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NOAA Issues Geomagnetic Storm Warning: Potential Impacts on Power Grids, Satellites, and Navigation Systems
A severe geomagnetic storm, classified as a G4 event on the NOAA Space Weather Scale, is currently underway, sparked by recent solar eruptions that have hurled plasma towards Earth. 
A severe geomagnetic storm, classified as a G4 event on the NOAA Space Weather Scale, is currently underway, sparked by recent solar eruptions that have hurled plasma towards Earth. -
CDC Reports 62 Measles Cases in the US, Florida Linked to Cases in Multiple States
The United States is grappling with a surge in measles cases, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting 62 confirmed infections as of Thursday, surpassing the total for the entire previous year. The uptick in cases has prompted health officials to issue warnings and urge vaccination, particularly for children and international travelers. 
The United States is grappling with a surge in measles cases, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting 62 confirmed infections as of Thursday, surpassing the total for the entire previous year. The uptick in cases has prompted health officials to issue warnings and urge vaccination, particularly for children and international travelers. -
Orchard Therapeutics Sets $4.25 Million Price Tag for MLD Gene Therapy, Making It World's Most Expensive Drug
Orchard Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Japan's Kyowa Kirin, has set a new record for the world's most expensive drug with the launch of its gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare and fatal genetic disorder. 
Orchard Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Japan's Kyowa Kirin, has set a new record for the world's most expensive drug with the launch of its gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare and fatal genetic disorder. -
CDC Warns of Rising Measles Cases in US and Abroad, Urges Vaccination for International Travelers
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health alert to doctors, warning of the dramatic rise in measles cases both in the United States and globally. In light of the upcoming busy spring and summer travel season, the CDC is advising families traveling to measles-affected countries to vaccinate babies as young as 6 months before their trips, ahead of the typical vaccination schedule. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health alert to doctors, warning of the dramatic rise in measles cases both in the United States and globally. In light of the upcoming busy spring and summer travel season, the CDC is advising families traveling to measles-affected countries to vaccinate babies as young as 6 months before their trips, ahead of the typical vaccination schedule. -
FDA Approves Rezdiffra, First Drug for Common and Serious Liver Disease NASH
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the approval of Rezdiffra (resmetirom), the first drug to treat non-cirrhotic non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a common and serious liver disease affecting millions of Americans. 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the approval of Rezdiffra (resmetirom), the first drug to treat non-cirrhotic non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a common and serious liver disease affecting millions of Americans. -
Health Experts Question Validity of 'Long COVID' Term, Citing Unnecessary Fear
In a surprising development, government-backed medical researchers in Australia are calling for the term "long COVID" to be abandoned, arguing that it creates unnecessary fear and may hinder patient recovery. 
In a surprising development, government-backed medical researchers in Australia are calling for the term "long COVID" to be abandoned, arguing that it creates unnecessary fear and may hinder patient recovery. -
SpaceX's Starship Achieves Orbital Velocity in Third Test Flight, Breaks Up Over Indian Ocean
SpaceX's Starship, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, achieved significant milestones during its third test flight on Thursday, reaching orbital velocity and flying further than previous tests. 
SpaceX's Starship, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, achieved significant milestones during its third test flight on Thursday, reaching orbital velocity and flying further than previous tests. -
Japan's Space One Kairos Rocket Explodes Seconds After Launch, Triggering Self-Destruct System
In a setback for Japan's nascent commercial space industry, the Kairos rocket developed by startup Space One exploded seconds after liftoff on Wednesday, triggering its self-destruct system when an undisclosed problem was encountered. 
In a setback for Japan's nascent commercial space industry, the Kairos rocket developed by startup Space One exploded seconds after liftoff on Wednesday, triggering its self-destruct system when an undisclosed problem was encountered. -
California Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Artificial Dyes in School Cafeteria Food
California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel introduced legislation on Tuesday that would prohibit public schools in the state from serving foods containing artificial dyes and additives. 
California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel introduced legislation on Tuesday that would prohibit public schools in the state from serving foods containing artificial dyes and additives. -
Chicago Reports First Measles Cases Since 2019, Prompting Vaccination Efforts
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has confirmed two cases of measles in the city, marking the first instances of the highly contagious disease since 2019. 
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has confirmed two cases of measles in the city, marking the first instances of the highly contagious disease since 2019.
