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COVID levels rising in much of U.S., with highest in West, CDC says
The surge of COVID-19 cases during the summer months continues to be a cause for concern, as key indicators show…
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Americans get 55% of their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says
Americans are consuming a significant amount of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, a recent report from the Centers for…
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The U.S. Fertility Rate Hit An All-Time Low In 2024, CDC Data Shows
In 2024, the fertility rate in the United States hit a record low of less than 1.6 children per woman,…
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Dozens sickened after eating THC-contaminated food at Wisconsin pizzeria, CDC says
Dozens of individuals in Wisconsin were unintentionally exposed to THC, the main psychoactive component in cannabis, after consuming food from…
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U.S. birth rate hits all-time low, CDC data shows
In 2024, the fertility rate in the United States hit a record low, with fewer than 1.6 children being born…
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D.C. Diagnosis: CDC cancer funding renewed, EU poaches researchers
The latest edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s newsletter on the politics and policy of health and medicine, is here to…
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Cancer data in danger as CDC cuts may threaten tracking efforts
State workers who have been vital in tracking U.S. cancer trends and implementing prevention strategies are facing potential cuts to…
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CDC to hire former head of anti-vaccine group founded by RFK Jr.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has made a controversial decision to hire Lyn Redwood, a nurse and former…
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CDC Vaccine Advisors To Vote On Thimerosal In Flu Shots. Here’s What To Know About Thimerosal
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is scheduled to make a decision later this week regarding the use of…
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Excessive drinking linked to jump in high blood pressure deaths during COVID pandemic, CDC report says
Excessive Drinking Linked to Increase in High Blood Pressure Deaths During COVID-19 Pandemic According to a recent report from the…
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