New measles cases confirmed in Utah, including child
State officials urge people who have been exposed to call before going to a clinic or hospital.(Francisco Kjolseth | The...
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Vaccinations stall globally as Pakistan sees 2nd highest number of zero-dose children in South Asia – Pakistan
Life-saving childhood vaccination coverage has stalled in recent decades, leaving millions of children at risk for deadly diseases with Pakistan...
New drug offers potential cure for ultra rare inherited condition
Fergus WalshMedical EditorBBCMary Catchpole is the first person to benefit from a new treatment for a rare condition affecting her...
Just 1 dose of magic mushroom compound eases depression for at least 5 years in most patients, small study suggests
DENVER—Psilocybin, the main psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms, can alleviate depression for at least five years after a single dose,...
How your ear wax could tell you if you have Parkinson’s disease, according to experts
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Highly microplastic-polluted US coastal waters linked to serious health risks, study finds
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Ticks carry decades of history in each troublesome bite
When you think about ticks, you might picture nightmarish little parasites, stalking you on weekend hikes or afternoons in the...
What to know about COVID variant NB.1.8.1 causing ‘razor blade throat’
A newer COVID-19 variant may be causing a severe sore throat in some people who contract the infection.The variant, known...
Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows : Shots
The study asked about signs of addiction to mobile phones, social media and video games. Those signs can include being...
