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Want to quit vaping this year? Here’s what the evidence shows so far about effective strategies

Lots of people who vape want to quit, but there’s very little guidance on how best to do so.

The Conversation · Jan 8, 2025

Norovirus cases are growing in the US — here is what health officials say you can do to avoid it

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the number of outbreaks reported this year exceeds previous years

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024

Mutations found in first severe case of human bird flu in US: Here's what it means

In a new development, it has been found that the first severe case of bird flu in the US involves mutations not seen in samples from an infected backyard flock on the patient's property, informed US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The analysis of the patient's sample from Louisiana…

The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024

Number of US abortions fell by only 2% after wave of state bans, CDC report reveals

First major report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tallies abortion provision in the post-Roe US

The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 2024

E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Organic Carrots

An E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots from Grimmway Farms has affected multiple states, prompting a recall. Stay informed to protect your health.

Top News · Nov 17, 2024

RFK Jr. provokes "horror" among doctors

Kennedy has already been linked to a deadly measles outbreak in Samoa after he pushed anti-vax falsehoods

Salon · Nov 15, 2024

Trump warned his second term would mean ‘retribution’. His alarming cabinet picks show he means it

Analysis: Trump’s cabinet choices are shocking, but not surprising, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024

Jails and prisons often fail to protect incarcerated people during natural disasters

The United States has almost 2 million people behind bars in prisons, jails and detention centers – the largest such population in any country. Although incarcerated people are locked away from the outside world, they are even more vulnerable to the impacts of disasters, such as hurricanes and wildfires, than…

The Conversation · Nov 12, 2024

Military veterans are disproportionately affected by suicide, but targeted prevention can help reverse the tide

America’s military veterans make up about 6% of the adult population but account for about 20% of all suicides. That means that each day, about 18 veterans will die by suicide.

The Conversation · Nov 7, 2024

RFK Jr picked to lead health agencies. Doctors warned it could trigger disease outbreaks

Public health advocates are warning against an incoming powder keg of misinformation and conspiracy theories

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024