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Pennsylvania Reports Sixth Measles Death as Outbreak Cases Top 1,100
Pennsylvania has confirmed a sixth measles-associated death as its outbreak continues to grow. Franklin County’s coroner said the woman, who…
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Florida’s Dengue Outbreak Is Now the Largest in Decades
Florida is experiencing its largest dengue outbreak in decades, with more than 250 locally acquired cases reported this year. The…
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Pennsylvania Records Fifth Measles Death as U.S. Faces Worst Year Since 1991
Pennsylvania health officials reported a fifth measles-associated death Wednesday, as the United States faces its worst measles year since 1991.…
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A “Pill on a String” Could Catch Oesophageal Cancer Early, Plus This Week’s Health Breakthroughs
A UK trial is testing a small “pill on a string” that may help identify early oesophageal cancer risk in…
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A Blood Test for Cancer Moves Closer to FDA Review, and a CDC Warning on Injectable Glutathione
A routine blood draw is at the center of two important health updates today. The FDA has released briefing materials…
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Pet Turtles Linked to a Salmonella Outbreak in 12 States: What Families Should Know
A growing Salmonella outbreak linked to pet turtles has sickened 20 people across 12 states, hospitalized five, and affected children…
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Measles Exposure Alerts in Philadelphia and on a Chicago-to-LA Train: What to Check
Philadelphia health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport on September 13–14. The person traveled…
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New Lung Cancer Treatments Show Landmark Survival Gains : A Turning Point for Patients
New data released around the 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer point to meaningful progress in treating difficult cancers. Johnson…
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FDA Approves First Freeze-Dried Plasma, Mounjaro for Heart Risk, First Oral Dermatomyositis Drug
The FDA has cleared three notable healthcare developments: Ezplaz Freeze Dried Plasma, a new cardiovascular-risk indication for Mounjaro (tirzepatide), and…
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Statins Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, FDA Approves First Daily Cholesterol Pill
New health news is connecting cholesterol care, brain health and medication access. A 15-year Danish registry study presented at ESC…
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