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Ebola cases in Congo exceed 1,000, with hundreds of deaths so far
Contact tracing and identifying patient zero has been impeded by ongoing violence in the region, and officials expect there are many more cases yet to be confirmed.
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Watchdog begins ad blitz pushing for AI integration with health care
The ad campaign features two separate videos, which will run across the nation and in Washington, D.C., on cable and digital platforms.
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RFK Jr. denies release from quarantine for cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus
Federal officials required that anyone returning home needed daily in-person monitoring and round-the-clock surveillance by authorities.
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FDA approves third over-the-counter nasal spray to treat opioid drug overdoses
The FDA said the number of overdose deaths has dramatically decreased since it first approved Narcan in 2023, but drug overdose persists as a major public health issue in the U.S., primarily driven by synthetic opioids like illicit fentanyl.
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RFK Jr. questions journal's removal of vaccine study supporting CDC's childhood immunization changes
The controversial Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices overhauled the childhood vaccine schedule earlier this year, citing a loss of trust in vaccines.
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Trump admin asks court to expedite appeal of lawsuit on vaccine advisory panel members
Kennedy said the court's order and American Academy of Pediatrics lawsuit has left the panel unable to carry out its duties to issue new recommendations, review new vaccines or complete other work ahead of the flu season in the fall.
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Kids on 'lifesaving' cross-sex hormones skyrocket in Oregon, but no corresponding suicide decline
Insurance database analysis shows The Beaver State is far above the national rate for so-called gender affirming care in minors, as measured just last year. Cleveland Clinic puts $2 million toward detransition care in DOJ settlement.
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CDC activates formal emergency response to screwworm outbreak
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed at least six cases of the parasitic flies in the United States, which were first reported in the country last week.
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HHS warns 500+ hospitals to comply with price transparency rules
HHS, in a separate post, warned hospitals that "the grace period has ended."
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HelloFresh faces backlash for sexually suggestive promotion during Pride Month
Conservative social media activist Robby Starbuck said it was "one of the most disturbing marketing campaigns" he's ever seen.
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RFK Jr. unveils 'sweeping' Lyme disease research, containment, treatment plan
Effort includes funding clinical research on products that may be able to stop Alpha-gal syndrome, which can create serious allergic reactions to red meat after tick bites.
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U.S. smoking rate hits record low while e-cigarette use levels off: CDC
Renewed popularity of smoking in Hollywood doesn't appear to be rubbing off on ordinary Americans.
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Trump executive order directs CDC to 'realign' childhood vaccine schedule with developed peers
HHS scientific assessment that deemed U.S. schedule bloated compared to other countries is now a "guiding resource" for the feds. CDC, advisors directed to update schedule, give "maximum flexibility" to parents, doctors.