2024
2 Dead From West Nile Virus In N.J, U.S. Death Toll Rises To 5
Two people have died in New Jersey after contracting the West Nile virus (WNV) as the death toll across the United States rises.
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‘Deadliest Strain’ Of Monkeypox Makes Its Way To Europe Following Swede’s Trip To Africa
Swedish health officials have announced the first infection of a new potent strain of Monkeypox (mpox) in the country, which marks the first official case outside of Africa.
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Screening Age For Breast Cancer Lowers From 50 To 40 Years Old, Following Rise In Younger Women
A leading disease prevention organization in the United States has released new official guidelines that lower the recommended age for women to start routine breast cancer screening from 50 to 40.
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CDC Report: Mpox, Formally Known As Monkeypox, Infections On The Rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have stated that the number of individuals infected with mpox in 2024 has already almost doubled the number of cases reported in all of 2023.
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Health Officials Examine Measles Outbreak Linked To Florida Elementary School
The Florida Department of Health is examining a measles outbreak that is purportedly linked to a South Florida elementary school.
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Elton John Calls Out U.K. Parliament, Urging Legislators To ‘Take Action’ In Fight Against AIDS
The United Kingdom could be the first nation in the world “to defeat this awful virus,” according to Elton John, who pushed British MPs to take stronger action against HIV and AIDS.
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SCOTUS Blocks Biden Restrictions, Capitol Hill Showdown, Pests in Food Supply
Monica Rodriguez takes a look at the latest development from SCOTUS on the Louisiana v. Biden case.
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Researchers Discover Potential Parkinson’s Disease Treatment
An assistant professor at the University of Connecticut has reportedly found compounds that hold the potential to treat Parkinson’s disease.
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CDC issues malaria warning after 5 cases are reported in Florida and Texas
On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health notice to doctors, public health officials, and members of the public after recording five recent cases of malaria acquired in the United States in the previous two months.
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WHO warns of ‘huge biological risk’ after lab seized in Sudan
The World Health Organization warned that there is now a ‘huge biological risk” after fighters in Sudan occupied a central public health lab on Tuesday.