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Frontline health care workers reflect on COVID 5 years after WHO declared pandemic
Health care workers recall how they were learning new information every day.
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March 14
Texas measles outbreak hits 259; just 2 cases among fully vaccinated
Health officials said they expect more cases to be confirmed in the future.
March 14
March 14
Former CDC director argues for stronger guidance on infant measles vaccine dose
Dr. Rochelle Walensky called for wider guidance in a new opinion paper.
March 14
March 14
Debunking RFK Jr.'s measles claims
RFK Jr. has claimed measles can be treated with vitamin A and that severe infection is linked to poor diet. But many experts who spoke with ABC News disagreed.
March 14
March 14
RFK Jr. has made several claims about measles. Here's what the science says
Measles cases are rising in the U.S. as outbreaks grow in Texas and New Mexico.
March 14
March 14
Dr. Mehmet Oz heads to the Senate with pitch to oversee America's health insurance programs
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday morning
March 14
March 13
Expert advice to improve your sleep
Behavioral sleep medicine specialist Jade Wu discusses some potentially surprising ways we can improve our sleep.
March 13
March 13
Europe saw highest number of measles cases last year in more than 25 years, WHO says
There were an estimated 127,350 measles cases in the Europe region last year.
March 13
March 13
US aid cuts are hurting Africa's ability to respond to disease outbreaks, health chief says
Aid cuts by the United States are hurting Africa’s capacity to respond to disease outbreaks, the head of the continent's public health agency said ahead of a meeting with regional health ministers to discuss other financing options
March 13
March 13
'We will just die in silence': US aid cuts hit Ethiopia's fragile Tigray region
Aid agencies distributing U.S. food aid in Ethiopia's war-affected Tigray region say they have had to stop feeding millions of people because of the Trump administration's restrictions on foreign aid
March 13
March 12
Alzheimer's Association pairs up with New Mexico in US pilot program to raise awareness
New Mexico has paired up with the Alzheimer’s Association in a pilot U.S. initiative aimed at raising awareness about a disease that affects several million people in the country
March 12
March 12
CDC nominee Dave Weldon is likely to be pressed on his vaccine views at Senate hearing
President Trump's nominee to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is getting ready to appear before Congress
March 12
March 12
What are ultraprocessed foods? Are they bad for you?
The Trump Administration's quest to “Make America Health Again” is targeting ultraprocessed foods
March 12
March 11
By The Numbers: What the COVID pandemic has brought over 5 years
A look at the numbers since Covid was announced as a global pandemic five years ago today, and how low vaccination rates still fuel serious infections and illnesses.
March 11
March 11
Authorities confirm a meningitis outbreak in the northwest has killed 26 people
Nigerian authorities confirm a meningitis outbreak in the northwest has killed 26 people since January
March 11
March 11
5 years ago, the WHO declared COVID a pandemic
It's been five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic.
March 11
March 11
223 measles cases confirmed in Texas as outbreak grows
The Texas Department of State Health Services published new data on Tuesday.
March 11
March 11
COVID 5 years later: Here are the questions that remains unanswered
The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be a pandemic on March 11, 2020.
March 11
March 11
COVID by the numbers: 5 years after WHO declared the disease a global pandemic
About 1.22 million people have died of COVID in the U.S., CDC data shows.
March 11
March 11
What we still don't know about COVID 5 years after the WHO declared a pandemic
Questions remain over where COVID came from and how long it spread undetected.
March 11
March 11
Majority of the world's population breathes dirty air, report says
Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of global cities meeting WHO air pollution guidelines, a report Tuesday found
March 11
March 10
Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water
Utah's governor intends to sign legislation making the state the first to ban fluoride in public water systems
March 10
March 10
Court upholds murder conviction in Fitbit murder case despite missteps by prosecutor
The Connecticut Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of a man found guilty of killing his wife in 2015, in a case that drew widespread attention because of evidence from the victim's Fitbit exercise activity tracker
March 10
March 10
CDC to study vaccines and autism, despite several studies already finding no link
Vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit criticizes the decision as something coming from a “science resistant” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
March 10
March 10
Supreme Court to take up bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ kids, in Colorado case
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado case
March 10
March 09
Some synthetic braiding hair contains harmful chemicals, study says
According to a study by Consumer Reports, there are multiple chemicals found in some synthetic braiding hair, and heating the hair may release what are known as volatile organic compounds.
March 09
March 09
Oura smart ring flags concerning health data
Nikki Gooding seeks out medical treatment after her Oura smart ring flagged concerning health information.
March 09
March 08
Should we still be 'springing' forward?
Dr. Sudha Tallavajhula, the medical director of the TIRR Memorial Hermann neurological sleep medicine center, discusses the impact that daylight saving time has on our health.
March 08
March 08
Activists open abortion center in front of Polish parliament on Women's Day
Polish abortion rights activists have opened a center across from the parliament building in Warsaw where women can have abortions with pills, either alone or with other women
March 08
March 08
When should you eat? Before, after — or even while — exercising?
If you’re about to go to the gym, should you eat something beforehand
March 08
March 08
CDC to study vaccines and autism, despite several studies already finding no link
"The American people expect high quality research and transparency."
March 08
March 08
MRNA vaccines now face attacks from some in the GOP
MRNA technology is facing growing doubts among Republicans.
March 08
March 07
NIH terminating active research grants related to LGBTQ+, DEI studies
At least 24 termination letters have been sent out, according to one official.
March 07
March 07
39 new measles cases reported in Texas as outbreak grows to 198: Officials
Most cases are in unvaccinated people or those with unknown status.
March 07
March 07
How couples reacted to having babies swapped due to IVF mixups
Women from different coasts discuss how clinics gave them the wrong embryos.
March 07
March 07
Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say
Authorities have revealed that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home
March 07
March 06
Vitamin A, While Helpful for Measles, Is Not a Replacement for Vaccination
This is a MedPage Today story.
Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend vitamin A for all patients with measles -- not just severe cases -- but experts warn that this shouldn't be seen as a replacement for vaccination.
In a recent opinion piece for Fox News, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrote that studies support the administration of vitamin A "under the supervision of a physician for those with mild, moderate, and severe infection" and that it can reduce mortality from the disease.
He also indicated that the CDC had recently broadened its recommendation to use vitamin A in all measles cases, not just severe disease.
While Kennedy appeared to support measles vaccination in that opinion piece -- he wrote that vaccines "contribute to community immunity, protecting those who are unable to be vaccinated due to medical reasons" -- he also noted that the choice to vaccinate is a personal one.
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March 06
March 06
New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn't yet confirmed
An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause
March 06
March 06
Unvaccinated New Mexico resident tests positive for measles after dying
The official cause of death is still being investigated.
March 06
March 06
Funding cuts could harm global efforts to fight tuberculosis, WHO warns
U.S. has given up to $250M yearly in funding for global TB programs, WHO says.
March 06
March 06
More than hot flashes: Women raise awareness about menopause symptoms and work
Menopause affects about half the world’s population at some point in life
March 06
March 06
Trump's FDA nominee faces Senate questions after agency layoffs and resignations
Dr. Marty Makary will answer questions from a Senate panel about his plans to lead the Food and Drug Administration
March 06
March 06
Trump has dropped a high-profile abortion case in Idaho. Here's what that means
A yearslong legal battle over the right to an emergency abortion in Idaho has been abruptly upended now that President Donald Trump has moved to drop the high-profile case
March 06
March 05
Ultrasound now needed for pill abortions in Wyoming after lawmakers override veto
Women planning pill abortions in Wyoming will need to get an ultrasound after lawmakers overrode the governor's veto of the new measure
March 05
March 05
First national analysis finds America's butterflies are disappearing at 'catastrophic' rate
A new study finds the number of butterflies has dropped 22% since 2000, a new study finds
March 05
March 05
Jobs lost and lifesaving cures not discovered: Possible impacts of research cuts
Ripple effects of the Trump administration's crackdown on U.S. medical research promise to reach every corner of America
March 05
March 05
Trump said childhood cancer rates have risen 40% since 1975. Here's what data shows
While rates have been increasing, mortality has decreased.
March 05
March 05
Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices, following similar move by Zepbound-maker Eli Lilly
Makers of the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound are cutting prices for people without insurance
March 05
March 05
Trump administration moves to drop Idaho emergency abortion case with national implications
The Trump administration is dropping an emergency abortion case in Idaho in one of the administration’s first moves on the issue since President Donald Trump's second term began
March 05
March 05
Texas officials say measles outbreak has increased
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in Texas has increased to 159 -- an increase of 13 cases in the past five days, authorities said on Tuesday.
March 05