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Flu activity nationwide declines but ER visits for school-aged kids increasing: CDC

Friday, January 23

(WASHINGTON) -- Flu activity is starting to decline nationwide, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC estimated on Friday that there have been at least 19 million illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations and 10,000 deaths from flu so... Read More.

New study directly links higher BMI to increased risk of vascular dementia; blood pressure may help explain why

Thursday, January 22

(NEW YORK) -- High blood pressure and body mass index, or BMI, may be directly linked to the increased risk of developing vascular dementia, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.This is the strongest evidence to date... Read More.

Heart disease fatalities drop but are still leading cause of death in the US: Report

Wednesday, January 21

(NEW YORK ) -- Fewer people are dying from heart disease, but the condition is still the leading cause of death in the U.S., a new report from the American Heart Association (AHA) finds.Although death rates from heart disease have dropped for the first... Read More.

At least 88 new measles cases confirmed in South Carolina, bringing total to 646: Health officials

Tuesday, January 20

(SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C.) -- At least 88 new measles cases in South Carolina have been confirmed amid the state's outbreak, bringing the total number of infections to 646, state health officials said Tuesday.The majority of cases have been found in the Upstate region and... Read More.

Red Cross announces severe emergency blood shortage, calls on Americans to donate

Tuesday, January 20

(NEW YORK) -- The American Red Cross declared a severe emergency blood shortage on Monday and called on people to donate.The humanitarian organization, which says it's the largest supplier of blood products for hospitals and for patient need in the U.S., said the demand... Read More.

Some policy experts struggle to make sense of new Trump health plan

Friday, January 16

(WASHINGTON) -- On the last day to enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in most states, President Donald Trump presented his own ideas for a health care plan that left some health policy experts that spoke to ABC News with unanswered... Read More.

Flu activity elevated across the US with at least 18 million cases: CDC

Friday, January 16

(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity continues to remain elevated across the U.S., according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC estimates there have been at least 18 million illnesses, 230,000 hospitalizations and 9,300 deaths from flu so far this... Read More.

Measles vaccine acceptance is mixed amid outbreaks across the US: Experts

Friday, January 16

(NEW YORK) -- As measles continues to spread across the U.S., with outbreaks popping up around the country, public health experts have been stressing the importance of getting vaccinated to stop the spread of disease.This has involved local doctors and health department workers going... Read More.

South Carolina reports 99 new measles cases

Friday, January 9

(SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C.) -- At least 99 new measles cases are being reported in South Carolina amid the state's outbreak.This brings the total number of cases in the state to 310. There are currently 200 people in quarantine, according to health officials.The outbreak has... Read More.

Flu activity continues to climb in US with at least 15 million cases: CDC

Friday, January 9

(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity continues to remain elevated throughout the United States, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC on Friday estimated there have been at least 15 million illnesses, 180,000 hospitalizations and 7,400 deaths from flu... Read More.

White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods

Wednesday, January 7

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration announced new federal dietary guidelines on Wednesday, encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods and to reduce refined carbohydrates.The guidelines also recommend eating whole foods like fruits and vegetables, incorporating healthy fats, prioritizing protein-rich meals and consuming full-fat dairy... Read More.

Some pediatricians are already seeing negative effects of changing vaccine recommendations

Wednesday, January 7

(NEW YORK) -- Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention abruptly changed the childhood immunization schedule, reducing the number of recommended shots for all children from 18 down to only 11.According to the new schedule, shots will now be categorized in... Read More.

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Flu activity nationwide declines but ER visits for school-aged kids increasing: CDC

New study directly links higher BMI to increased risk of vascular dementia; blood pressure may help explain why

Heart disease fatalities drop but are still leading cause of death in the US: Report

At least 88 new measles cases confirmed in South Carolina, bringing total to 646: Health officials

Red Cross announces severe emergency blood shortage, calls on Americans to donate

Some policy experts struggle to make sense of new Trump health plan

Flu activity elevated across the US with at least 18 million cases: CDC

Measles vaccine acceptance is mixed amid outbreaks across the US: Experts

South Carolina reports 99 new measles cases

Flu activity continues to climb in US with at least 15 million cases: CDC

White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods

Some pediatricians are already seeing negative effects of changing vaccine recommendations

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