Health
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CDC advisory panel voted on measles and COVID vaccines this week. Here are the key takeaways.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recently concluded a two-day meeting where they…
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Microplastics linked to impaired bone health
Plastic pollution has become a significant environmental issue, with over 400 million tons of plastic being produced and used each…
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A Doctor Fact Checks Sen. Rand Paul’s Comments About Vaccines
In Senate Hearing, Sen. Rand Paul Clashes with Ex-CDC Director Over Public Health Issues WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 16: Sen.…
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Trump administration to shutter ‘failing’ Miami organ donation group
The Trump administration took action on Thursday to close down a Miami organ donation group, citing concerns over underperformance, unsafe…
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CDC’s vaccine advisory panel, with new members picked by RFK Jr., votes on measles shot
The confusion surrounding the coverage of a combined MMRV vaccine under the Vaccines for Children program has finally been resolved…
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How climate change is affecting our homes—and our health
Climate change is having a profound impact on our homes and our health, with extreme weather events becoming more frequent…
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Non-Opioid Painkillers Have Struggled–Cannabis Drugs Might Be The Solution
The search for effective pain treatments that are not addictive has been ongoing, especially with the prevalence of opioid addiction.…
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Three key takeaways from Susan Monarez Senate hearing
The recent Senate hearing on the exodus of top leaders from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shed…
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Ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez testifies about RFK Jr., says she’s “very nervous” about vaccine recommendations
Republican Senator Accuses Former CDC Official of Anti-Trump Conspiracy During a recent hearing, Republican Sen. Ashley Moody of Florida grilled…
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Lack of soap most reported barrier to effective hand hygiene in shared community spaces
Hand hygiene is a crucial aspect of preventing the spread of infections, especially in shared community spaces. A recent systematic…
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