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A discarded mask is seen on the floor inside New York's John F. Kennedy Airport on Tuesday, a day after a federal judge in Florida struck down the CDC's mask mandate for public transportation.

Battle over CDC's powers goes far beyond travel mask mandate

Apr 21, 2022
A federal judge's decision to strike down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's mask mandate for travelers is only the latest in a series of challenges that seek to rein in the agency.
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What's Ahead For The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout?

Jan 22, 2021
As the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines unfolds in the U.S., numerous questions around distribution, supply, hesitancy and efficacy persist. Experts from Harvard and the CDC tackle these questions.
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A delivery person wears a protective mask and suit as he delivers packages by bicycle on Saturday in Wuhan, China.

Does The New Coronavirus Spread Silently?

Feb 05, 2020
Scientists are trying to figure out how often people without symptoms can transmit the novel coronavirus. If it happens a lot, that could complicate the response to the outbreak.
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Sepsis arises when the body overreacts to an infection, and blood vessels throughout the body become leaky. Researchers now estimate that about 11 million people worldwide died with sepsis in 2017 alone — that's about 20% of all deaths.

Stealth Disease Likely To Blame For 20% Of Worldwide Deaths

Jan 16, 2020
Sepsis, or blood poisoning, arises when the body overreacts to an infection. An analysis finds that it may be involved in 20% of deaths worldwide, twice the proportion previously estimated.
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A recent study looked at funding rates for <a href="https://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/r01.htm">R01 grant</a> applications, which are designed to support "health-related research and development based on the mission of the NIH." In general, population

What's Behind The Research Funding Gap For Black Scientists?

Oct 18, 2019
Black scientists more often seek grants for community health studies, but molecular-level research proposals win more funding. More diversity throughout the process could help close the gap, says NIH.
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In 2012, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Truvada to prevent HIV infection in people at high risk.

Expert Panel Recommends Wider Use Of Daily Pill To Prevent HIV Infections

Jun 11, 2019
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says people at high risk of being infected with HIV should be offered a daily pill containing antiretroviral medications. The drug's cost remains a hurdle.
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Researchers tested sewage across Europe, including in Germany, where this treatment plant is located, for bacteria with resistance to antibiotics.

Scientists Look For Antibiotic-Resistant Germs In Raw Sewage

Mar 27, 2019
To track the spread of bacteria that resist antibiotics, researchers are trying wastewater testing to get a fast, accurate picture.
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Graphic facilitator Emily Jane Steinberg rendered a visual summary in real time of the conversation at an opioid summit held in Stroud, Okla., in late February.

Commentary: Can Oklahoma Eliminate Overdose Deaths?

Mar 08, 2019
While there's been progress in lowering the death rate from prescription opioids in Oklahoma, the number of opioid prescriptions written in the state outpaces the national average.
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Hesitancy about vaccination in a community has a lot to do with acculturation to its norms.

Medical Anthropologist Explores 'Vaccine Hesitancy'

Feb 13, 2019
Families learn to be skeptical about vaccines in communities where incomplete vaccination is the norm. A researcher into the phenomenon found that people are ready to listen, if they're heard, too.
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More testing for HIV infection is one of the steps needed to halt the spread of the virus.

Halting U.S. HIV Epidemic By 2030: Difficult But Doable

Feb 06, 2019
The Trump administration has a plan to end the spread of HIV in the U.S. in 10 years. HIV/AIDS advocates say it's feasible but that the administration's actions on health run counter to the goal.
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First lady Melania Trump with 10-year-old Grace Eline, a guest of President Trump at the State of the Union address Tuesday. Grace was diagnosed with brain cancer last year. Trump cited her experience in calling for more research into childhood cancer tr

Trump Highlights Health Agenda And Vows To Lower 'Unfair' Drug Prices

Feb 06, 2019
The president's State of the Union address laid out a series of goals, including lowering prescription prices, pursuing an end to the HIV epidemic and increasing research for childhood cancers.
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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams said Tuesday that local restrictions, including bans on indoor vaping, are needed to reduce youth e-cigarette use.

Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'

Dec 18, 2018
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued a forceful advisory about vaping by U.S. teenagers, saying electronic cigarette use among young people has reached levels that require urgent action.
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Mourners comfort each other Thursday during a vigil at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza for the victims of the mass shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Another Mass Shooting? 'Compassion Fatigue' Is A Natural Reaction

Nov 09, 2018
As the incidents of mass shootings in the U.S. occur, some people are starting to feel numbed by them. Psychologists says this is normal.
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Drug addiction is a big concern to rural Americans, according to a new poll from NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

NPR Poll: Rural Americans Are Worried About Addiction And Jobs, But Remain Optimistic

Oct 16, 2018
What's on people's minds in rural America? A new poll shows that the addiction crisis and economic issues have people worried. But many retain an upbeat outlook about the future of their communities.
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Cooper says he's usually private, but doesn't mind "stepping outside myself" to spread the word about PrEP's benefits, and encourage friends to "at least try it."

PrEP Campaign Aims To Block HIV Infection And Save Lives In D.C.

Apr 10, 2018
PrEP is shorthand for a pill that prevents HIV infection, if taken daily. As Washington, D.C. aims to cut new infections in half by 2020, it hopes to quadruple the number of residents on the medicine.
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<em>Candida auris</em> is a fungus that can cause invasive infections, is associated with high mortality and is often resistant to multiple antifungal drugs, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

First Cases Of New, Infectious Fungus Reported In U.S.

Nov 04, 2016
The fungus Candida auris has infected hospitalized patients with weakened immune systems or other serious conditions. Four of the seven patients died, but it's unclear if the fungus was the cause.
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A federal law that aims to put insurance coverage of mental health care on equal footing with physical health care hasn't succeeded fully.

Federal Panel Calls For Stricter Enforcement Of Mental Health Care Parity Law

Oct 31, 2016
Since a federal parity law was enacted in 2008, health insurers and employers have made progress toward improving coverage for mental health and substance abuse. But enforcement has been lax.
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Four days after Rory Staunton cut himself in gym class, he died from septic shock.

Health Officials Struggle To Fight Deadly Sepsis Infections

Aug 23, 2016
Although a CDC study released today found that 80 percent of cases develop outside the hospital or at a nursing home, many people still don't know about this lethal medical condition.
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A health department pickup truck sprays insecticide against mosquitoes in a San Juan, Puerto Rico, neighborhood in January.

Zika Cases Surge In Puerto Rico As Mosquitoes Flourish

Aug 05, 2016
The warm, wet summer months in Puerto Rico are the perfect breeding time for the mosquitoes that carry Zika virus. As the mosquitoes multiply there, so do the human cases of infection.
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Co-workers Zonnia Knight (left) and Susie Gilden both recently visited a neighborhood in Miami where several cases of locally transmitted Zika were reported.

Zika Changes The Conversations Between OB-GYNs And Patients In Florida

Aug 05, 2016
For some obstetricians and gynecologists, Zika virus is transforming how they practice medicine. Talks with pregnant patients now include testing for the virus and the risks of long-term effects.
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A mosquito control inspector in Miami-Dade County, Fla., looks for mosquito larvae in water from a storm drain.

A Permanent Fund That Could Help Fight Zika Exists, But It's Empty

Jun 03, 2016
Back in 1983, Congress authorized a public health emergency fund. But the pot of money was never very substantial and it hasn't been replenished. The fund now stands at $57,000.
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North Stricker Street near Riggs Avenue in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood of Baltimore.

Lesson Learned For Baltimore's Health Commissioner: 'I Like A Fight'

Apr 25, 2016
A year after Baltimore erupted in violence over the death of Freddie Gray, Dr. Leana Wen, the city's health commissioner, talks about progress and setbacks in dealing with issues the unrest exposed.
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Dr. Leana Wen, the Baltimore City health commissioner, is working to match addiction treatment with demand.

Can Baltimore Provide Addiction Treatment On Demand?

Feb 24, 2016
Andrea Towson, who has used heroin off and on for 30 years, is eager to get treatment. "I just want to wake up and eat breakfast and be normal, no matter what that might be," she says.
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Dr. Tom Frieden (left), director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, testifies about Zika virus with Dr. Anthony Fauci (center), director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and Dr. Ariel Pablos-Mendez, assistant

When Fear Becomes An Unintended Public Health Problem

Feb 19, 2016
There's a fine line between telling people about an emerging public health threat, such as Zika virus, and scaring them out of their wits. Once alarm spreads, it can be hard to make the facts known.
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Mental Health Courts Are Popular, But Are They Effective?

Dec 16, 2015
The courts serve as an alternative for people with mental health issues when legal charges are filed. The courts steer people to help through community services rather than jail.

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