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3d ago
Within the first 3 months of 2024, the U.S. surpassed the total number of measles cases recorded in all of 2023. Could the nation break a record this year? Here's what to know ..read more
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3w ago
It’s not quite the end of March, and the U.S. has already tallied more measles cases this year than were reported in all of 2023 ..read more
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1M ago
Just over 2 months into 2024, the CDC has already reported 45 cases of measles in 17 jurisdictions across the United States. Here's what to know ..read more
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1M ago
Each spring, around 30 million people descend on Florida’s beaches, cities, and theme parks for some fun in the sun. But this year as the state gets set for spring break, it’s also wrestling with a measles outbreak that’s leaving many travelers wondering whether it’s still safe to go ..read more
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1M ago
There are many obesity treatments approved for kids. But aside from bariatric surgery, clinicians have few tools as effective as semaglutide ..read more
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2M ago
Throughout the COVID pandemic, what was happening in Europe foretold what we could expect here stateside. Is the same true for measles? WebMD asked experts just how concerned we should be, and what, if anything, about measles keeps them awake at night ..read more
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2M ago
Teenagers who drink alcohol, or smoke cigarettes or pot are more likely to experience mental health issues than those who don’t regularly use those substances, reports a new study ..read more
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4M ago
Severe obesity among preschool-age children from low-income families is on the rise in the U.S., according to a new analysis of federal data ..read more
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4M ago
Amid an outbreak of pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses in China, parts of Europe and, now, the U.S., experts say to be cautious but calm ..read more
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4M ago
Given the prevalence of the issue, the task force recommends behavioral interventions that include at least 26 hours of supervised physical activity sessions for up to a year ..read more