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Health news • Apr 27

State measles outbreak officially over after 200 days and 997 cases

South Carolina health officials say the state's measles outbreak is over after 997 cases, but they warn vaccination remains key.

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Health news • Apr 27

South Carolina's measles outbreak is over. But more are brewing around the country

The virus infected nearly 1000 people in the state before the state declared it over. Meanwhile, cases are spreading across many parts of the U.S.,...

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Health news • Apr 27

Measles outbreak in South Carolina officially ends after 997 cases

April 27 (UPI) -- South Carolina on Monday declared an end to a measles outbreak in its upstate region, which at 997 cases was the largest in the United...

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Health news • Apr 27

Washoe County sees two Mpox cases; officials urge vaccination for those at higher risk

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Northern Nevada Public Health has reported two cases of mpox in Washoe County, prompting officials to remind residents that while...

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Health news • Apr 27

I Asked 2 Doctors the Best and Worst Foods to Eat Before Bed, and They Both Had the Exact Same Answer

I love my sleep. I aim for 7 to 8 hours every night, and while that doesn't always happen, I am actively trying to make sure I get the most restorative...

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Health news • Apr 27

Eating fruits and veg can increase chance of lung cancer according to new study

A new study is raising questions about a possible link between healthy diets and lung cancer risk in younger non-smokers, with researchers pointing to...

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Health news • Apr 27

CDC move to stop recommending hepatitis B vaccine could lead to hundreds of infections: Research

The decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to stop recommending giving infants a dose of the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours...

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Health news • Apr 27

Infrasound Can Subtly Raise Stress and Discomfort, New Study Finds

New research suggests that infrasound -- very low-frequency sound below 20 Hz -- can increase cortisol levels and irritability, offering a scientific...

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Health news • Apr 27

AI Turn "Hidden Patterns" Into ADHD Insights

Researchers developed an AI tool that analyzes routine medical records to predict a child's ADHD risk by age 5, years before a typical diagnosis.

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Health news • Apr 27

South Carolina measles outbreak ends as US cases near 1,800

The largest measles outbreak the United States has seen in more than three decades is over. Yesterday, South Carolina officials marked 42 days with no new...

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Health news • Apr 27

Dozens fall ill due to drug-resistant salmonella linked to chicken and eggs

While there have been 34 reported cases of salmonella-linked illness, the CDC says the actual number of sick people is likely much higher.

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Health news • Apr 27

CDC reports surge in antibiotic-resistant stomach bug

A common stomach bug is becoming harder to treat, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, adding to the growing list of infections that can...

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Health news • Apr 27

Rectal cancer deaths rising up to three times faster in specific age group, study finds

Rectal cancer mortality is rising significantly faster than colon cancer among Americans aged 20 to 44, a new study warns — with rates projected to escalate...

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Health news • Apr 27

CDC confirms new Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry

Late last week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 34 people in 13 states have been sickened in an outbreak of Salmonella...

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Health news • Apr 27

Rising Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer and What Younger Adults Need to Know

Colorectal cancer has long been viewed as a disease primarily affecting older adults, but rising incidence in younger populations is challenging that...

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Health news • Apr 27

CDC warns of drug-resistant salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry

Federal health officials are investigating an outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to backyard poultry that has sickened at least 34 people since...

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Health news • Apr 27

Researchers Finally Solve 50-Year-Old Blood Group Mystery

Researchers have identified a previously overlooked mechanism that alters how strongly certain blood group genes are expressed, revealing why standard tests...

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Health news • Apr 27

A treatment for pre-eclampsia may be on the horizon

FEW PROBLEMS in pregnancy are as mysterious and dangerous as pre-eclampsia. The condition, which causes a sudden spike in the mother's blood pressure,...

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Health news • Apr 27

Jeff Olson Obituary

Jeffrey John Olson (46), of Suring, WI, passed away on April 25th after a battle with stomach cancer. Born on January 24, 1980, Jeff was the son of...

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Health news • Apr 27

Children may be born with two complex cognitive functions already established, research reveals

A new study is the first to show that two of our most sophisticated cognitive functions, using and understanding language and being able to sense how other...

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