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Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, largest in over 30 years
BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images(AUSTIN, Texas) -- The number of measles cases linked to an outbreak in west...
16h ago

Personal vaccine may reduce risk of pancreatic cancer returning after surgery, small study finds
ER Productions Limited/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- A personalized mRNA vaccine may reduce the risks of pancreatic cancer r...
Feb 20, 2025

States with abortion bans see more births but also more infant deaths, studies show
Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- New research shows the far-reaching effects of the abortion bans ...
Feb 18, 2025

RFK Jr. has questioned rising autism rates. Here's what experts say he gets wrong about the disorder
(ATU Images/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- During his confirmation hearings two weeks ago to lead the Department of Health...
Feb 13, 2025

Weight loss drug Semaglutide may reduce alcohol cravings, heavy drinking and smoking, new study finds
Photo by Roberto Pfeil/picture alliance via Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes...
Feb 12, 2025

Measles cases are rising in the US, mainly among those who are unvaccinated: Health officials
Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/TNS/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Measles cases are rising in the U.S. with infections confirm...
Feb 11, 2025

Billions of NIH scientific research dollars set to be cut by federal government
Scott J. Ferrell/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- The federal government has drastically lowered some o...
Feb 10, 2025

Cancer research group calls on Trump administration to restore data access
In this undated stock photo, signage for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention is shown. (STOCK PHOTO/Adobe Stoc...
Feb 08, 2025

Doctors' visits for flu highest in 15 years, most since swine flu pandemic: CDC
Guido Meith/Getty(NEW YORK) -- Outpatient health care visits for flu illnesses are at their highest levels in 15 years, ...
Feb 07, 2025

Dairy cows infected with 2nd form of bird flu for the 1st time: USDA
Herd of cows eating hay in a dairy farm. (STOCK PHOTO/Adobe Stock)(NEW YORK) -- A second type of bird flu has been found...
Feb 07, 2025

Percentage of emergency visits related to fire, smoke inhalation rose eightfold after LA wildfires: Report
Apu Gomes/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) -- The percentage of emergency department (ED) visits related to fire and smoke inha...
Feb 06, 2025

Long COVID impacting more than 1 million children: CDC study suggests
Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- More than 1 million children may have been affected by long COVID in 2023, ne...
Feb 03, 2025