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National Academy of Medicine Welcomes 100 New Members — Class of 2025 Advances Health and Science
21 Oct 2025
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NAM announces 100 new Class of 2025 members from top institutions, advancing medicine, health care, and public health.
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HHS Rehires Employees After Reduction Efforts
13 Oct 2025
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HHS begins rehiring employees, including CDC staff, signaling a partial reversal of workforce cuts amid leadership changes.
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CDC Shutdown Layoffs Echo Squid Games, Raising Public Health Concerns
17 Oct 2025
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A CDC scientist likens shutdown layoffs to Squid Games, highlighting staff losses and risks to disease surveillance and public health.
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Rising Premature Deaths in Ages 18-64: An Urgent Public Health Crisis
08 Nov 2025
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#health_disparities
Studies show a surge in deaths for adults 18-64 driven by opioids, obesity, and economic stress, highlighting health inequities and policy needs.
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Alarming U.S. Measles Surge: Outbreaks Rise Amid Vaccination Gaps
14 Oct 2025
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Measles outbreaks surge across the United States amid vaccination gaps, with over 1,500 cases and 44 outbreaks reported by October 2025.
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Florida's Controversial Ban on Vaccine Mandates: Ethics, Impact, and What It Means for Public Health
04 Sep 2025
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A heated debate has ensued in Florida over the ban on vaccine mandates, with concerns about personal freedom and public health at the forefront.
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Minnesota faces public health threat as West Nile virus peak season approaches
28 Aug 2025
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The Minnesota Department of Health has issued a warning as the peak season for the West Nile virus approaches. Take necessary precautions to stay safe.
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The Impact of Trump's Stance on Vaccines and Public Health
24 Sep 2025
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Learn about the concerns raised by healthcare professionals and experts over Donald Trump's views on vaccines and medication.
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Growing Threat of Aedes Aegypti in the Bay Area: Prevention and Community Action
27 Oct 2025
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Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are spreading in the Bay Area; learn prevention tips and community efforts to curb disease risk.
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Military-Inspired Strategies to Prevent Malaria in Infants
08 Oct 2025
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Exploring military-inspired methods like permethrin-treated clothing and bed nets to reduce malaria in infants.
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Debate Over Florida's School Vaccine Mandates
20 Sep 2025
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A closer look at Florida's decision to stop school vaccine mandates and its potential implications for public health and individual freedom.
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Utah Measles Outbreak: Cooperation Key to Containing Public Health Crisis
02 Nov 2025
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Utah's measles outbreak faces a cooperation hurdle as health officials race to trace contacts and promote vaccination.
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Vaccinate Now: 2025-2026 Flu Season and Updated COVID-19 Shots
20 Oct 2025
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Experts outline essential guidance for 2025-2026 flu vaccines and updated COVID-19 shots to prevent severe illness.
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South Carolina Measles Outbreak Triggers Quarantine and Vaccine Push
14 Oct 2025
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South Carolina faces a measles outbreak with quarantined unvaccinated children; health officials urge MMR vaccination and school vigilance.
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Free COVID-19 Vaccines Remain Widely Accessible Under ACA
08 Oct 2025
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Most Americans can still get COVID-19 vaccines at no out-of-pocket cost thanks to ACA coverage and related programs.
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CDC Budget Cuts Raise Alarm Over Health Emergency Readiness
16 Oct 2025
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#layoffs
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Budget cuts at the CDC raise concerns about health emergency response and staffing losses across federal, state, and local health departments.
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FDA Announces Crackdown on Kratom: What This Means for Public Health
30 Jul 2025
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The FDA has announced a crackdown on the opioid-like substance kratom, raising concerns about its potential for abuse and addiction. This blog explores the impact of the crackdown and the potential benefits for public health.
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Zombie Deer Disease Returns in the South: CWD Triggers Emergency Response
20 Oct 2025
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#wildlife
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Authorities confirm new chronic wasting disease cases in a southern state, triggering containment and public health responses.
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Upstate Measles Outbreak Triggers Public Health Push in South Carolina
19 Oct 2025
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#vaccination
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Upstate measles cases rise in Spartanburg County; SC public health urges vaccination and contact tracing to curb spread.
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Rise of New Covid Variant
24 Jul 2025
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The emergence of the N.B.1.8.1 variant raises concerns about vaccine effectiveness and the need for continued caution.
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