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A photo of athletes leaping into the Seine during the men's 10km.

Gastroenteritis Rates Higher in Seine Events Than in Previous Olympics

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee chief medical officer shares international data

A photo of two PrEP pills in the palm of a man鈥檚 hand.

PrEP Scripts Most Likely to Be Filled When Prescribed by ID Specialists

Clinicians not specializing in ID could benefit from more PrEP training, researchers say

How Worried Should We Be About a Bird Flu Pandemic?

A "red flag" for virologists, but status quo for the general public for now

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Heart Defects in Kids Linked to Dads' Hepatitis B History Too

Study in line with prior evidence implicating mother's preconception HBV infection

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COVID-19 on the Upswing in the U.S.

But surge hasn't become a burden on hospitals

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

CDC Alert on Potentially Fatal Virus; Free Abortions at DNC; New COVID Vax Imminent

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区 staff

Plant, Animal Fats and CV Death; Mortality in English-Speaking Countries

Also in TTHealthWatch: computer interfaces for communication in people with ALS

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Shingles Tied to Long-Term Cognitive Changes

Study of healthcare professionals suggests 20% higher risk of subjective cognitive decline

A transmission electron micrograph of cytomegalovirus particles.

State's Universal Newborn Screening for Congenital CMV Shows Promise

However, one in four newborns who screened positive did not undergo all recommended assessments

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FDA OKs First Syphilis Screening Test for At-Home Use

Amid a surge in cases, FDA hopes at-home tests will help increase syphilis diagnosis, treatment

Hospital worker disinfecting his hands.

In-Hospital Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance Declined Over 13 Years

In-tandem reductions at VA centers suggest antimicrobial stewardship works, researchers say

Male patient in a wheelchair receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

Study Suggests No Overall Increased Risk of MS Relapse After COVID Boosters

Only patients who had two or more relapses in the previous 2 years had an increased risk

A photo of a female nurse giving the thumbs up gesture while receiving a COVID vaccination.

Did COVID Vax Mandates for Health Workers Increase Uptake?

Yes, but only among younger workers and in states with no test-out options

This photo of health workers educating children on the symptoms of the mpox disease in Goma, Congo.

WHO Declares Mpox Outbreaks in Africa a Global Health Emergency

Cases of the new form of virus confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries

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CDC Alerts on Dramatic Rise in Human Parvovirus B19

Pregnant people and those who are immunocompromised most at risk, agency warns

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Are People Spreading Mpox to Their Pets?

CDC researchers studied 34 exposed companion animals

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Where Harris and Trump Stand on Top Issues in Healthcare

From abortion to drug prices to gun control, here's how the presidential candidates stack up

A photo of a female physician preparing to vaccinate a baby in his mothers arms.

CDC: Vaccine Coverage Still Lags for Some Children

"We need to do more," says agency's chief medical officer

Why Measles Is 'Coming in Hot' in 2024

"We've seen data showing that vaccination rates across the board globally have dropped"

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Benzene in Cold Med; Male Cancer Death to Rise 93%; Mail-Order Drugs Compromised?

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区 staff

ABIM Revokes Two Doctors' Certifications Over COVID Comments

Paul Marik, MD, and Pierre Kory, MD, no longer hold internal medicine certifications

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Common Lab Tests Not Useful in Diagnosing Long COVID, Study Shows

Lab tests can rule out other conditions, but are not biomarkers for long COVID

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Paris Redux: From Health Leader Interviews to COVID at the Olympics

A break from the usual data

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

CDC Action 'Likely Unlawful'; RFK Jr. Loses in Court; 24 Years for Urgent Care Doc

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区 staff

A photo of competitors diving into the Seine river.

Water Quality Was Acceptable When Olympians Swam in the Seine, Data Show

New information represents a more complete picture of water quality

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Mpox Is Becoming More Deadly. We Need Global Action Now to Prevent Another Pandemic.

A new, more dangerous variant has emerged

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Sugar Substitute and Blood Clots; Bacteria in Microwaves; Lives Saved by COVID Vax

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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COVID Drops to Tenth Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.

But other mortality trends reflect the ongoing influence of the pandemic

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CDC: Kids' Routine Vaccinations Prevented Half a Billion Illnesses Since 1994

And every $1 spent on childhood vaccinations saved about $11, agency says

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Common Antibiotics Linked With Serious Skin Reactions in Older Adults

Sulfonamides and cephalosporins the worst offenders, study finds

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Giving RSV and Flu Vaccines Together Led to Adequate Immune Responses

Co-administration generally safe, could reduce vaccine burden, researchers say

A photo of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz on stage at a rally in Philadelphia.

Experts Clash Over VP Pick Walz's Health Policies

Conservatives see record as too extreme, but liberals say he captures what Americans want

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Three Years After COVID Hospitalization, Cognitive Problems Persist and Worsen

Some early pandemic patients dropped IQ points and did not return to their jobs

A computer rendering of viruses in the lungs.

Docs Should Start Getting Ready For Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season

Updated COVID vax coming soon, not too early to pre-order vaccines, CDC director says

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Tim Walz Beat COVID Skeptic Doc in 2022 Race for Governor

Scott Jensen, MD, spoke out against vaccines, masking, and school and business closures

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Here's Where VP Pick Tim Walz Stands on Healthcare Issues

The Minnesota governor's take on abortion, LGBTQ+ issues, and more

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Mask Ban Approved; Magnesium and Sleep; Tenet Hospitals Sold

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区 staff

A photo of competitors swimming in the Seine river during the women鈥檚 triathlon event.

Olympic Athletes Fall Ill After Swim in the Seine: Is Water Quality to Blame?

Infectious disease expert cautions against drawing conclusions from anecdotes

A photo of a woman holding a chest x-ray.

Pneumonia Diagnoses Largely Inaccurate?

To some extent, it's to be expected, researchers note

New Firearm Injury Numbers; Another Indication for Semaglutide?

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