Measles cases surpass 900 in US with infections in 24 states: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- At least 177 new measles cases have been reported in the U.S., according to newly updated data from the Centers... Read More.
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4 times as many measles cases in a few weeks than US typically averages in a whole year: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- There have been at least 733 confirmed measles cases reported across the nation, the latest data from the Centers... Read More.
Congress secures long-term funding for the World Trade Center Health Program
(WASHINGTON) -- Congress has approved legislation for a funding fix that fully supports the World Trade Center Health Program and prevents a projected... Read More.
Why are so many younger Americans getting and dying of colorectal cancer?
(NEW YORK) -- Colorectal cancer was once viewed as being mostly diagnosed among middle-age and older adults, but that's changing.Research shows more adults in... Read More.
At least 588 US measles cases reported in January: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- At least 588 measles cases have been confirmed so far this year across the U.S., according to updated data... Read More.
Everything to know about Nipah virus amid cases being detected in India
(NEW YORK) -- Several countries, including Thailand and Nepal, have increased their surveillance after cases of the deadly Nipah virus were detected in India.So... Read More.
How NIH ending funding for human fetal tissue research could affect studies
(NEW YORK) -- Last week, the Trump administration announced it was banning the use of human fetal tissue from some abortions in federally... Read More.
‘Night owl’ lifestyle may bring higher risk of heart disease: Study
(NEW YORK) -- So-called "night owls" may face a higher risk for heart attack and stroke, a new study published Wednesday finds.Researchers found that... Read More.
‘A very distressing thing to witness’: Experts explain psychological impact of seeing Minneapolis shootings
(NEW YORK) -- Over the last several days, many Americans have seen upsetting, and often violent, images and videos of protests in Minneapolis amid... Read More.
More than 31,000 nurses, health care workers strike at Kaiser Permanente, arguing for safe staffing levels, fair wages
(NEW YORK) -- Tens of thousands of nurses and health care workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities across California and Hawaii went on strike on... Read More.
Lifetime alcohol use linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer, new study finds
(NEW YORK) -- Long-term alcohol use has been linked to higher risks of colorectal cancer, according to a study published Monday in the journal... Read More.
Flu activity nationwide declines but ER visits for school-aged kids increasing: CDC
(WASHINGTON) -- Flu activity is starting to decline nationwide, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC... Read More.
