A Florida health hearing in October 2026 considered removing Hib, chickenpox, pneumococcal and hepatitis B vaccine requirements for schools, prompting concerns about herd immunity and disease risk.
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Boston researchers identified distinct cellular and genetic traits in colorectal tumors of patients under 50, opening possibilities for age‑specific therapies.
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, now the epicenter of the nation's worst measles outbreak in 35 years, sees growing vaccine acceptance among Amish and Mennonite residents.
More than 500 dead Adélie penguins were found on the Danger Islands, and researchers have determined that a bacterial avian cholera, not bird flu, caused the die‑off.
The California Department of Public Health is reminding residents to get flu, COVID‑19 and RSV shots as the holiday season approaches, emphasizing safety and accessibility.
A 23‑year‑old teacher’s sudden collapse at work has drawn attention to widespread vitamin D deficiency and calls for broader testing and food fortification in the UK.
A study using the 1972 UK Raising of School-Leaving Age Act finds that an additional year of education reduces the incidence of Alzheimer’s and related dementias, especially among those with high genetic risk.
The TenK10K phase‑1 project analyzed over 5 million immune cells from 1,925 donors, revealing common‑variant eQTLs for 83% of genes and rare‑variant signals for nearly half.
Researchers uncovered that declining cardiolipin in aging muscle triggers a shift to slow‑twitch fibers, a trade‑off that shields cells but reduces strength, and that partial restoration reverses wasting in mice.
New research shows colorectal cancer rates have risen dramatically in people aged 10 to 24, with younger patients often presenting advanced disease and poorer outcomes.