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Youth Smoking Nears Zero

But Biden still wants to ban menthols to protect kids.

Reason

Vaping by high school students dropped this year, says US report

A new government report shows fewer high school students are vaping

The Independent UK

Poverty and Long COVID Go Together

The lowest income Californians are more likely to have lingering symptoms, and more likely to lose jobs.

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A 'tropical disease' carried by sand flies is confirmed in a new country: the U.S.

Leishmaniasis, a disease spread by a parasite carried by sand flies, is generally considered a tropical disease. Now, thanks to climate change, new research finds it's endemic to the United States.

WEKU

The US infant mortality rate rose last year. The CDC says it's the largest increase in two decades

The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year, which is the largest increase in two decades

The Independent UK

A public health response helped reduce fatal car wrecks in Texas. Can it do the same for gun deaths?

For the first time in a generation, Texans were more likely to die of gunshot wounds than car crashes in 2021. Experts worry a lack of research on the issue has hampered the search for solutions.

The Texas Tribune

US Covid booster rates are shockingly low

Experts have warned of a possible ‘tripledemic’ this cold and flu season

The Independent UK

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RSV drug shortage prompts CDC to adjust recommendations

A new antibody shot called Beyfortus was recently approved to protect babies from RSV, but it's in short supply this season.

LiveScience

The flesh-eating parasitic disease spreading across America

A new strain of a parasitc disease spread by flies has been found in southern states in the US, CDC says

The Independent UK

JN.1: the next COVID-19 winter variant?

JN.1 isn’t yet a cause for alarm, but that could change, serving as a reminder that COVID always has new tricks

Salon

Flu, RSV and Covid starting to circulate in the US amid fears of ‘tripledemic’

Experts say it’s crucial to stay up-to-date on all vaccines

The Independent UK

After years of mass shootings, the US is still trying to understand gun violence. Why?

Nearly two decades ago Congress imposed restrictions on gun violence research, and the effects are still reverberating

The Guardian - US

E-cigs necessary to meet cancer goals

Less smoking means less cancer, especially for Black and LGBTQ+ Americans

Salon

Mpox vaccinations should be recommended for high-risk men, even after outbreak ends, advisers say

Government health advisers say gay and bisexual men at high risk for mpox infection should get vaccinated for the virus even after the current outbreak ends

The Independent UK

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A new RSV shot could help protect babies this winter — if they can get it in time

Hospitals were overwhelmed last winter by a surge in pediatric cases of RSV. Now a new monoclonal antibody shot could help, but price and supply issues are causing delays in getting it to infants.

The Independent UK

A new RSV shot for infants is in short supply

A new shot for infants against RSV is in short supply, and U.S. health officials are telling doctors they should prioritize giving the drug to babies at the highest risk of severe disease

USAFacts

Mammograms are recommended beginning at age 50. Are women getting them?

71.6% of women 50 and older have had a mammogram in the past two years. The biggest gap in screening rates is between insured and uninsured women.

The Independent UK

Juvenile arthritis affects hundreds of thousands of children in US, CDC says

Pain, stiffness and swollen joints are common among people with the condition, experts say

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SCOTUS Will Decide When the Government's Social Media Meddling Violates the First Amendment

The justices agreed to consider whether the Biden administration's efforts to suppress online "misinformation" were unconstitutional.

Salon

Mosquito-borne illness reaches U.S. soil

Climate change and urbanization is spreading dengue and malaria across the U.S. and Europe. Can we brace ourselves?

WEKU

A seasonal viral stew is brewing with flu, RSV, COVID and more

National data shows COVID-19 levels are moderate. In most of the U.S., levels of other respiratory viruses are low, although RSV is ticking up in some southeastern states.

Salon

Flesh-eating parasite now endemic in US

Leishmaniasis is caused when biting sandflies spread a parasite that can cause skin lesions and death

Salon

COVID wastewater data is being distorted

One of the last tools for tracking the pandemic is shifting hands. Experts warn it could reduce our surveillance

WEKU

As winter nears, some parents are still searching for the new pediatric COVID shot

In LA and elsewhere, some parents are having trouble finding the new pediatric COVID shot, especially for those under 5. Not all pediatricians or pharmacies have it, even if vaccines.gov says they do.

The Independent UK

Here’s when to isolate if you test positive for Covid

CDC guidelines outline different recommendations for symptomatic vs non-symptomatic cases

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