kids and thousands of seniors every year. But a new treatment is already facing shortages

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As winter nears, some parents are still searching for the new pediatric COVID shot

In LA and elsewhere, some parents are having trouble finding the new pediatric COVID shot, especially for those under 5. Not all pediatricians or pharmacies have it, even if vaccines.gov says they do.

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CDC recommends RSV vaccine in late pregnancy to protect newborns

The shot will help shield newborns from RSV in the early months of life, when they're especially vulnerable to severe illness.

Salon

Republicans move to slash CDC budget

The HIV program launched in 2019 with the goal of cutting new infections nationwide by 90% by 2030

WEKU

The latest COVID boosters are in for the fall. Here's what that means for you

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Robert Wachter about the latest round of FDA-approved COVID-19 boosters and how people should think about the coronavirus and its risk.

The Conversation

CDC greenlights two updated COVID-19 vaccines, but how will they fare against the latest variants? 5 questions answered

On Sept. 12, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the newly formulated COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans ages 6 months and up, hours after its expert advisory committee voted 13 to 1 in favor of recommending the vaccines.

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CDC advisers back broad rollout of new COVID boosters

A panel of doctors and scientists advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to recommend that people 6 months of age and older get new COVID boosters this fall.

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