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Malaria Cases in Florida, Texas Are First U.S. Spread in 20 Years
United States has had 11 malaria outbreaks since 1992, including one involving eight cases in Palm Beach County in Florida in 2003
New U.S. Report on COVID-19 Origins Refutes Wuhan Lab Leak Theory
Four agencies believe the virus was transferred from animals to humans, and two agencies believe the virus leaked from a lab
State Rankings Presented for Health System Performance
This year's report looked at women's health for the first time and also found pronounced disparities by state in access to prenatal care
7.5 Million ‘Baby Shark’ Bath Toys Recalled Due to Serious Injuries to Children
Child can sit, slip, or fall onto the shark's hard plastic top fin, posing risks of impalement, lacerations, and puncture wounds
FDA Orders Stores to Stop Selling Elf Bar Disposable Vapes
Disposable e-cigarettes are sold in flavors known to appeal to children and teenagers, including bubblegum and cotton candy
U.S. Pedestrian Deaths at Highest Level in 41 Years
Most of these accidents happened after dark and passenger cars were involved in most of the crashes
First Chicken Meat Grown in Labs Gets U.S. Approval
Meat is made by combining chicken cells and a broth of amino acids, fatty acids, sugars, salts, vitamins, and other elements cells need to grow
Census Shows America’s Population Is Older Than Ever
Median age of Americans hit a record 39 years in 2022, almost 10 years older than in 1980
CDC Panel Backs RSV Vaccine for Seniors
Panel called for 'shared clinical decision-making' between doctors and patients, stopped short of recommending that all seniors get the shots
Judge Overturns Arkansas Law Banning Gender Transition Care for Minors
Judge contends law discriminates against transgender people and violates the constitutional rights of doctors












