Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, has been appointed acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He will continue to lead the NIH while temporarily overseeing CDC operations until Donald Trump selects a permanent director, a position that requires Senate confirmation. Bhattacharya replaces Jim O’Neill, who served as […]
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The number of children in the United States skipping routine vaccinations is increasing, creating larger vulnerable populations and heightening the risk of outbreaks of preventable diseases such as measles, which is currently spreading at record levels in some regions. New research published in the medical journal JAMA indicates that exemptions from school-required vaccines have […]
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Food preservatives are widely used to keep products fresh, prevent spoilage, and extend shelf life. However, new large-scale research from France suggests that frequent consumption of certain preservatives may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancer and type 2 diabetes, raising fresh concerns about the long-term health impact of heavily processed foods. […]
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Sudan is battling a severe health emergency as cholera continues to spread across the country, threatening millions of people. Since mid-2024, the disease has moved swiftly through cities, villages, and displacement settlements, driven by armed conflict, flooding, and the breakdown of essential services. In a nation already struggling to survive war, cholera has become another […]
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Sleep is not only influenced by bedtime routines but also by what and when you eat during the day. Many people overlook the role of nutrition in sleep quality, yet the foods you choose can either support your body’s natural sleep processes or quietly disrupt them. Instead of relying on sleep aids, building healthier eating […]
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U.S. health regulators have launched a renewed safety examination of approved respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) preventive treatments for infants, according to sources familiar with the matter. Senior officials at pharmaceutical companies Merck, Sanofi, and AstraZeneca were informed last week that their RSV products would undergo additional scrutiny, despite already receiving regulatory approval. The therapies […]
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The United States is moving closer to expanding the range of sunscreen ingredients available to consumers. A new proposal from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aims to add bemotrizinol—a UV-filter widely used in Europe, Australia, and several Asian countries—to the list of approved active ingredients for American sunscreen products. Bemotrizinol, sometimes referred to […]
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The United States is experiencing another sharp rise in measles infections, with new clusters developing almost as rapidly as the surge seen earlier this year in West Texas. Fresh figures released this week by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show an increase of 84 new infections nationwide, the highest weekly total since […]
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Do you often struggle with irregular bowel movements or difficulty passing stool? A new set of dietary guidelines may have a simple, natural solution to help ease your symptoms — and it starts with adding kiwis to your daily routine. According to newly published recommendations from the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics and […]
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A new study has revealed that what you eat might play a bigger role in your risk of developing lung cancer than previously thought. Researchers have found a possible link between consuming large amounts of ultraprocessed foods and an increased likelihood of lung cancer — adding to the growing list of health issues tied to […]
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