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The New York City measles outbreak is over and the public health emergency that was declared on April 9 for parts of Brooklyn has ended

Officials Say New York City Measles Outbreak Over

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No new measles cases have been reported in the city since mid-July
Adults with cerebral palsy have an increased risk for noncommunicable disease

Higher Risk for Noncommunicable Diseases Seen in Cerebral Palsy

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Adults with cerebral palsy have higher risk for cardiovascular, respiratory disease
Use of menopausal hormone therapy is associated with an increased incidence of breast cancer

Type and Timing of Menopausal HRT Affect Risk for Breast Cancer

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Some excess risk persists for >10 years after ceasing therapy; magnitude varies with duration of use
Most cerebrovascular risk factors are associated with an increased risk for subsequent diagnosis of Parkinson disease

Cerebrovascular Risk Factors May Up Risk for Parkinson Disease

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Most cerebrovascular risk factors linked to higher risk for subsequent diagnosis of Parkinson disease
Disparities in breastfeeding between black and white infants partly result from disparities in breastfeeding initiation

Racial Disparities Persist in Breastfeeding in U.S. Infants

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Smaller differences ID'd between black and white infants who initiate breastfeeding
There have been confirmed and probable mumps cases reported among adult migrants detained in facilities

CDC: Mumps Outbreak Reported in Migrant Detention Facilities

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898 confirmed, probable mumps cases reported in adult migrants detained in 57 facilities
There is rapidly growing interest in the use of marijuana and cannabinoids for pain

Interest in Marijuana, Cannabinoids for Pain Rising Rapidly

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Physician anesthesiologists concerned about prevalent misunderstanding about marijuana, related products
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stepped up its efforts to help fight the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

CDC Boosts Efforts to Fight Congo Ebola Outbreak

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So far, 3,004 cases and 2,006 deaths have been reported in the Ebola outbreak
There is a "critical risk" for a dangerous mosquito-transmitted virus in 28 Massachusetts communities

Massachusetts Communities at ‘Critical Risk’ for Mosquito-Borne Virus

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Dozens of communities at high or moderate risk for Eastern equine encephalitis
The number of people who have developed a severe form of lung disease potentially tied to vaping has now risen to 215 cases across 25 states

As Lung Injury Cases Rise, CDC Advises ‘Do Not Vape’

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CDC, FDA working with state health officials to gather info on products, substances used by affected patients