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Massachusetts confirms first case of monkeypox in the United States this year
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Massachusetts confirms first case of monkeypox in the United States this year

The first cases of monkeypox in the United States this year was discovered in Massachusetts on Wednesday, health officials announced.
Baby formula shortage: why many mothers can't breastfeed
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Baby formula shortage: why many mothers can't breastfeed

Even though breastfeeding is recommended as the heathiest option for babies, mothers dealing with the baby formula shortage are often ridiculed for the practice in public, while other mothers fear being judged for not following what is often considered the maternal ideal
UK confirms more cases of monkeypox
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UK confirms more cases of monkeypox

The three cases reported in London and one monkeypox linked case in England, were not connected with the three previously confirmed cases between May 6th and May 15th
Netflix host Emily Calandrelli demands clearer TSA breastfeeding policies after security delay
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Netflix host Emily Calandrelli demands clearer TSA breastfeeding policies after security delay

Netflix star Emily Calandrelli wants clearer breastfeeding policies from the Transportation Security Administration so nursing mothers can avoid delays by security
NYC declares 'high' COVID alert level, instructs residents to mask up indoors
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NYC declares 'high' COVID alert level, instructs residents to mask up indoors

Alert levels are based on new coronavirus cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days, new hospital admissions with COVID-19 per 100,000 people in the last seven days and the percentage of inpatient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients.
How to know if your child has rare hepatitis that's affecting hundreds of children globally
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How to know if your child has rare hepatitis that's affecting hundreds of children globally

Liver specialist discusses warning signs of pediatric liver disease that resulted in transplants in some children
Mysterious child hepatitis outbreak: UK study may identify a prime suspect
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Mysterious child hepatitis outbreak: UK study may identify a prime suspect

As of May 5, 2022, CDC and state partners are investigating 109 children with hepatitis of unknown origin across 25 states and territories
SIDS breakthrough? Possible sudden infant death syndrome biomarker identified
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SIDS breakthrough? Possible sudden infant death syndrome biomarker identified

Babies at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) could be identified through a biochemical marker, a new study finds.
COVID-19 counterfeit diagnostic at-home tests threaten public health: FDA
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COVID-19 counterfeit diagnostic at-home tests threaten public health: FDA

The FDA wants the public to be aware of counterfeit at-home over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic tests circulating in the United States.
WHO reports COVID cases down everywhere but Africa, Americas
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WHO reports COVID cases down everywhere but Africa, Americas

The World Health Organization (WHO) said the number of new global COVID-19 cases has continued to decline across the world except for the Americas and Africa.
'Fountain of youth' to prevent some effects of aging may have surprising source: study
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'Fountain of youth' to prevent some effects of aging may have surprising source: study

Their findings could lead to a “poo pill” that humans take to “ … promote long-term health benefits and ameliorate age-associated neurodegeneration and retinal functional deterioration.”
What mysterious illness resulted in the death of 3 Americans at the Sandals resort in the Bahamas?
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What mysterious illness resulted in the death of 3 Americans at the Sandals resort in the Bahamas?

Three Americans, two men and a woman, died at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Great Exuma island in the Bahamas.
Rare cases of COVID returning pose questions for Pfizer pill
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Rare cases of COVID returning pose questions for Pfizer pill

Pfizer's new OVID-19 pill has now come under scrutiny as a small number of patients relapsed after taking the drug.
Ohio AG issues warning about
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Ohio AG issues warning about "Frankenstein opioids," more powerful than fentanyl

In Ohio, forensic experts are sounding the alarm after tracking a year-over-year increase of a dangerous, new group of synthetic opioids called "nitazenes."
States need more resources to meet expected demand for crisis hotline reboot: report
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States need more resources to meet expected demand for crisis hotline reboot: report

Approximately 17% of current Lifeline calls last year were abandoned before a caller could get help, while 41% of texts and 73% of online chats were left unanswered.
Connecticut reports its first case of tick-borne Powassan virus in 2022: What to know
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Connecticut reports its first case of tick-borne Powassan virus in 2022: What to know

The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced this Wednesday of the state’s first reported Powassan virus infection in 2022, a rare tickborne virus
Family of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst raises awareness of high-functioning depression after tragic death
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Family of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst raises awareness of high-functioning depression after tragic death

Former 2019 Miss USA Cheslie Kryst committed suicide Jan. 30 this year, and her mother, April Simpkins, has opened up about Kryst’s secret struggle with high-functioning depression
CDC probing mysterious liver disease suspected in children's deaths
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CDC probing mysterious liver disease suspected in children's deaths

U.S. health officials are looking into more than 100 possible cases of a mysterious and severe liver disease in children, including five deaths.
Taking ibuprofen with certain high blood pressure medications may damage kidneys, study says
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Taking ibuprofen with certain high blood pressure medications may damage kidneys, study says

Patients who are prescribed a diuretic and a renin-angiotensin system inhibitor to control their hypertension, should avoid taking ibuprofen
Nearly 15M deaths worldwide associated with COVID-19: WHO
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Nearly 15M deaths worldwide associated with COVID-19: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday that its new estimates show the full death toll associated directly or indirectly with the COVID-19 pandemic between Jan. 1, 2020, and Dec. 2021 was approximately 14.9 million.