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The Pandemic Has Torpedoed Life Expectancy Across the Globe, Study Finds

Life expectancy dropped in 27 out of 29 countries studied last year, with some places experiencing the largest…

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Acetaminophen May Be Less Safe During Pregnancy Than Previously Thought

A new consensus statement argues that the potential risks of the popular painkiller on fetal development may…

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A Mystery Worm Infection in Vietnam Shows a New Species Can Live in Humans

The man was plagued by an unknown species related to the Guinea worm, one that may have recently jumped from…

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Microplastics Are Showing Up in Baby Poop

A small study found that even newborns can carry microplastics in their system, while infants seem to have much…

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Ivermectin Research Has a Big Fraud Problem, Scientists Say

Numerous studies suggesting ivermectin can treat or prevent covid-19 have dodgy data behind them, according to an…

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FDA Authorizes Pfizer Boosters for People 65 and Older and Those at High Risk for Severe Covid-19

The agency said booster shots can be given to individuals at least six months after they receive their first 2-dose…

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Early Intervention to Reduce Autism Symptoms Shows Promise in Clinical Trial

The four-year-long study found that children in the treatment group were three times less likely to be diagnosed…

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A Mystery Outbreak of Salmonella Has Sickened People in 25 States

If you're experiencing food poisoning symptoms, the CDC recommends seeing a doctor and reporting it to your local…

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9/21/21 4:50PM

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Comparing Covid-19 to the 'Spanish Flu' Just Shows How Badly We Screwed This One Up

There are many key differences between the 1918-1919 flu and the covid-19 pandemic, including in the tools we had to…

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9/21/21 10:00AM

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Covid-19 Has Killed as Many Americans as the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic

At least 676,000 Americans have died from covid-19, with 2,000 now dying every day.

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2020 Saw Most Babies Born With Syphilis Since 1994

Recently released CDC data shows that 2020 had the highest number of newborn syphilis cases in decades.

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9/20/21 4:17PM

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Pfizer's Covid-19 Vaccine Looks Safe and Effective in Children Ages 5 to 11, Company Says

The trial data, yet to be seen by outside scientists, will be soon submitted to regulators to win authorization of…

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9/20/21 10:44AM

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FDA Panel Votes Against Boosters for All, Unanimously Recommends Them for Elderly and High-Risk Groups

The meeting featured hours of discussion and a cameo by Nicki Minaj's cousin's friend's genital issues.

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Someone in Wyoming Caught the Plague From Their Cats

Plague is rare in the U.S., but wild animals and free-roaming pets—and their fleas—can still carry the bacteria and…

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Ebola Can Hide in Humans for Years Before Killing Again, New Research Finds

A new Ebola outbreak this February was traced back to the epidemic that ended five years ago.

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9/16/21 12:40PM

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Cuba Becomes First Country to Vaccinate Young Kids Against Covid-19

At least 12 infants have died in Cuba from covid-19 in 2021.

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9/16/21 6:00AM

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UK to Recommend Covid-19 Booster Doses for Older and High-Risk People

New findings could influence an upcoming decision by U.S. health experts on who will need booster doses.

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9/15/21 4:54PM

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72% of Americans Know Someone Killed or Hospitalized by Covid-19, Pew Poll Finds

At least 660,000 Americans have officially died from covid-19, though the true number is likely higher.

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9/15/21 10:02AM

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The Covid-19 Booster Plan Is Looking Really Messy

Some independent and government scientists argue that booster shots for the general public are unneeded for now,…

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9/14/21 11:30AM

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50 Countries With the Best Covid-19 Vaccination Rates in the World

The U.S. is currently ranked 40th, slipping from 18th back in late July.

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9/13/21 6:00AM

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