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HealthMay 21

Surgeon General Issues Warning on Children's Screen Time Health Impacts

The Department of Health and Human Services released an advisory Wednesday warning about harmful effects of excessive screen time on children's sleep and mental health.

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HealthMay 7

Healthcare Decisions for Mothers and Infants Draw Increased Scrutiny

Multiple healthcare issues affecting mothers and newborns have sparked debate among medical experts and influenced parental decision-making.

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HealthJun 2

Health Officials Report Rise in Preventable Diseases as Vaccine Exemptions Increase

Medical professionals observe increases in vaccine-preventable diseases while some states reconsider vaccination requirement policies.

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HealthApr 22

UK Parliament Passes Smoking Ban for Those Born After 2009

New UK legislation will prohibit anyone born after January 1, 2009 from purchasing tobacco products, aiming to create a smoke-free generation.

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HealthMay 23

Violence Erupts at Congo Hospital During Ebola Outbreak Response

Hundreds of people gathered at a hospital in eastern Congo demanding the body of a suspected Ebola victim, leading to violence when staff refused.

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HealthJun 10

US measles cases surpass 2,000 in 2024; OB-GYN group diverges from CDC vaccine guidance

The US has recorded over 2,000 measles cases this year while a leading medical group issued vaccine recommendations that differ from CDC guidance.

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HealthApr 10

Mississippi Vaccine Rule Changes Coincide with Whooping Cough Outbreak, Baby Death

A federal court's 2023 rollback of Mississippi's school vaccine requirements preceded a whooping cough surge that included an infant death.

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HealthApr 25

Texas Camp That Saw Fatal Flooding Faces Licensing Issues for Reopening

Camp Mystic in Texas has not met state health and safety requirements needed to reopen after deadly flooding last year killed 27 people.

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HealthMay 15

Americans monitored for hantavirus after cruise ship outbreak

Sixteen Americans are quarantined at Nebraska medical center following hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship, extending travel plans from 5 to 12 weeks.

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HealthMay 21

UK Issues Heat Health Alert as Temperatures Expected to Reach 33C Over Holiday Weekend

Health officials activate six-day heat alert for parts of England as exceptional temperatures forecast for May bank holiday period.

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HealthMay 9

Investigation Ordered After Fatal Subway Incident Involving Recently Discharged Patient

A 76-year-old man died after being pushed down subway stairs by someone who had been discharged from a psychiatric unit hours earlier.

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HealthMar 26

Health groups call for EPA chief's removal as vaccine panel faces disruption

Environmental groups demand EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's resignation while health agencies face leadership changes and meeting cancellations.

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HealthMar 11

FDA approves leucovorin for rare brain disorder, not autism as Trump administration suggested

The FDA approved leucovorin for cerebral folate deficiency affecting fewer than 1 in a million people, walking back earlier suggestions it could treat autism.

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HealthMay 13

Trump Administration Plans to Rescind 2024 Toxic Gas Emission Regulations

The Trump administration plans to roll back 2024 EPA regulations on ethylene oxide emissions that required 90% cuts in toxic pollution.

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HealthMay 13

Ivermectin Prescriptions for Cancer Patients Rise 250% Following Celebrity Endorsement

Cancer patient prescriptions for ivermectin increased sharply after actor Mel Gibson claimed the drug cured friends of cancer, raising medical concerns.

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