Stroke rates among adults aged 20‑54 more than doubled from 1993 to 2020, driven by ischemic events and rising risk factors such as hypertension and marijuana use.
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The CDC confirmed one measles-related death in 2026 but gave no details on the individual or location, as Pennsylvania grapples with a surge in cases and uncertain death counts.
Experts urge women to begin bone density testing at menopause, combine strength training with key micronutrients, and consider hormone therapy to curb osteoporosis risk.
Nurses in Chester County are making door‑to‑door visits to Amish homes to administer MMR shots as the deadliest U.S. measles outbreak in decades claims four lives.
The CDC's 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey highlights increased fruit and vegetable intake, higher sports team participation and a notable drop in persistent sadness among U.S. high schoolers.
Physicians outline the expected timing of flu, RSV and COVID-19 this fall and winter and stress vaccination and basic hygiene as the best defenses.
The CDC’s updated measles dashboard still excludes four Pennsylvania deaths, prompting a congressional briefing request as the state’s outbreak appears to be accelerating.
A rice‑paper‑style edible battery built from magnesium and molybdenum trioxide successfully powered swallowable RFID and stomach‑stimulation devices in pig trials.
A series of Ewing sarcoma cases in the Orange County suburb of Ladera Ranch has prompted community outcry and a state‑level health review.
National data show a modest 1% decline in overall drinking from 2022 to 2024, yet heavy drinking among adults 50‑64 rose sharply, raising health concerns.