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Upheaval and firings at CDC raise fears about disease outbreak response
Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne ...
Reproductive health problems might increase risk of heart disease, stroke
Women with one or more gynecological disorders had higher risk of heart disease and clogged arteries affecting either their ...
Scientists have identified a new coronavirus in bats, but it’s not a public health threat
A new coronavirus lineage discovered in bats by Wuhan scientists can infect human cells but is not a current public health threat, experts say ...
‘It’s truly gratifying’: Early education scholarships hope to begin closing the gap
“It’s so heartwarming and it’s truly gratifying to see these beautiful young faces and know their parents don’t have the ...
15 and Mahomies helping expand access to early childhood education
“The community benefits because the families are able to elevate themselves by being regular attendees at their place of employment, as well as having peace of mind at the early education center that ...
First measles death is reported in the West Texas outbreak that's infected more than 120 people
A person who was hospitalized has died from measles in West Texas. It's the first since the outbreak began late last month.
Melatonin might help night shift workers lower cancer risk, study says
Night shift workers face an increased risk of cancer, as their disrupted sleep cycle causes wear and tear on their DNA. But ...