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Valley fever risk may be high this year, California officials warn in wake of music festival outbreakCalifornia officials are investigating cases of valley fever tied to a recent music festival.
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WHO may declare new, deadlier mpox outbreak an international emergencyThe World Health Organization will soon convene a committee to decide if the ongoing mpox outbreak constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern."
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Who should get the new RSV vaccines? Here's everything you need to knowThere are now RSV vaccines approved for older adults and for pregnant people, and antibody shots (not vaccines) available for babies. What's the difference?
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CDC issues new guidelines for RSV vaccines, citing side-effect concernsThe CDC has clarified and narrowed its recommendations for which older adults should get an RSV vaccine.
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Dangerous strains of 'hypervirulent' superbug detected in US and 15 other countriesA drug-resistant bacterium that causes severe infections has been spreading globally, and it's now in at least 16 countries, the WHO warns.
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Olympic athletes dive into the Seine — days after it was deemed too contaminated with poop for safe swimmingOlympic triathlon racers finally dove into the Seine following postponements due to poor water-quality test results. Will the water stay swimmable?
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Genetically engineered 'mind control' parasite could deliver drugs to the brainScientists are developing an engineered parasite to get drugs into the brain.
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New blood test for colorectal cancer approved by FDAScientists hope a new blood test for colorectal cancer could improve screening rates.
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What's the heaviest weight a person can lift?The world's strongest lifters on record won acclaim for hoisting thousands of pounds into the air at one time. Could they ever go heavier?
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2,400 people in Oregon potentially exposed to HIV, hepatitis through botched anesthesiaAn anesthesiologist contracted at various Oregon health care facilities did not practice proper infection control, posing a risk to patients.
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Scientists uncover new hormone in unusual discoveryA newly identified hormone dramatically strengthens bones in lab studies and could eventually lead to new treatments for fractures and osteoporosis.
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H5N1: What to know about the bird flu cases in cows, goats and peopleBird flu in cows and goats has raised alarm in the U.S. To date, four people are thought to have caught the virus from cattle, but the risk to the general public is low.
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4th person catches bird flu from cows, this time in ColoradoA fourth person in the U.S. has caught bird flu after working with infected cows on a farm.
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What is brominated vegetable oil, and why did the FDA ban it in food?The FDA will no longer allow BVO in food due to safety concerns revealed in studies.
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Single molecule reverses signs of aging in muscles and brains, mouse study revealsA new study in mice and human cells suggests that a small molecule can help reverse signs of aging by extending telomeres and modulating key genes.
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1st-known human case of H5N2 bird flu remains under investigationA man in Mexico died after catching the world's first laboratory-confirmed case of H5N2 bird flu in humans. However, authorities think he likely died of existing conditions, rather than the infection itself.
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Mifepristone: What to know about the drug in the Supreme Court's abortion pill caseThe Supreme Court of the United States has now issued a ruling about a widely used abortion pill. Here's what you should know.
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Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill mifepristone in unanimous rulingIn a 9-0 ruling, the court determined that an anti-abortion collective didn't have legal standing to raise the case against mifepristone to the Supreme Court.
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Seizures, heart rhythm problems and acidic blood seen in 12 people after eating snacks containing mushroomsHealth officials warn that serious illnesses have been tied to Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones and gummies.
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2-in-1 shot for flu and COVID shows promise in advanced trialThe pharmaceutical company Moderna announced promising results from the ongoing trial of its new vaccine, mRNA-1083.
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Rare fungal STI spotted in US for the 1st timeA difficult-to-treat form of ringworm can spread via sex and has now been seen in the U.S.
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Salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers sickens 162A company that ships whole cucumbers from Florida has recalled potentially contaminated produce.
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Restless legs syndrome tied to 140 'hotspots' in the genomeA new study has identified more than 140 novel genetic risk factors associated with the development of restless legs syndrome.
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'Racism is a global public health crisis': Author Layal Liverpool says racist ideas still pervade medicine, and that hurts all of usIn a new book, Layal Liverpool discusses how addressing racial biases in medicine and upending ideas like the "inferior Black pelvis" will lead to a healthier world.
