HEALTH

Measles Outbreak Is Wreaking Havoc, Officials Report 71 New Cases 0
- Headline News, HEALTH
- April 23, 2019
Grace Carr on April 22, 2019 Republish Reprint The United States is suffering one of its worst outbreak of measles on record as health officials reported on Monday 71 new cases of measles in the past week. The explosion of cases marks a 13 percent increase, according to health officials who say the outbreak is the
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Anti-Vaxxers Sue NYC Amidst Measles Scare 0
- Front Page, HEALTH
- April 20, 2019
Chris White Republish Reprint An anti-vaccination group with connections to one of the largest and most influential environmentalists in the U.S. is suing New York City for mandating that select citizens receive vaccinations to prevent a measles outbreak. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of the Children’s Health Defense filed a lawsuit Monday against the city’s Department
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US Measles Cases On Track To Set An Alarming Record 0
- Front Page, HEALTH
- April 9, 2019
Evie Fordham U.S. measles cases are on track to set an alarming record, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data released Monday. The number of confirmed cases in a single year is approaching its highest number since public health officials declared measles eradicated in the country in 2000. The CDC has recorded 465 cases
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New York County Bans Unvaccinated Kids In Public Places Amid Record-Setting Measles Outbreak 0
- Front Page, HEALTH
- March 27, 2019
Evie Fordham A New York county implemented a ban on unvaccinated children in public places Wednesday amid a record-setting measles outbreak that prompted a state of emergency declaration. People under 18 who have not been vaccinated against measles are barred from places including malls, restaurants, schools and even houses of worship in Rockland County for
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White House And Nancy Pelosi Test Out Partnership To Fight High Drug Prices 0
- Front Page, HEALTH
- March 26, 2019
Evie Fordham The White House and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s staff are testing out a partnership to fight high drug prices for a domestic policy win, White House sources said according to Politico Tuesday. The staff-level talks are being overseen by Domestic Policy Council Director Joe Grogan and the Department of Health and Human Services.
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ADHD Drugs Increase Psychosis Risk, Study Finds 0
- Front Page, HEALTH
- March 22, 2019
Evie Fordham Certain medications to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may increase the risk of psychosis in young adults, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine Thursday found. The study found that teens and young people taking amphetamines like Adderall and Vyvanse were at a higher risk of developing psychosis than
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