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It has some new mutations that might help it spread this autumn, scientists say.

Mpox vaccines will be offered to thousands of people in the UK to boost protection against the virus.

Mia Glynn's parents launch a claim for negligence after their daughter died hours after seeing a GP.

The flu vaccine is given to most children as a quick, painless spray up the nose, with no injection.

The panel of 28 felt it was important to give people choice, but only if they were terminally ill.

Labour has confirmed it will implement the ban that the previous Conservative government committed to.

Sir Keir Starmer promises 10-year plan for England as part of "biggest reimagining" of NHS.

Lack of staff and beds hampered care for both Covid and non-Covid patients, the inquiry is told.

The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS.

An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic.

Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid.

The next public hearings will consider how the pandemic affected healthcare systems across the UK.

Explore the data on how the coronavirus pandemic unfolded in the UK.

The former PM is the most high-profile witness so far to testify at the inquiry into the pandemic.

"Meltdown", "liar", "embarrassing" - messages lay bare Downing Street divisions during the pandemic.

Online restrictions will start in October 2025, with junk food adverts on TV banned before 21:00.

The PM is promising major change, but this is not the first time such ideas have been tried

The Princess of Wales is looking forward to returning to work, after finishing a course of chemotherapy.

Baroness Lampard says the inquiry is "of the gravest concern and significance" as it opens in Essex.

There is a potential, small increased risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental problems, experts say

In Australia, smoking outdoors in pubs is heavily regulated - could the UK follow suit?

Pauses to fighting will allow hundreds of thousands of Gaza children to be vaccinated against polio.

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says.

As a global emergency is declared over mpox, our health and science correspondent assesses the threat.

Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.

Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is declared a global public health emergency.

The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.

Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer.

BBC Investigations speaks to people damaged by illegal and often fake slimming drug injection kits.

How to be sun savvy and get the right level of protection from UV rays.

The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?

Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.

What impact do high temperatures have on our bodies?

A simple guide on how to get a good night's sleep in the heat.

Government unveils package after final report of public inquiry into scandal published on Monday.

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.

The government announced what it calls a "comprehensive" compensation scheme on Tuesday.

They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.

An inquiry into the "worst treatment disaster in NHS history" hears its final evidence.

Victims of the scandal said they had been "gaslit for generations" and felt "vindicated" by the report.

Families of some of those affected are giving evidence at a public inquiry into the treatment disaster.

Families torn apart by the infected blood scandal break their silence to BBC Panorama.

The biggest increase is among the over 80s, with a marked rise in cases in adults aged 25-49.

The Rugby 7s player has struggled with body image in the past, but says sport has helped

The Paralympic Rowing Cox will compete a year after getting the all clear from cancer.

A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast.

Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.

People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.

A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes.

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Kendric Cromer, 12, is among the first patients to be treated with gene therapy just approved by the F.D.A. that many other patients face obstacles to receiving.

As hormones surge, some brain areas shrink in what scientists say may be a fine-tuning that helps mothers bond with and care for their babies.

The company said that the site would close indefinitely and that it would permanently stop making liverwurst. Union officials said the plant’s 500 workers would be given severance and offered relocation.

Some treatments and procedures become routine despite lacking strong evidence to show that they’re beneficial. Recent studies have called a few into question.

A close contact of someone with bird flu became ill on the same day, the C.D.C. reported. But the second person was not tested, and the cause of the illness is unknown.

The decision is a crucial step in getting shots to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the center of the outbreak.

In a new study, many people doubted or abandoned false beliefs after a short conversation with the DebunkBot.

Consumer Reports found lead in a variety of products, at a time when federal regulators are seeking authority from Congress to combat the problem of heavy metals in foods.

Americans are already turning to A.I. for health information in large numbers, new research suggests.

He conceived many of the techniques and tools that have revolutionized minimally invasive operations and procedures.

Mason, an associate director of “The Roommate,” which opened on Broadway last week, stepped in as Patti LuPone’s counterpart.

The surgeon general is warning about parents’ stress, a sign that intensive parenting may have become too intense for parents.

New research suggests that dosage plays a role in a rare side effect of A.D.H.D. stimulants.

The series is selling a fantasy. But straight women in their 60s and 70s say the dating scene is anything but rosy.

Francisco Lopera defied rebels, cartels and vampire bats to become a pioneering researcher of Alzheimer’s disease.

Fatalities spiked 71 percent last year, far outpacing the 13 percent rise in cases, the World Health Organization said.

A neurologist in Colombia, he worked with the world’s largest extended family with Alzheimer’s and helped fuel research to prevent or delay dementia symptoms.

Therapists and relationship researchers share 6 questions that can bring couples closer during this stage.

U.S. inspectors listed serious problems in 2022 that could have resulted in strict measures like a pause in production. But the plant continued operating, and some conditions persisted.

Healthy Black women with low risk factors were far more likely to get C-sections than white women with similar medical histories, a large new study found.

Patients received “substantial” payments, their lawyers said, and the clinic agreed to staffing changes.

Neuroimaging found girls experienced cortical thinning far faster than boys did during the first year of Covid lockdowns.

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New CDC population data from 2023 show that in 23 states more than one in three adults (35%) has obesity. Before 2013, no state had an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%.

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 Counties with higher health insurance coverage, broadband internet, and household income have lower suicide rates 

CDC warns of recalled eggs sold in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, linked to Salmonella outbreak

CDC Confirms Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Missouri

Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade

More illnesses and deaths in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats is reminder to avoid recalled products

Biden-Harris Administration Awards Over $558 Million to Improve Maternal Health, including $440 Million to Support Pregnant and New Moms, Infants, and Children through Voluntary Home Visiting Programs Proven to Improve Maternal and Child Health, Child Development, and School Readiness

FACT SHEET: United States Response to the Clade I Mpox Outbreak in Several African Countries

CDC Investigation Notice: Tiny turtles, illegal to sell as pets, causing Salmonella illnesses again in young kids

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Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Vaccines for Children Program Celebrates 30 Years of Providing Lifesaving Vaccinations to Children at No Cost

Routine vaccinations are the best defense against illnesses. The VFC program was established to ensure that children below the federal poverty level and those without health insurance have access to critical, lifesaving vaccines that can protect their health throughout their lives.

Media Alert - A CDC Food Safety Alert update regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24/index.html.

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A CDC Investigation Notice update regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24/index.html.

Media Statement - Three additional human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection have been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in association with a second poultry farm in Northeast Colorado/Weld County.

CDC has clarified and simplified the process for bringing dogs into the United States from rabies-free and low risk dog rabies countries. CDC aims to protect the health of U.S. communities and animals and prevent the re-introduction of dog rabies to the United States. 

CDC Investigating Multistate Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis

Today CDC released the annual update to the Disability and Health Data System (DHDS), providing quick and easy online access to state-level health data on adults with disabilities.

Four human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection in the state of Colorado have been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The state of Colorado has announced that three people have tested presumptive positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection.

A human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection in the United States has been identified in the state of Colorado.

CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met June 26 – 28 to discuss data on multiple vaccines. The agenda and presentations are online.

Today, CDC recommended the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines and the updated 2024-2025 flu vaccines to protect against severe COVID-19 and flu this fall and winter.

A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection has been identified in the state of Michigan.

CDC warns of Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry flocks

CDC Reports Second Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak

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Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched its updated Public Health Data Strategy for 2024-2025 and a companion 2023 Lookback Report.

Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched its updated Public Health Data Strategy for 2024-2025 and a companion 2023 Lookback Report.

CDC released today updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19.

CDC is releasing the latest provisional estimates for suicide deaths in the United States in 2022. The provisional estimates released today indicate that suicide deaths further increased in 2022.

Today, CDC’s Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., signed a decision memo allowing Novavax monovalent COVID-19 boosters for adults.

Today, CDC’s Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., signed a decision memo allowing Novavax monovalent COVID-19 boosters for adults.

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Environmental Justice, announce the release of the Environmental Justice Index (EJI).

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Environmental Justice, announce the release of the Environmental Justice Index (EJI).

Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a historic 30% increase in overdose deaths in the United States from 2019 to 2020.

This briefing to update you on CDC’s 2019 Novel Coronavirus response. We are joined today by Dr. Nancy Messonnier Director of CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases and rear admiral Denise Hinton from the food and drug administrations, she is the chief scientist.

This briefing to update you on CDC’s 2019 Novel Coronavirus response. We are joined today by Dr. Nancy Messonnier Director of CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases and rear admiral Denise Hinton from the food and drug administrations, she is the chief scientist.

HHS Press Conference: Remarks at Coronavirus Press Briefing

Secretary Alex Azar will hold a press conference alongside CDC, NCIRD, and NIAID providing details on the Department’s coordinated public health response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

CDC will hold its annual gathering of past and present disease detectives April 29–May 2, 2019, in Atlanta. The 68th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference will feature presentations on groundbreaking investigations and often life-saving outbreak responses by current EIS officers and their laboratory counterparts, the Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) fellows.

Tickborne diseases increasingly threaten the health of people in the United States. The growing threat includes newly discovered disease-causing germs, an increasing number of reported tickborne illnesses, expanding geographic ranges for ticks, and a novel tick species found in the US.

Presentations include a wide range of health threats in U.S. and internationally

The number of adolescents who are up to date on HPV vaccination - meaning they started and completed the HPV vaccine series - increased five percentage points from 2016 to 2017, according to results from a national survey published today in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

Of the approximately 4 million babies born in 2015, most (83.2 percent) started out breastfeeding – but many stop earlier than recommended, according to the 2018 Breastfeeding Report Card released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

One in 4 U.S. adults – 61 million Americans – have a disability that impacts major life activities, according to a report in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

CDC has released a graphic novel to help young people understand the potential health risks of human influenza viruses that normally circulate in swine and can cause disease in people (known as variant flu infections).

CDC has been responding and coordinating with the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since a new outbreak of Ebola in North Kivu province was reported on July 30, 2018.

Reuters was first to report on the FDA approving Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ drug Rezdiffra, an oral drug to treat a fatty […]

The post US FDA approves first drug for fatty liver disease NASH appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters was first to report on the FDA approving Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ drug Rezdiffra, an oral drug to treat a fatty liver disease known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The approval was the first of its kind. The post US FDA approves first drug for fatty liver disease NASH appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters was first to report on the early trial data for Novo Nordisk’s highly anticipated experimental drug amycretin which showed […]

The post Novo Nordisk says experimental drug amycretin show 13% weight loss in trial  appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters was first to report on the early trial data for Novo Nordisk’s highly anticipated experimental drug amycretin which showed that participants had a weight loss of 13.1% after 12 weeks, prompting the company’s shares to rise to record highs and placing it above Tesla by market valuation. The post Novo Nordisk says experimental drug amycretin show 13% weight loss in trial appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that major Bayer shareholder Harris Associates came out in strong support of the drugmaker’s decision to suspend […]

The post Major Bayer shareholder Harris backs CEO’s focus on internal restructuring  appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that major Bayer shareholder Harris Associates came out in strong support of the drugmaker’s decision to suspend work on breaking up the diversified group, giving some breathing room to its embattled CEO. The post Major Bayer shareholder Harris backs CEO’s focus on internal restructuring appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly LLY.N expects to launch Mounjaro, its blockbuster diabetes drug and wildly popular […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly LLY.N expects to launch Mounjaro, its blockbuster diabetes drug and wildly popular obesity treatment, in India as early as next year after it clears an ongoing regulatory review. The post Eli Lilly could launch obesity drug in India next year appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that the European Central Bank was asking banks to detail their exposure to Spanish drugmaker Grifols and […]

The post ECB sounds out lenders on exposure to Spanish drugmaker Grifols  appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that the European Central Bank was asking banks to detail their exposure to Spanish drugmaker Grifols and a network of companies linked to the founding family, days after the Barcelona-based business was accused of manipulating its financial accounts by a short-seller. The story also revealed how supervisors were concerned that the huge drop in Grifols’ share price could require family-connected companies which have borrowed using Grifols stock as collateral to post more margin. Grifols denies all the allegations made by Gotham City Research, the short-seller. The story was picked up by Bloomberg, Spain’s state-owned news agency, EFE, and made it into several newspapers including Expansion, El Mundo and the front page of business daily Cinco Dias. The post ECB sounds out lenders on exposure to Spanish drugmaker Grifols appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that U.S. drug regulators in September found quality control lapses at Moderna’s (MRNA.O) main factory including with […]

The post US FDA finds control lapses at Moderna manufacturing plant  appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that U.S. drug regulators in September found quality control lapses at Moderna’s (MRNA.O) main factory including with equipment used to manufacture drug substance for its COVID-19 vaccine. The post US FDA finds control lapses at Moderna manufacturing plant appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that Eli Lilly (LLY.N) will build its first plant in Germany in the western town of Alzey […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that Eli Lilly (LLY.N) will build its first plant in Germany in the western town of Alzey for 2.3 billion euros ($2.5 billion), the U.S. drugmaker said on Friday, as the sector scrambles to meet soaring demand for new diabetes and obesity therapies. The post Lilly to build $2.5 billion Germany plant as obesity drug demand soars appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters was first to report that U.S. health insurer Cigna Group (CI.N) is exploring the sale of its Medicare Advantage […]

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Reuters was first to report that U.S. health insurer Cigna Group (CI.N) is exploring the sale of its Medicare Advantage business, which manages government health insurance for people aged 65 and older, a move that would mark a reversal of its expansion in the sector. The post Cigna explores shedding Medicare Advantage business appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that US medical device maker Edwards Lifesciences, a global leader in its field, was the target of […]

The post Edwards Lifesciences cooperating with EU antitrust regulators  appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that US medical device maker Edwards Lifesciences, a global leader in its field, was the target of an EU antitrust raid a week ago on concerns that it may have abuse its market power. Shares in Edwards Lifesciences shed 2.5% in pre-market trade on the Reuters story. The company, which can face fines up to 10% of its global turnover if found guilty of breaching EU antitrust rules and an order to change its business practices, subsequently confirmed that it had been raided. The post Edwards Lifesciences cooperating with EU antitrust regulators appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that Bayer’s (BAYGn.DE) new CEO plans to cut management jobs to speed up decision-making as a first […]

The post Bayer’s new CEO plans to cut management jobs in prelude to overhaul appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that Bayer’s (BAYGn.DE) new CEO plans to cut management jobs to speed up decision-making as a first step to overhaul the embattled German industrial group, which is facing investor pressure to break up. The post Bayer’s new CEO plans to cut management jobs in prelude to overhaul appeared first on Reuters News Agency.