Health

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Sickens 79 Across Seven States

A Salmonella outbreak connected to eggs by August Egg Company affects 79 people in 7 states, prompting a recall of 1.7 million eggs.

#salmonella, #foodsafety, #eggs, #outbreak, #recall

Innovative MAIJU Smart Jumpsuit Revolutionizes Infant Motor Development Assessment

MAIJU smart jumpsuit uses AI to assess infants' motor skills at home, enhancing early detection of neurodevelopmental issues.

#infants, #motorassessment, #pediatrics, #wearabletech, #healthcare

CDC Leadership Crisis and Vaccine Recommendation Controversy

Leadership gaps at CDC and contentious COVID-19 vaccine guidance stir controversy and concern for U.S. public health policy.

#cdc, #covid19, #vaccinerecommendations, #publichealth, #leadershipcrisis

Resurgence of Measles in the U.S.: A Public Health Challenge

Texas reports 742 measles cases amid declining vaccination rates and funding. Innovative monitoring strategies are being implemented.

#measles, #vaccination, #publichealth, #us, #healthcare

Revolutionizing Infant Care: Smart Jumpsuit Innovates Neurological Assessment

Researchers unveil MAIJU jumpsuit for infant neurological monitoring, enhancing home-based motor development assessments.

#infantdevelopment, #wearabletech, #AI, #neurology, #healthcare

Georgia Lawmakers Address Rural Cancer Care Disparities

Georgia lawmakers launch a committee to tackle cancer care disparities between rural and urban areas, aiming to improve access to lifesaving treatments.

#georgia, #cancer, #healthcare, #ruralhealth

New COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 Emerges, Spreading Across Regions

WHO monitors new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 with increased transmissibility, impacting vaccines and health policies.

#covid19, #who, #vaccines, #publichealth, #pandemic

CDC Ends COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Healthy Children and Pregnant Women

CDC drops vaccination advice for healthy children and pregnant women, sparking concern among health experts.

#cdc, #vaccination, #covid19, #publichealth, #policy

First Successful Personalized CRISPR Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for Rare Genetic Diseases

Nine-month-old receives groundbreaking CRISPR therapy for rare genetic disorder, marking a milestone in precision medicine.

#CRISPR, #genetherapy, #rarediseases, #precisionmedicine

Measles Outbreak in Texas Raises Concerns Over Vaccine Hesitancy and Public Health Infrastructure

Texas faces a measles outbreak with 728 cases as nationwide numbers surpass 1,000, stressing the need for vaccination.

#measles, #texas, #vaccination, #publichealth, #outbreak

NIAID Launches Phase 1 Clinical Trial for Universal Influenza Vaccine

NIH's NIAID starts a Phase 1 trial at Duke University for a universal flu vaccine using mRNA technology.

#health, #niaid, #influenza, #vaccine, #clinicaltrial

Controversial MAHA Report Challenges U.S. Children's Health Policies

The MAHA Commission's report critiques ultra-processed foods, corporate influence, and vaccine schedules, sparking debate on children's health policies.

#health, #children, #vaccines, #chronicillness, #MAHA

Novo Nordisk's $57 Million Pledge to WHO Amid US Funding Withdrawal

Novo Nordisk Foundation pledges $57M to WHO, aiding amid US funding withdrawal and WHO's revised budget plans.

#WHO, #funding, #healthcare, #globalhealth, #novonordisk

New Biomarkers Unveil Ultraprocessed Food Consumption Impact

Study reveals biomarkers for measuring ultraprocessed food intake, linking it to health risks like diabetes and cancer.

#ultraprocessedfoods, #biomarkers, #healthrisks, #diabetes, #nutrition

FDA Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Halts Routine Boosters for Healthy Adults Under 65

FDA ends routine COVID-19 boosters for healthy individuals under 65, emphasizing robust clinical trials for vaccine approval.

#fda, #covid19, #vaccines, #publichealth