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U.S. Measles Cases Surge to 800 Across 24 States as Texas Outbreak Intensifies
The United States has recorded 800 measles cases across 24 states as of Friday, marking a sharp resurgence of the highly contagious disease that had once been considered eliminated from the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 75% of the cases are tied to an outbreak in West Texas, where 597 infections have been reported, including two fatal cases involving unvaccinated elementary school children. 
The United States has recorded 800 measles cases across 24 states as of Friday, marking a sharp resurgence of the highly contagious disease that had once been considered eliminated from the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 75% of the cases are tied to an outbreak in West Texas, where 597 infections have been reported, including two fatal cases involving unvaccinated elementary school children. -
FDA Withheld Public Warning in Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Across 15 States
A deadly E. coli outbreak that spread across 15 U.S. states late last year left 89 people sickened, 36 hospitalized, and one person dead, yet the Food and Drug Administration never publicly disclosed the incident or warned consumers, according to internal records and reporting obtained through a public records request. 
A deadly E. coli outbreak that spread across 15 U.S. states late last year left 89 people sickened, 36 hospitalized, and one person dead, yet the Food and Drug Administration never publicly disclosed the incident or warned consumers, according to internal records and reporting obtained through a public records request. -
Montana Reports First Measles Cases Since 1990 as Gallatin County Confirms Five Infections
Montana health officials have confirmed the state's first measles cases in 35 years, with five individuals in Gallatin County testing positive following travel outside the state. All five are either unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and Gallatin City-County Health Department announced Thursday. 
Montana health officials have confirmed the state's first measles cases in 35 years, with five individuals in Gallatin County testing positive following travel outside the state. All five are either unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and Gallatin City-County Health Department announced Thursday. -
Autism Diagnoses Surge as CDC Study Shows 1 in 31 American Children Affected
One in every 31 children in the United States now receives a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder by their eighth birthday, according to new data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This marks a significant increase over the past two decades-up from 1 in 54 in 2016 and a dramatic rise from 1 in 150 in 2000. 
One in every 31 children in the United States now receives a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder by their eighth birthday, according to new data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This marks a significant increase over the past two decades-up from 1 in 54 in 2016 and a dramatic rise from 1 in 150 in 2000. -
Trump’s Skin Cancer Scare: Medical Exam Reveals Precancerous Lesions From Sun Exposure
President Donald Trump's latest medical report confirmed the discovery of actinic keratosis-benign but potentially dangerous lesions caused by long-term sun exposure-raising new concerns about the former president's health as he seeks a return to office in 2025. The condition, which can lead to skin cancer in some cases, was disclosed in a summary of Trump's physical examination conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on April 11. 
President Donald Trump's latest medical report confirmed the discovery of actinic keratosis-benign but potentially dangerous lesions caused by long-term sun exposure-raising new concerns about the former president's health as he seeks a return to office in 2025. The condition, which can lead to skin cancer in some cases, was disclosed in a summary of Trump's physical examination conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on April 11. -
Measles Cases in U.S. Climb to 712, Highest Since 2019, CDC Urges Vaccination Amid Outbreaks
The United States has recorded 712 confirmed cases of measles across 25 jurisdictions, the highest total since 2019, according to new data released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The latest tally reflects an increase of 105 cases from the previous week, highlighting the virus's continued spread and prompting public health officials to issue renewed warnings about vaccination. 
The United States has recorded 712 confirmed cases of measles across 25 jurisdictions, the highest total since 2019, according to new data released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The latest tally reflects an increase of 105 cases from the previous week, highlighting the virus's continued spread and prompting public health officials to issue renewed warnings about vaccination. -
Texas Measles Outbreak Spurs Alarm as Officials Warn of Low Vaccination, Misinformation
Texas is confronting its most severe measles outbreak in over 30 years, with confirmed cases climbing to 505 as of April 8, spreading across 22 counties and into neighboring states. 
Texas is confronting its most severe measles outbreak in over 30 years, with confirmed cases climbing to 505 as of April 8, spreading across 22 counties and into neighboring states. -
Colossal Biosciences Revives Dire Wolf Using Ancient DNA, Marking First De-Extinction Success
Colossal Biosciences has announced the successful cloning and birth of three dire wolf puppies, positioning the Dallas-based biotechnology firm as the first to achieve de-extinction of a long-lost species. 
Colossal Biosciences has announced the successful cloning and birth of three dire wolf puppies, positioning the Dallas-based biotechnology firm as the first to achieve de-extinction of a long-lost species. -
Rare Hantavirus Kills Third Person in California Town, Same Virus Linked to Gene Hackman’s Wife
A rare and often deadly virus has killed a third person in the California mountain town of Mammoth Lakes, health officials confirmed Thursday, intensifying concerns after the same illness was linked to the February death of actor Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa. 
A rare and often deadly virus has killed a third person in the California mountain town of Mammoth Lakes, health officials confirmed Thursday, intensifying concerns after the same illness was linked to the February death of actor Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa. -
Second Child Dies in Texas Measles Outbreak as RFK Jr. Visits Epicenter, Faces Criticism
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. traveled to West Texas on Sunday, hours after a funeral was held for a second unvaccinated child who died from complications related to the state's rapidly growing measles outbreak. The visit marks Kennedy's first to the region since the outbreak began in January, which has now spread across multiple states and claimed three lives. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. traveled to West Texas on Sunday, hours after a funeral was held for a second unvaccinated child who died from complications related to the state's rapidly growing measles outbreak. The visit marks Kennedy's first to the region since the outbreak began in January, which has now spread across multiple states and claimed three lives.
