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Deaths of 56 babies at Leeds hospitals may have been preventable, BBC told
Two whistleblowers also believe the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s maternity units are unsafe.
Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year
The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.
Patients dying in hospital corridors, say nurses
The Royal College of Nursing details harrowing cases from more than 5,000 nurses across the UK.
Singer 'helpless' after baby girl contracted RSV virus
The country singer says her baby daughter spent 10 days in hospital with respiratory syncytial virus.
Rise of vaccine distrust - why more of us are questioning jabs
Confidence in all types of vaccination has taken a hit. The question is why, and what can be done about it?
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain
They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.
Tanzania denies suspected Marburg outbreak after WHO alert
Samples analysed in all suspected cases are negative for Marburg virus, Tanzania's health minister says.
Obesity label is medically flawed, says global report
There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand.
'I went back after 3 days': Calls for miscarriage bereavement leave
Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.
Inside the UK's first legal drug consumption room
The Thistle will open its doors next week after nearly a decade of deadlock over drug laws.
Could a mango-flavoured pill end intestinal worms?
The pill is a combination of two existing anti-parasitic drugs that, used together, appear more effective.
What does an unheated room do to your body?
The BBC's health and science correspondent undergoes an experiment to find out how a cold home affects him.
I woke from a coma to find my baby had been born
Atlanta McIntyre hopes to raise awareness of hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition that affects 1 in 100 pregnant women.
75 Hard: Is the TikTok fitness challenge really worth it?
The challenge involves forgoing alcohol and unhealthy food for 75 days and doing multiple daily workouts.
What to know about China's cases of HMPV virus
An outbreak of the flu-like virus in China is causing concern, but experts say a Covid-like pandemic is unlikely.
Starmer's NHS waiting list plan - will it work?
Lack of staff and money could make it difficult for government to achieve its aims.
Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts
The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution
Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates?
The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their gender
How do weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?
NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.
NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".
Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request
NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.
Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified
Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.
How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?
The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse
Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule
Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.
We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told
Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.
Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays'
Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.
Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry
Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England.
Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea
The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse.
Warning tax rises could force care homes to close
Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding.
High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told
UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks.
Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says
Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment.
‘I grieve for the person I was before' - Covid inquiry to begin new phase
The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS.
Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts
An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic.
How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic
Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid.
How does the Covid inquiry work?
The inquiry has heard from politicians, civil servants, public health experts and bereaved families.
Covid inquiry: The UK pandemic in numbers
Explore the data on how the coronavirus pandemic unfolded in the UK.
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.
How are the vaping rules changing?
Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned.
Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?
People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.
How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?
Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.
The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.
Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods
Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer.
Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity?
The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?
What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.
Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more
Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters
Paris: Grassroots to Glory
The Rugby 7s player has struggled with body image in the past, but says sport has helped
Paris: Grassroots to Glory
The Paralympic Rowing Cox will compete a year after getting the all clear from cancer.
How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life
A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast.
Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?
Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.
'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’
People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.
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Cancer’s New Face: Younger and Female
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Although long considered a disease of aging, certain cancers are turning up more often in younger women, according to a new report.
Insulin Prices Dropped. But Some Poor Patients Are Paying More.
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- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Diabetes
- Hospitals
- Insulin
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- your-feed-healthcare
A law that coaxed companies to lower the price of drugs came with a little-known consequence: smaller discounts for low-income health clinics.
FDA Moves Forward With Last-Minute Push to Cut Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes
- United States Politics and Government
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- Nicotine
- Smoking and Tobacco
- Medicine and Health
- Biden, Joseph R Jr
- Califf, Robert M
- Trump, Donald J
- Food and Drug Administration
- Reynolds American Inc
In the final days of the Biden administration, the F.D.A. is moving ahead with a proposal to require companies to produce a less addictive product for traditional smokers.
Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies Find
- Income Inequality
- Mental Health and Disorders
- Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Psychiatry and Psychiatrists
- Research
- Telemedicine
- Black People
- JAMA Psychiatry (Journal)
- Olfson, Mark (1958- )
- United States
- your-feed-healthcare
- your-feed-science
Digital mental health platforms were supposed to expand access for the neediest patients. Researchers say that hasn’t happened.
FDA Bans Red Dye 3 in Foods, Linking It to Cancer in Rats
- Dyes and Dyestuffs
- Food Additives
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Cancer
- Recalls and Bans of Products
- Rats
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Consumer Protection
- Environmental Working Group
- Food and Drug Administration
Consumer and food safety groups have long urged the agency to revoke the use of this dye and others. The F.D.A. says studies have shown that it causes cancer in rats, but not in humans.
Estimated Gaza Toll May Have Missed 25,000 Deaths, Study Says
- Israel-Gaza War (2023- )
- Civilian Casualties
- Deaths (Fatalities)
- Research
- Palestinians
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Gaza Strip
Analysis found that more than 64,000 Palestinians may have been killed by traumatic injury in the first nine months of the war.
F.D.A. Proposes New Food Labels to Detail Sugar, Fat and Salt Content
- Labeling and Labels (Product)
- Diet and Nutrition
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Food
- Sugar
- Diabetes
- Calories
- Weight
- Processed and Ultraprocessed Foods
- Medicine and Health
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- Califf, Robert M
The agency issued designs for front-of-package lists that food companies would be required to include.
New Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.I.
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- Fat Tissue
- GLP-1 RAs (Drug)
- Research
An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.
Moderate Drinking Raises Health Risks While Offering Few Benefits
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- Esophageal Cancer
- Cancer
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- Alcoholic Beverages
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- Diabetes
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A federal analysis that will shape the influential U.S. Dietary Guidelines questions alcohol’s overall benefits.
UnitedHealth’s Revenues Rise, in First Earnings Report Since CEO’s Killing
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- UnitedHealth Group Inc
- Thompson, Brian (1974-2024)
- Company Reports
- Stocks and Bonds
- Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations
- Medicare
- Mangione, Luigi
But high medical costs contributed to results that disappointed Wall Street, and the company’s stock fell on the news that it had made less than analysts expected.
Mom’s Gripes About Sister-in-Law Put Daughter in a Bind
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- Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Content Type: Service
Well’s new Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, helps a reader who is sick of being her mother’s dumping ground.
Howard Buten, Autism Therapist, Novelist and Clown, Is Dead at 74
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- When I Was Five I Killed Myself (Book)
By day, he helped run an autism center he opened in a suburb of Paris. In the evening, he delighted audiences as a clown named Buffo. In between, he wrote novels.
Ramaswamy Has a High-Profile Perch and a Raft of Potential Conflicts
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- Musk, Elon
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Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk’s partner in an effort to cut government costs, could make decisions that ultimately make him and his investors richer.
How a Company Makes Millions Off a Hospital Program Meant to Help the Poor
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A private business has helped supercharge a controversial federal drug program. Patients and insurers have been left with big bills.
Kate Middleton Is in Cancer Remission. It Doesn’t Always Mean the Illness Is Cured.
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While the announcement is good news for the Princess of Wales, cancer experts describe the challenges of a life shadowed by an earlier diagnosis.
RFK Jr.’s MAHA Movement Obscures America’s Unhealthy Past
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Medical historians say that the phrase “Make America Healthy Again” obscures a past during which this country’s people ate, smoked and drank things that mostly left them unwell.
Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say
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- Black People
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By 2060, new dementia cases per year could double to one million because of the growing population of older Americans, a study predicts.
How Lagging Vaccination Could Lead to a Polio Resurgence
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In its original form, the virus survives in just two countries. But a type linked to an oral vaccine used in other nations has already turned up in the West.
Even Adults May Soon Be Vulnerable to ‘Childhood’ Diseases
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Outbreaks among the unvaccinated are a predictable consequence of falling immunization rates. But even vaccinated adults may be vulnerable to some illnesses.
At This Ballet Company, the Priority Is Dancers’ Mental Health
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Azara Ballet in Florida is a place where performers can just be themselves.
Chronic Pain: Five Things We Know About Causes, Treatments and Diagnoses
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After developing chronic pain, I started looking into what scientists do — and still don’t — understand about the disease. Here is what I learned.
Chronic Pain Afflicts Billions of People. It’s Time for a Revolution.
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As many as two billion people suffer from it — including me. Can science finally bring us relief?
James Arthur Ray, 67, Self-Help Guide Whose Retreat Became Deadly, Dies
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A rising star among New Age motivational speakers, he was brought down by a disaster during one of his retreats in Arizona, where three people died in a sweat lodge.
Scientists May Be Able to Make Grapefruits Compatible With Medications They Currently Interfere With
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Scientists have identified a gene that causes production of a substance in some citrus that interferes with many medications.
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U.S. Government Releases First National One Health Plan to Protect People, Animals, and Our Environment from Shared Health Threats
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U.S. Government releases first national One Health plan to protect from shared health threats.
First H5 Bird Flu Death Reported in United States
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A person with severe avian influenza A(H5N1) illness ("H5N1 bird flu") has passed away.
CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United States
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December 18, 2024-- A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1)
CDC warns of a <em>Salmonella </em>outbreak linked to cucumbers
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A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/cucumbers-11-24/index.html.
CDC warns of Listeria linked to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products
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Eleven people infected with this outbreak strain Listeria have been reported from four states.
CDC confirms H5N1 Bird Flu Infection in a Child in California
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) (H5N1 bird flu) in a child in California.
CDC warns of new <em>E. coli </em>outbreak linked to organic carrots
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CDC has posted a Food Safety Alert regarding a multi-state outbreak linked to organic carrots.
California confirms first clade I mpox case
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CDC to receive samples for additional viral characterization.
Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023
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Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023
2023 CDC data suggest the STI epidemic may be slowing
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The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains high in the United States, however the latest data from CDC show signs the epidemic could be slowing
Transcript for MMWR Telebriefing: Evidence of Recent H5 Bird Flu Infections among Dairy Workers and CDC Guidance Updates
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Transcript for MMWR Telebriefing: Evidence of Recent H5 Bird Flu Infections among Dairy Workers and CDC Guidance Updates
Onions served at McDonald's are likely source of E. coli outbreak
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An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to onions served at McDonald's
Lassa Fever Suspected in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa
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The CDC and the Iowa Department of Health are investigating a suspected case of Lassa fever, which was diagnosed today in an Iowa resident who returned to the United States from West Africa early this month.
More cases reported in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders; Taylor Farms recalls onions sent to restaurants
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An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted
CDC Recommends Second Dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine for People 65 Years and Older and for People Who are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised
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Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for people 65 years and older and those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised to receive a second dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine six months after their first dose.
CDC Recommends Lowering the Age for Pneumococcal Vaccination from 65 to 50 Years Old
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Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation for lowering the age for pneumococcal vaccination from 65 to 50 years old.
Severe E. coli outbreak in Mountain West states linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders; McDonald's removes suspect ingredients temporarily
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A CDC Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/e-coli-O157.html
Youth Tobacco Product Use at a 25-Year Low, Yet Disparities Persist
- CDC Newsroom
Current tobacco product use among U.S. middle and high school students has dropped to the lowest recorded level in 25 years.
CDC Confirms 3rd Human Case of H5 Bird Flu in California
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a third human case of H5 bird flu in California.
CDC Confirms New Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu in California
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CDC Confirms New Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu in California
Potential public health risk among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies
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Potential public health risk among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies
CDC Statement on Marburg Cases in Rwanda
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CDC is aware of 26 individuals with Marburg virus disease, as confirmed by the Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Health.
Reports of new illnesses slows; CDC continues to investigate the <em>Listeria </em>outbreak linked to deli meats
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Reports of new illnesses slows; CDC continues to investigate the Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats
CDC Awards Over $176 Million to Strengthen U.S. Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce
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Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced more than $176 million in funding to support 48 public health partners to strengthen the public health system in the United States.
New CDC Data Show Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains High
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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%.
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Suicide risk is tied to local economic and social conditions
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Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Suicide risk is tied to local economic and social conditions
New CDC Report Shows Suicide Risk Tied to Local Economic and Social Conditions
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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 <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak
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CDC warns of recalled eggs sold in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, linked to Salmonella outbreak
CDC Confirms Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Missouri
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CDC Confirms Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Missouri
Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade
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Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade
More illnesses and deaths in <em>Listeria</em> outbreak linked to deli meats is reminder to avoid recalled products
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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
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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
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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 <em>Salmonella</em> illnesses again in young kids
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CDC Investigation Notice: Tiny turtles, illegal to sell as pets, causing Salmonella illnesses again in young kids
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Vaccines for Children Program Celebrates 30 Years of Providing Lifesaving Vaccinations to Children at No Cost
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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
Vaccines for Children Program Celebrates 30 Years of Providing Lifesaving Vaccines to Children at No Cost
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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.
More Cases and Additional Death Reported in <em>Listeria</em> Outbreak Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis
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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.
CDC Data Show Improvements in Youth Mental Health but Need for Safer and More Supportive Schools
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New CDC data released today highlight improvements in mental health among some United States teens, including decreases in the percentage of students feeling persistently sad or hopeless.
CDC Investigating Multistate Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis
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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.
CDC Confirms Three Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu Among Colorado Poultry Workers
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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 Updates Dog Importation Process
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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
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CDC Investigating Multistate Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis
CDC Data Shows Over 70 Million U.S. Adults Reported Having a Disability
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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.
CDC Confirms Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu Among Colorado Poultry Workers
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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).
Colorado Reports Three Presumptive Positive H5 Cases in Poultry Workers
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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.
CDC Reports Fourth Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak
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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.
Readout of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Meeting Held June 26 – 28, 2024
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CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met June 26 – 28 to discuss data on multiple vaccines. The agenda and presentations are online.
CDC Data Modernization Efforts Accelerate Nation’s Ability to Detect and Rapidly Respond to Health Threats
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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.
CDC Data Modernization Efforts Accelerate Nation’s Ability to Detect and Rapidly Respond to Health Threats
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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.
Provisional Suicide Deaths in the United States, 2022
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