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39-Year-Old Unvaccinated Woman Becomes 6th Measles Death in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania health officials confirmed a 39-year-old Franklin County woman died from measles on October 10, marking the state's sixth death in an…
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Pennsylvania Reports Sixth Measles Death Following Franklin County Fatality
A 39-year-old Franklin County woman’s death brings Pennsylvania's measles-associated fatalities to six as the state confronts its largest outbreak in decades, with…
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Researchers Highlight Finger-Movement Tests for Early Cognitive Decline
Small differences can inform us about different things, according to Dr Monika McAtarsney-Kovacs.
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New Study Links Shingrix Vaccine to Lower Cardiovascular Risk
A study published in Nature Medicine on August 26, 2026, linked the Shingrix shingles vaccine to a 9% relative reduction in combined…
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Samoa And East Yorkshire Expand Community Mental Health Care
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, health officials in Samoa and East Yorkshire are expanding access to care beyond traditional clinical settings.
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Health Officials Urge Vaccinations as Flu Season Starts Early
Health authorities report an earlier-than-usual start to the respiratory virus season, with influenza activity rising across parts of the United States and…
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Study Finds Dementia Incidence in Bolivian Communities Similar to U.S. and Europe
A new longitudinal study tracking 730 adults in two Indigenous Bolivian communities reveals that dementia incidence is similar to rates in the…
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US Measles Cases Top 4,000, Far Surpassing Last Year, CDC Says
Surpassing 4,000 confirmed cases nationwide, the United States is contending with its largest measles outbreak in three decades, driven by declining vaccination…
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Israel Detects West Nile Virus in Mosquitoes Across Five Regions
Health authorities have detected mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus across five central and northern regions of Israel, prompting urgent warnings about…
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Healthy Lungs Trial Finds Cash Incentives Nearly Double Smoking Cessation
Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on October 5, 2026, the Healthy Lungs trial found that adding cash incentives…
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Family Seeks Donations for Chris Kamke’s Medical Transport After Utah Crisis
Chris Kamke suffered a medical emergency on September 20 in Utah that left her comatose, paralyzed, and dependent on a ventilator nearly…
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Study in Neurology Links Physical Activity to Slower Parkinson’s Progression
Higher levels of physical activity are associated with slower cognitive decline and reduced motor progression in people with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s disease over…