Whooping cough is going way up because fewer kids are getting their shots.
Once a ghost of the past, a disease largely relegated to history books thanks to effective vaccines, whooping cough is making a troubling comeback....
Whooping cough is going way up because fewer kids are getting their shots.
Once a ghost of the past, a disease largely relegated to history books thanks to effective vaccines, whooping cough is making a troubling comeback....
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CDC advisory panel puts off hepatitis B vaccine vote after a chaotic meeting.
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Whooping cough is going way up because fewer kids are getting their shots.
Once a ghost of the past, a disease largely relegated to history books thanks to effective vaccines, whooping cough is making a troubling comeback....
Heads up, RDU travelers: Measles exposure reported on Dec. 10.
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Scientists get a clearer picture of Alzheimer’s early signs.
Alzheimer's disease casts a long shadow, affecting millions worldwide and presenting profound challenges for individuals and their families. For decades, diagnosis often occurred once...
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CDC’s vaccine advisers are taking a fresh look at long-used vaccines.
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Everything you need to know about the hepatitis B shot – and why Trump officials are challenging it.
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The heart surgeon who saved his life as a teen now performs surgeries alongside him.
Life has a remarkable way of coming full circle, often delivering stories so profound they feel destined. Such is the tale emerging from the...
A super contagious winter stomach bug is spreading like crazy nationwide.
As winter settles in, many regions often anticipate the usual seasonal challenges, from common colds to influenza. However, this year, it appears a particularly...
Doctors Reveal Common Activities That Are Secretly ‘Death Traps’ — And The Gruesome Death Toll Is Staggering
Doctors Reveal Common Activities That Are Secretly 'Death Traps' — And The Gruesome Death Toll Is Staggering
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Carolyn Hax: We’re fighting about our ‘wicked smart’ teen who’s behind in four APs.
The family dinner table can quickly turn into a battlefield when academic expectations collide with a struggling reality. It's a scenario many parents can...
Measles has arrived in Davis County with its first case, and the statewide count is still 102.
A familiar name in public health conversations has once again made headlines, this time touching down directly in Davis County. The arrival of measles,...
The head of the vaccine committee is off to a new HHS job.
In the dynamic world of public health, leadership transitions often signal new directions and renewed energy. A recent development that has piqued the interest...
Our brains go through 5 ‘eras’ as we age, scientists reveal.
For too long, we've viewed the journey of our brains through life as a simple, perhaps even linear, process – a climb to a...
More people are getting ‘scromiting’ from cannabis, new research finds.
As cannabis use becomes more widely discussed and accessible in many parts of the world, our understanding of its diverse effects continues to evolve....
5 common holiday habits that can quietly raise your risk of heart failure
The holiday season often brings with it a delightful mix of joy, celebration, and perhaps a slight deviation from our usual routines. While we...
Earth’s one sea with no shore never actually touches land.
The ocean is a realm of endless wonder, full of depths uncharted and phenomena unexplained. Yet, amidst its vastness lies a particularly intriguing paradox:...
