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4 hospitalized from fake Botox injections: CDC
The CDC is investigating fake Botox injections that have hospitalized at least four people in two states, NBC News reported April 10. -
Google searches about 'hurt eyes' spiked following eclipse
Google searches about "hurt eyes" spiked following the total solar eclipse, suggesting that some people are worried about possible injuries, NBC News reported April 8. -
An overlooked population with high rates of Type 1 diabetes
The highest prevalence of Type 1 diabetes is among middle-aged and older adults, though data on these populations remain sparse, according to a study by Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. -
2 states where COVID-19 cases are likely to grow
Only Texas and Kansas were anticipated to see a growth in COVID-19 infections as of March 30, the CDC said. -
CDC tells clinicians to watch for bird flu in new health alert
The CDC is warning clinicians and state health departments to watch for bird flu cases after a Texas resident was infected, presumably from dairy cattle. -
US taking bird flu 'very seriously,' CDC says: 5 notes
While health officials say the threat avian flu poses to humans remains low, the situation is being closely monitored and taken "very seriously," the CDC director told ABC News in an April 3 report — days after a person in Texas tested positive for bird flu. -
US reports human bird flu case
A person in Texas has tested positive for bird flu, state and federal health officials confirmed April 1. The individual is believed to have been exposed to dairy cattle in Texas presumed to be infected with the H5N1. -
Measles cases jump 51% in 1 week, CDC data shows
Measles cases have increased sharply in the U.S. over the past week, new CDC data shows. -
Rare infection that largely affects middle-aged adults on rise: CDC
The CDC is warning an invasive meningococcal strain is on the rise and disproportionately affects people ages 30 to 60. -
American life expectancy lags
Americans' life expectancies are declining right alongside their happiness scores, according to U.S. News & World Report. -
FDA warns of 'unacceptable risks' with topical pain relief products
The FDA is warning consumers to avoid over-the-counter topical pain relief products that contain high concentrations of lidocaine and has sent warning letters to six companies marketing unapproved products. -
Drinking water linked to 214 outbreaks in 5 years: CDC
The CDC found 214 outbreaks and 88 deaths over five years were associated with drinking water. -
Measles cases surpass 2023 total
The U.S. has recorded more measles cases in the first three months of 2024 than all of last year, CDC data shows. -
Overdose deaths tick up to new record: CDC
Overdose deaths hit a record high in 2022, though the increase was only up slightly from the year prior, new CDC data shows. -
NIH sunsets COVID treatment guidance
Four years after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, the National Institutes of Health is sunsetting its COVID-19 treatment guidelines, NPR reported March 19. -
Researchers issue call to action on drug-resistant fungi
A team of researchers at Cleveland-based Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is urging the medical community to prioritize enhanced awareness and education on drug-resistant fungi as the number of global fungal infections grows. -
CDC issues health alert on measles outbreak
The CDC has issued a health alert as the U.S. faces a growing tally of measles cases this year, urging clinicians to ensure children are up to date on their measles-mumps-rubella vaccinations. -
US bans asbestos
The Environmental Protection Agency banned ongoing uses of asbestos, a carcinogen that is linked to more than 40,000 annual deaths, the White House said March 18. -
CDC responds to maternal death rate study, refutes claims
CDC experts are defending how the agency calculates maternal deaths after researchers from several universities have said the CDC's method inflates numbers, according to Politico's reporting. -
Flawed data inflated US maternal mortality rates, new study says
New research calls into question the severity of the nation's maternal mortality crisis, finding that flawed data has inflated death rates over the past two decades.
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