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1st measles death linked to outbreak in Texas confirmed in child

Wednesday, February 26 by ABC News

(LUBBOCK, Texas) -- An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak in the western part of the state that has infected more than 100 people.Lubbock city spokesperson Lauren Adams confirmed the death to ABC News on... Read More.

Over 50 deaths linked to unknown disease in Congo

Wednesday, February 26 by ABC News

(DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO) -- The World Health Organization has reported that there is a deadly "unknown disease" spreading in one region within the Democratic Republic of Congo.Local health officials in Congo are partnering with the World Health Organization to investigate.The phrase "unknown disease"... Read More.

New coronavirus found in bats is not currently concern to public health: CDC

Tuesday, February 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday that the new coronavirus found in bats is currently not a cause for concern.There is no reason to believe the virus poses a threat to public health at the moment and... Read More.

Flu activity elevated in US but showing signs of abating, CDC data shows

Saturday, February 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Flu activity remains "elevated" in the United States but is starting to show signs of abating, according to new federal data published Friday.The 2024-25 flu season was classified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a "high" severity... Read More.

Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, largest in over 30 years

Friday, February 21 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- The number of measles cases linked to an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 90, according to new data released on Friday.Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or individuals whose vaccination status is unknown, and 16 people... Read More.

Personal vaccine may reduce risk of pancreatic cancer returning after surgery, small study finds

Thursday, February 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A personalized mRNA vaccine may reduce the risks of pancreatic cancer returning after surgery, according to a preliminary study published Wednesday in the journal Nature.Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers, with a typical survival rate of only about... Read More.

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States with abortion bans see more births but also more infant deaths, studies show

Tuesday, February 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- New research shows the far-reaching effects of the abortion bans that have proliferated the United States since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in 2022.Three new studies have provided some of the first nationwide data on the effects of those... Read More.

RFK Jr. has questioned rising autism rates. Heres what experts say he gets wrong about the disorder

Thursday, February 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- During his confirmation hearings two weeks ago to lead the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeated several unfounded claims about autism.Kennedy, an environmental lawyer who has made money through books, speeches and lawsuits while sharing vaccine... Read More.

Weight loss drug Semaglutide may reduce alcohol cravings, heavy drinking and smoking, new study finds

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, may offer another unexpected benefit -- it could help people drink less alcohol.A study published in JAMA Psychiatry enrolled 48 adults between ages 21 and 65 who had been diagnosed with alcohol... Read More.

Measles cases are rising in the US, mainly among those who are unvaccinated: Health officials

Tuesday, February 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Measles cases are rising in the U.S. with infections confirmed in at least five states so far this year.Cases have been reported in Alaska, Georgia, New York City, Rhode Island and Texas, mostly among individuals not vaccinated for measles, according to... Read More.

Billions of NIH scientific research dollars set to be cut by federal government

Monday, February 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal government has drastically lowered some of the funding that universities and research institutions receive from medical and scientific grants.News of the cuts rattled the scientific community with many scientific institutions set to lose millions of dollars in funding annually.The National... Read More.

Cancer research group calls on Trump administration to restore data access

Saturday, February 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Medical groups are expressing deep concern about the sudden removal or alteration of government data sets and webpages from agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at the behest of President Donald Trump's... Read More.

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