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International 'No Smoking Day' highlights the dangers of tobacco
On International No Smoking Day - and every day - there’s an opportunity to pause and ask: is it worth inhaling this again?
Latest outbreak of Ebola in central Africa prompts global health emergency
Promising hantavirus vaccine research stalled by funding gap before outbreak
American tests positive for Ebola in Congo outbreak, CDC says US risk remains low
What is XBB.1.5, the new coronavirus variant spreading in the US?
A mutation in the new variant allows it to spread better than its forebears, but can still avoid antibodies well.
Over 3,500 Americans died due to long COVID since 2020 - report
Nearly one in five adults infected with the novel coronavirus have reported suffering from long COVID.
Pandemic lockdowns linked to decline in US twin births -study suggests
The largest decline in twin births was seen in women over age 40, the group most likely to use infertility treatment.
Long-COVID treatment effective for lingering effects - US-Israeli study
An international group of 3,762 participants from 56 countries identified 203 symptoms in 10 organ systems that persisted at least four weeks after a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19.
Flu season is upon us. Here's what you need to know
Every year, we are urged to get vaccinated against the flu, but this year it is more urgent than ever.
US First Lady Dr. Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
First Lady Jill Biden is staying in South Carolina after testing positive for COVID-19.
Polio case identified in Rockland County, New York
Polio case was identified in Rockland County, New York and later confirmed by CDC. Tests showing it originated outside of the US.
CDC Monkeypox guidelines: Have sex with clothes on, masturbate six feet apart
The new CDC guidelines are meant to inform people on how to manage the risk of contracting Monkeypox at social gatherings or during sexual encounters.
CDC recommends Moderna's COVID vaccine for children 6 months-5 years
President Joe Biden's administration plans to roll out the vaccines to the under-5 age groups as early as next week.
Africa reports 1,597 suspected monkeypox cases, 66 deaths this year - CDC
Monkeypox is endemic in parts of Africa. More than 30 countries where the viral disease is not endemic have reported outbreaks this year, most of them in Europe.
