Brett Wattles
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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. -
FDA Finds Lead Contamination in Six Brands of Ground Cinnamon, Urges Voluntary Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has discovered elevated levels of lead in six brands of ground cinnamon spice, prompting the agency to advise consumers to discard the products and urge manufacturers to voluntarily recall the affected items. 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has discovered elevated levels of lead in six brands of ground cinnamon spice, prompting the agency to advise consumers to discard the products and urge manufacturers to voluntarily recall the affected items. -
Clinique, Clearasil, and Other Acne Products Found to Contain Carcinogenic Chemical
An independent U.S. laboratory, Valisure, has reported finding high levels of benzene, a known carcinogen, in several popular acne treatments from leading skincare brands, including Estee Lauder's Clinique, Target's Up & Up, and Reckitt Benckiser-owned Clearasil. 
An independent U.S. laboratory, Valisure, has reported finding high levels of benzene, a known carcinogen, in several popular acne treatments from leading skincare brands, including Estee Lauder's Clinique, Target's Up & Up, and Reckitt Benckiser-owned Clearasil. -
Experts Warn CDC's Streamlined Respiratory Virus Guidance Could Misrepresent COVID-19 Risks
However, this change has sparked concern among public health experts who worry that the CDC's attempt to treat COVID-19 like other common respiratory viruses, such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), could misrepresent the risks associated with the virus. 
However, this change has sparked concern among public health experts who worry that the CDC's attempt to treat COVID-19 like other common respiratory viruses, such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), could misrepresent the risks associated with the virus.
