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How HIV/AIDS got its name − the words Americans used for the crisis were steeped in science, stigma and religious language

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first used the term “AIDS” on Sept. 24, 1982, more than a year after the first cases appeared in medical records. Those early years of the crisis were marked by a great deal of confusion over what caused the disease, who it affected…

The Conversation

New flu vaccines have arrived. Here’s the best time to get your annual shot

Depending on your age, overall health, and travel plans, the CDC may recommend you get a flu shot sooner rather than later.

Fortune

COVID-19, flu and RSV shots − an epidemiologist explains why all three matter this fall

The Food and Drug Administration approved and granted emergency use authorization on Aug. 22, 2024, for the newest, updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quickly endorsed the new shot to protect against severe illness.

The Conversation

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Tiny turtles are linked to salmonella outbreak in small children

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has received reports of illness from more than 20 states

The Independent UK

CDC gives doctors new IUD insertion guidelines after TikTok outcry

TikTok users recently shared their experiences with extreme pain during IUD insertion

The Independent UK

Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body

Diagnoses for sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are increasing in older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the number of people older than 65 diagnosed with chlamydia, gonorrhea or syphilis in the U.S. increased about three-, five- and sevenfold, respectively, from 2010 to 2023. Data also suggests…

The Conversation

Health officials report more Colorado workers infected with bird flu - Roll Call

Bird flu infections among Colorado poultry workers increased to nine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday.

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Listeria Outbreak Linked To Deli Meat Causes Illness And Deaths

Learn about the recent listeria outbreak linked to deli meats causing deaths and hospitalizations in multiple states.

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What are the symptoms of bird flu and how does it spread?

No evidence of human-to-human transmission has been documented, the CDC says.

Fortune

Philly has highest STI rates in the country – improving sex ed in schools and access to at-home testing could lower rates

Philadelphia ranks No. 1 among U.S. cities for new sexually transmitted infections – STIs – according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Conversation

KP.3, the new COVID variant is here: What we know about it till now

KP.3, the new variant of COVID, is currently responsible for over 25% of all COVID cases in the US as per the data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is overtaking the previously dominant JN.1 variant. Apart from this, other variants of the FLiRT group of…

The Times of India

What to look for in mosquito repellents

Mosquito season is starting to rev up across much of the United States

The Independent UK

I want to keep my child safe from abuse − but research tells me I’m doing it wrong

Child sexual abuse is uncomfortable to think about, much less talk about. The idea of an adult engaging in sexual behaviors with a child feels sickening. It’s easiest to believe that it rarely happens, and when it does, that it’s only to children whose parents aren’t protecting them.

The Conversation

Travis County is shifting focus to prevent overdose deaths as fentanyl ravages the area

Since 2019, accidental drug deaths have been rising in Texas, with the number tripling in Travis County.

The Texas Tribune

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Advocates recognize statewide Better Hearing and Speech Month

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say hearing loss is the third most common chronic disease in the U.S. It affects more than 700,000 Kentuckians.

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New US Rules Require Dogs To Be Microchipped For Rabies

New U.S. regulations require dogs entering from abroad to be 6 months old, microchipped, and vaccinated against rabies to prevent its spread.

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U.S. Flu Season Ends With Moderate Impact

CDC announces end of U.S. flu season with moderate impact, cautioning against potential springtime upticks.

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U.S. Births Decline In 2023, Reversing Temporary Increase

Explore the latest CDC data showing a decline in U.S. birth rates in 2023, with implications for various age groups and societal factors.

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Lexington-Fayette County health department organizing weekend diabetes awareness expo

Around 13 percent of Kentucky adults have diabetes, according to a 2021 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s three percent above the national average.

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CDC Warns Of Counterfeit Botox Injections Sickening 22 People

CDC warns of counterfeit Botox causing illness in 22 individuals, emphasizing risks and symptoms. Urges public vigilance.

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New Guidelines Recommend Triple Screening For Syphilis In Pregnancy

Learn about the concerning rise in congenital syphilis cases, prompting updated screening guidelines for pregnant women to protect newborns.

Medical Daily

Texas Reports Human Case Of Bird Flu Linked To Cattle Contact

This is the second human case of avian influenza in the U.S. and the first one tied to a recent outbreak among dairy cows in Texas.

WEKU

U.S. life expectancy rebounded in 2022 but COVID and drug overdoses were still deadly

As the COVID pandemic faded in 2022, U.S. life expectancy rose by more than a year. But the virus and drug overdoses spurred by fentanyl still took nearly 300,000 lives.

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"Time will tell" on FL measles outbreak

Experts say vaccinated people are safe, but if you're unvaccinated, it's a good idea to avoid South Florida

WEKU

The CDC may be reconsidering its COVID isolation guidance

The current guidance advises five days of isolation. Unnamed health officials have indicated that this guidance may soon go away, a move that troubles public health experts.

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