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Cases of highly infectious and preventable measles surged across the globe by 20 percent last year

The rise of infections was tied to inadequate vaccination rates in children

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024

New York officials latest to warn against Botox shots from unlicensed providers

The CDC also announced it is looking into nationwide reports of harmful reactions after injections from unlicensed individuals

The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2024

Lacking counselors, US schools turn to the booming business of online therapy

As schools across the U.S. grapple with the student mental health crisis, the use of telehealth therapy for students has skyrocketed

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2023

Mayor Adams slams stigma against ‘the word vagina’ as NYC expands access to free abortion pills

NEW YORK — Abortion pills will soon be available free of charge at four public health clinics in the city, Mayor Adams announced Tuesday while lamenting what he described as a societal stigma against vaginas.

Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023

Unwanted NYC Christmas gifts: COVID and the flu, health officials warn

NEW YORK — ‘Tis the season for COVID-19 and the flu.

Tribune News Service · Dec 10, 2022

Q&A: The polio virus was detected in New York City wastewater. Do you need to worry?

The highly infectious viral disease can lead to permanent paralysis of the arms and legs and even death in some cases. Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated if they haven't been.

WEKU · Aug 12, 2022

Critics say 'monkeypox' is a racist name. But it's not going away anytime soon

Scientists call the name "discriminatory and stigmatizing." The World Health Organization agrees. But no progress has been made on finding a new name. And some say the name doesn't need changing.

WEKU · Aug 1, 2022

Monkeypox straining already overstretched public health system

Deep into their third year of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, local and state public health workers are battered, depleted and, in many places, demoralized.

Tribune News Service · Jul 31, 2022

New York declares public health emergency over monkeypox case numbers

In the last two days, the state health department has also called monkeypox an “imminent threat to public health”

Irish Mirror · Jul 31, 2022

New York declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency

Mayor says as as many as 150,000 residents could be at risk of infection

Wales Online · Jul 31, 2022