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'Teen vaping crisis' poses public health threat in Southern Nevada

Health officials claim easy access, flavored products and peer influence are driving a "teen vaping crisis" in Southern Nevada.

Scripps Local

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New malaria drug brings hope for infants in Uganda

Swiss regulators have approved the first malaria treatment safe for infants. The new drug is specifically formulated for newborns and infants under five kilograms, an age group previously left out of treatment plans.

Africanews

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Sudan reports surge in cholera cases amid ongoing conflict

Sudan's Ministry of Health has reported 1,575 new cholera infections and 22 deaths in just the past week. That brings the total confirmed cases to over 101,000, with 2,515 lives lost since the outbreak was officially declared in August 2...

Africanews

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RFK Jr. alleges big pharma behind AAP’s COVID vaccine guidance

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accuses the American Academy of Pediatrics of a “pay-to-play scheme” after the group urges COVID-19 shots for young kids despite CDC’s change in guidance.

Scripps News

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European brews: Alcohol-free sector expands in Europe

The alcohol-free beer sector grew by 11% in 2024. While Germany leads in production, the Netherlands is the EU's biggest exporter.

Euronews

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Death toll rises to 4 in botulism outbreak in Italy

Public concern is growing in Italy, especially in regions where several people have been hospitalized after consuming contaminated food.

Euronews

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Dermatologist breaks down skincare facts vs. fiction

Known online as the "PillowtalkDerm," Dr. Shereene Idriss shares expert advice on skincare routines and busts common myths spreading on social media.

CBS News

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Families of Gaza child amputees plead for prosthetics

Israel's blockade and systematic assault on Gaza's healthcare system have left hospitals overwhelmed and critically short of supplies, forcing doctors to perform amputations often without anaesthetics.

Al Jazeera

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Risks and benefits of emotional relationships between AI, humans

As artificial intelligence advances, some states are warning of the potential harm that so-called "AI companions" could pose to human health. These companions are chatbots that are specifically designed for human emotional connection.

CBS America

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Pediatricians push back on CDC vaccine schedule changes

In the past, parents could rely on a single, authoritative vaccine schedule from the CDC. But this year, the American Academy of Pediatrics has released its own vaccine schedule. Dr. Celine Gounder explains the discrepancy.

CBS America

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Multiple states restricting AI mental health therapy

The state of Illinois earlier this month joined Utah and Nevada in restricting the use of artificial intelligence in mental health therapy.

CBS America

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Heat, thirst drive Gazans to drink water that makes them sick

In Gaza, most of the enclave's water facilities have been destroyed in the two years of war, and residents are forced to drink water that is brackish and often polluted by sewage and chemicals.

France 24

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Kenya promotes indigenous greens as healthier food option

Kenya's government has launched a campaign encouraging people to eat more locally grown vegetables. Indigenous greens were once considered a "poor man's food," but they are becoming increasingly popular.

Al Jazeera

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What parents need to know as vaccination rates for kids decline

With kindergarten vaccination rates falling nationwide and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questioning childhood shots, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what parents should understand.

CBS America

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U.S. drinking rate hits new low amid rising health concerns

Only 54% of U.S. adults report that they consume alcohol, the lowest number recorded in the past three decades, according to Gallup.

Africanews

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World mosquito day marks deadly impact of tiny insects

With over one million deaths annually linked to mosquito-borne diseases, World Mosquito Day calls for vigilance, innovation and action against one of nature’s smallest but deadliest threats.

Africanews

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How toothpaste made from hair could help repair teeth

Keratin, a protein found in hair, skin and wool has been developed into a dental treatment that works to repair damaged tooth enamel. Researchers at King’s College London say it could halt early-stage decay and reduce sensitivity.

Reuters

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Breastfed babies less likely to hit puberty early: Study

A new study suggests that babies who were exclusively breastfed were less likely to hit puberty early, possibly because of slower weight gain. However, doctors stress the emphasis should be on improving support to help moms breastfeed, n...

CBC News

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NY political foes unite to denounce Trump health care cuts

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stood with an unlikely ally today in the Bronx - Rep. Ritchie Torres - to denounce what they say will be federal funding cuts to health care. Hochul says that more than 107,000 people are set to lose their heal...

Fox News

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At Pukkelpop, people with reduced mobility are also part of the crowd

The Flemish agency Inter works with roughly sixty festivals to make music and festivals accessible to all.

Euronews

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Inside the price war between Ozempic and other weight loss drugs

The maker of Ozempic is cutting the price of the drug nearly in half for some patients. Novo Nordisk had already cut the price of Wegovy, a medication with the same active ingredient that's approved for weight loss.

CBS America

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Wegovy receives FDA approval to treat serious liver disease

CNBC's Angelica Peebles joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the latest news on Novo Nordisk, what new FDA approval on its Wegovy drug means for sales, and much more.

CNBC

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Why some beers are seeing price hikes, but others are not

Breweries are struggling with rising prices of hops, barley, aluminum cans, and more. Why they are raising prices on some beers...but not all of them.

Scripps Local

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Food prices on the rise

The U.S. economy has a case of food-flation. Wholesale prices for fresh veggies soared by a record amount last month while grocery costs were up 2.2% compared to last year. Lisa Rozner reports on how consumers are dealing with rising costs.

CBS America