Read more about the article Measles Outbreak Erupts in South Carolina
South Carolina officially has a measles outbreak, even while Georgia deals with a cluster of cases as low vaccination rates in the region raise concerns.

Measles Outbreak Erupts in South Carolina

The measles outbreak confirmed in Upstate South Carolina intensified this week, raising alarm among health officials and residents alike. The Current Situation Health authorities in South Carolina have confirmed a…

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Vaccines Lower Alzheimer’s Risk, But U.S. Uptake Remains Low

Vaccines Lower Alzheimer’s Risk, But U.S. Uptake Remains Low Recent studies suggest that existing adult vaccines—not originally designed to target brain disease—may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Yet,…

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Read more about the article Flu Vaccine Risks vs Dangers: 2024–25 Kids’ Death Toll
Beckett Wear, age 4, has been hospitalized twice with acute necrotizing encephalitis, a rare complication of the flu that appears to be increasing in prevalence.

Flu Vaccine Risks vs Dangers: 2024–25 Kids’ Death Toll

Flu Vaccine Risks for Children: What the Latest Reports Reveal Flu vaccine complications in children remain extremely rare—but this 2024–25 season’s epidemiology highlights the stakes. According to two in-depth reports…

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Read more about the article Gene Therapy Slows Huntington’s by 75% — A New Era Begins
Professors Ed Wild and Sarah Tabrizi led the UK part of the trial

Gene Therapy Slows Huntington’s by 75% — A New Era Begins

Gene therapy slows Huntington’s disease — a breakthrough rewriting hope for neurodegenerative medicine.In a landmark development, researchers report that a single administration of a novel gene therapy, AMT-130, produced a…

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Read more about the article CDC ACIP Guidance: Individual Decision-Making for COVID Vaccines Explained
Dr. Helen Chu has her criticisms of the advisory panel’s work, but says this week’s decision on COVID vaccines “does not change current practice.”

CDC ACIP Guidance: Individual Decision-Making for COVID Vaccines Explained

CDC ACIP individual decision-making COVID vaccine guidance has taken center stage as U.S. health authorities shift from broad vaccine recommendations to a more nuanced, patient-choice model. In a recent move,…

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Read more about the article Trump Administration Links Tylenol Use During Pregnancy to Autism Risk
Medical guidelines say it is safe for pregnant women to take Tylenol.

Trump Administration Links Tylenol Use During Pregnancy to Autism Risk

In a groundbreaking move, the Trump administration has announced a potential link between the use of Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism in children. This revelation…

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