University of Pittsburgh clinicians and state health officials share advice on timing, vaccine options and what to expect during this year’s flu season.
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Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties have each declared local emergencies as dengue fever cases surge, prompting aggressive mosquito control and requests for emergency funding.
Hawaii health officials warn that the lab‑made opioid cychlorphine, up to ten times stronger than fentanyl, could soon cause deaths on the islands.
A new study charts gene activity in over 6 million prefrontal cortex cells from 1,500 donors, revealing developmental phases and clues to Alzheimer’s and other brain disorders.
Lewis County Public Health reported a confirmed measles case in an unvaccinated resident on September 26, 2026, and has begun contact tracing and isolation measures.
A study of nearly 9,000 U.S. teens found that 12‑year‑olds with their own smartphones were twice as likely to show eating‑disorder symptoms two years later.
A recent measles case at Philadelphia International Airport highlights a broader surge in U.S. cases, rising costs and waning vaccine coverage that challenge containment efforts.
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has reached two additional health zones in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, raising the total to 63, while contact‑tracing efforts fall far short of targets.
Pennsylvania health officials reported 55 additional measles cases, bringing the state total to 890, and outlined ongoing vaccination efforts.
UCLA neurologist Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl recommends a simple 10‑year comparison to help women tell whether memory lapses stem from hormonal changes or early dementia.