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Tragic Measles Death in Los Angeles Highlights Urgent Need for Vaccination

Tragic Measles Death in Los Angeles Highlights Urgent Need for Vaccination

A heartbreaking case in Los Angeles County has reminded everyone of how serious measles can be — especially for infants who are too young ...

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New Vaccine Guidelines in Focus as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Reshapes Advisory Committee

New Vaccine Guidelines in Focus as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Reshapes Advisory Committee

A major shift is underway in how the U.S. government advises on vaccines. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s newly formed vaccine advisory committee ...

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Giant loops of DNA found in our mouths could protect us from cancer

Giant loops of DNA found in our mouths could protect us from cancer

Scientists have discovered something surprising hiding in our saliva — giant loops of DNA, known as Inocles, that may help protect our oral health ...

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Ebola Vaccination Begins in Congo’s Kasai Province Amid Rising Death Toll

Ebola Vaccination Begins in Congo’s Kasai Province Amid Rising Death Toll

Efforts to control the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo have begun, with health officials launching emergency vaccinations in the southern ...

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Understanding Headaches: Causes, Types, and Treatments That Work

Understanding Headaches: Causes, Types, and Treatments That Work

Headaches are something everyone experiences at some point. For some, they come and go quickly. For others, they can be extremely painful, last for ...

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Brazil Pushes Back Against U.S. Tariff and Bolsonaro’s Coup Verdict Sparks Political Tensions

Brazil Pushes Back Against U.S. Tariff and Bolsonaro’s Coup Verdict Sparks Political Tensions

Brazil is once again at the centre of global political discussions — this time over a steep 50% tariff imposed by the United States ...

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Bipartisan Support for Extending Health Insurance Tax Credits Amid Growing Tensions

Bipartisan Support for Extending Health Insurance Tax Credits Amid Growing Tensions

As the end of the year approaches, there is bipartisan support in Congress for extending the tax credits that have made health insurance more ...

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Doctors urge Americans to know the signs on World Sepsis Day

Doctors urge Americans to know the signs on World Sepsis Day

On World Sepsis Day, health experts remind Americans about the critical impact of sepsis, a life-threatening condition that affects 1.7 million people in the ...

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As officials race to contain the disease, an Ebola vaccine reaches the epicenter of Congo's outbreak

As officials race to contain the disease, an Ebola vaccine reaches the epicenter of Congo’s outbreak

Southern Congo is currently facing its first Ebola outbreak in 18 years, and health officials are racing against time to contain it. The outbreak, ...

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Protecting the Amazon Rainforest May Also Protect Human Health, Study Finds

Protecting the Amazon Rainforest May Also Protect Human Health, Study Finds

The Amazon rainforest is often called the “lungs of the Earth” because of its vital role in regulating the planet’s climate. But a new ...

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