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Medical Experts Issue Urgent Rabies Warning Following Fatal Ontario Case
Learn why medical experts are issuing an urgent rabies warning after a fatal Ontario case and what you must do if exposed to bats.
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Senator Bill Cassidy Challenges RFK Jr.’s Public Health Strategy Amid Senate Confirmation Scrutiny
The Confrontation Over Public Health IntegrityRepublican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana issued a sharp rebuke of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. this week, challenging the HHS Secretary nominee's approach to science…
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Dangerous Heat Wave Grips Large Swathes of the United States
A dangerous heat dome is bringing extreme temperatures and health risks across the US this week; learn how to stay safe.
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Dangerous Heat Wave Grips U.S. Amid Record-Breaking Humidity
Prepare for extreme heat and dangerous humidity gripping the U.S., learn how to stay safe during this record-breaking weather event.
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Chemours to Pay $450 Million in Landmark PFAS Settlement
A Significant Legal ResolutionChemical manufacturer Chemours has agreed to a $450 million settlement to resolve federal litigation concerning the discharge of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever…
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The Ebola Outbreak’s Central Mystery: Where Did This Virus Come From?
Public health researchers and virologists are currently intensifying efforts to identify the natural reservoir of the Bundibugyo ebolavirus, a lethal pathogen that continues to cause sporadic, deadly outbreaks in Central…
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Michigan Parents Face Murder Charges Following Death of Morbidly Obese Child
A Michigan couple was charged with felony murder and child abuse this week in connection to the death of their seven-year-old son, Casper O'Brien, who died last year weighing 255…
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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Reduced Physical Activity, Study Finds
A recent observational study has revealed that individuals prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists—a class of drugs including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro—exhibit a measurable decline in physical activity levels shortly after beginning…
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Internal Emails Reveal C.D.C. Struggles Amid Political Pressure from Kennedy
Newly released internal emails reveal that officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) faced an intense, high-pressure environment in the early months of the Trump administration as…
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HPV Vaccination Drives Cervical Cancer Risks Near Zero for Young Women
A landmark study has confirmed that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has effectively reduced the risk of cervical cancer to near-zero levels among young women who received the immunization during…
