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Over a dozen new measles cases in Texas outbreak in less than a week: Officials
(TEXAS) -- The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in Texas has grown to 159 -- an increase of 13 cases in the past five days, authorities said on Tuesday.The Texas Department of State Health Services updated its website with the new numbers Tuesday ...
CDC says it is monitoring unknown disease in Congo
(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is closely monitoring an unknown disease that has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the agency said in a statement on Monday."CDC is monitoring the situation closely and engaging with DRC officials on ...
Major medical groups push back against Trump administrations sex-based definitions
(WASHINGTON) -- Some major medical associations are pushing back against the Department of Health and Human Services' updated definitions of biological sex in federal policy in the wake of President Donald Trump's executive order.HHS issued new guidance on Feb. 19 where it said ...