Virginia Navigates Measles Outbreak
The Virginia Department of Health reported 177 cases of measles statewide as of Aug. 13.
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Study Links Daily Sugar-Sweetened Beverages To Increased Gastric Cancer Risk
Researchers identified higher fructose intake as a key factor associated with increased cancer incidence.
CDC Reports Drop In Kindergarten Vaccine Coverage
MMR and DTaP coverage ranged between 92 percent and 92.4 percent, below the CDC's recommended 95 percent level needed to help prevent outbreaks.
Paxton Secures Emergency Order Protecting Newborn Baby Diagnosed With Heart Condition
The baby was born on Wednesday to McKenna West, who is a surrogate from Alaska, CBS News reported.
Can Wristbands Really Help Reduce US Maternal Deaths
Nearly 70% of pregnancy-related deaths occur after delivery, according to the report.
US Senators Launch Investigation Into Child Safety on Roblox
The platform has more than 80 million daily users, with children under 13 accounting for about 40 percent of its audience.
US Measles Cases Surpass 2,500 in 2026, Highest Total In Decades
Cases have been reported in 45 states, New York City and the District of Columbia, with 38 outbreaks identified so far in 2026.
The Real Reason Women Freeze Their Eggs
Ocasio-Cortez, who has been engaged since 2022, was mum about any personal reasons or timing factors related to her decision
Are Nonprofit Hospitals Betraying Their Mission?
Any rampant misuse of taxpayer dollars should concern every public official and all Americans.
USS Abraham Lincoln Faces Scrutiny Over Crew Welfare And Long Deployment
The Navy disputed claims of increased suicidal thoughts or attempts aboard the carrier, saying it has not observed such a rise and has medical and mental health personnel available.
Trump Adds Flexibility To Childhood Vaccine Schedule In Attempt To Combat Autism
“We want it in three separate vaccinations, given at separate times,” he added. “Together, there could be a possibility they’re quite lethal. And separately, it looks like they are not at all lethal, but just very effective.”
Fauci Privately Warned COVID-19 Shot Could ‘Theoretically’ Trigger Miscarriage Risk, Newly Released Texts Show
The January 2021 text thread took place during the early weeks of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Trump Plan Would Break Up Childhood Combination Vaccines
The executive order calls for separating combination vaccines, including the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot, and spacing vaccinations further apart.
Watch: Separated As Infants, Dutch Twins Reunite After DNA Test
Two women from India were separated as infants and raised in different Dutch families.
US Cyclosporiasis Cases Surpass 24,000 As Outbreak Slows
The parasite can cause gastrointestinal illness and has prompted increased scrutiny of food safety practices.
FDA Issues New Guidance To Reduce Contamination In Fresh-Cut Produce
A major cyclosporiasis outbreak associated with iceberg lettuce has spread across 15 states and affected Michigan particularly heavily.