Flu activity in California began rising in September, months ahead of the typical schedule, prompting health officials to urge residents to get vaccinated promptly.
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Oxford Area High School in Chester County will be closed on Friday after a confirmed measles case, part of a statewide surge that has topped 1,000 infections.
A child at Eden Christian Academy in the North Hills was confirmed as the second measles case in Allegheny County amid a statewide outbreak of over 1,000 infections.
Medical societies urge October flu shots and updated COVID‑19 boosters, highlighting new vaccine options and the importance of early protection against seasonal viruses.
A ten‑patient trial of an optogenetic gene therapy demonstrated safety and modest gains in light sensitivity for people with advanced retinitis pigmentosa.
U.S. breast cancer cases are climbing, with a 1.4% annual increase among women under 50. Doctors recommend limiting alcohol, staying active and reducing processed foods to lower risk.
Fall allergies, colds and flu share many symptoms, but key differences in causes, signs and treatment can help you identify the right condition.
Unseasonably high flu test rates in the UK, US West Coast and Japan, combined with a rising H1N1 strain carrying the G155E mutation, are leading experts to consider an earlier vaccine rollout.
A Virginia Tech experiment found that meals matched for calories but differing in processing trigger separate insulin spikes and brain‑reward activity.
Bradford's St Luke's Hospital reports faster skin‑cancer screening and fewer unnecessary biopsies after adopting the DERM AI system.