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New York City health authorities say they’re looking into a possible case of monkeypox, a disease that’s rarely found outside of Africa.

‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli Released from Prison May 19, 2022 -- Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli was released from prison on Wednesday after serving most of his seven-year sentence for lying to hedge fund investors and defrauding drug company investors, according to The Associated Press.Shkreli, 39, was released from a prison in Allenwood, Pa., and moved “community confinement,” or a halfway house overseen by the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ New York Residential Reentry Management Office, the AP reported. The bureau said his projected release date is Sept. 14.“I am pleased to report that Martin Shkreli has been

In what may be the first U.S. monkeypox case of the year, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Wednesday said a case of the rare skin disease had been detected in a man.

Nearly 43,000 people were killed on roads across the U.S. last year, marking the highest number in more than a decade.

Artificial Intelligence models may help predict and prevent diseases. But recent research highlights the challenges they face in providing insights that work for all.

The CDC says it’s concerned about an unusual outbreak of monkeypox in the U.K.

UK Study Key to Understanding Child Hepatitis Cases May 17, 2022 -- As a growing number of children are diagnosed with acute hepatitis, scientists are awaiting a study from the United Kingdom that may shed light on the cause of the mysterious outbreak.Last week, the World Health Organization said 348 cases of child hepatitis had been identified in 20 nations, the Voice of America reported. The United Kingdom has reported more than 160 cases and the United States more than 100. About 70 other cases from 13 other nations have not been classified.Adenovirus – DNA viruses that

Starbucks to Cover Abortion Travel Cost for Employees May 16, 2022 -- Starbucks has joined a handful of U.S. companies telling employees it will cover expenses if they need to travel out of state to obtain abortions, The New York Times reported. Expenses for gender-affirming procedures will also be covered.In a memo to employees obtained by The Times, Sara Kelly, the company’s vice president for partner resources, said she was “deeply concerned” when she read a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court saying a majority of justices think Roe v. Wade should be reversed.“Today I’m announcing

FDA: Baby Formula Plant Could Reopen in 2 Weeks May 16, 2022 -- The Abbott baby formula factory in Sturgis, Mich., that was shut down in February could reopen in about two weeks, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf said Monday on the “Today” show.“We now have a path forward,” Califf said. “Abbott is responsible for the timeline, but I’m very comfortable with what they said about two weeks. … That’s entirely within the realm of possibility and I think quite likely.”Reopening the plant could help ease a severe shortage of powdered baby formula that

A new survey looks at what patients think about AI playing a role in their health care diagnosis and management.

While most people who responded to a nationally representative survey correctly stated that tap water could contain bacteria or other living organisms, they also said that it could be safely used for nasal rinsing and washing contacts.

A new study also reveals female doctors are nearly two times more likely than male doctors to face abuse.

A Tennessee couple and a Florida man were identified Monday as three Americans who died at a Bahamas resort last week after becoming ill.

To curb the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and Zika, scientists have genetically modified the insects and released them in the U.S. Early results from the pilot study are promising.

The FDA wants researchers conducting clinical trials to submit a plan detailing how they plan to diversify the participant pool. While many appreciate the effort to undo decades of underrepresentation, many say it’s not enough.

Columbia University Medical Center has cut public ties with Mehmet Oz, MD, the celebrity doctor who goes by “Dr. Oz” and is now a Senate candidate in Pennsylvania.

London Burger King Tries Meatless Menu for a Month May 4, 2022 -- Burger King went with a meatless menu for a month at its flagship storefront in Leicester Square, London, apparently to check the public’s appetite for no-meat fast food.The restaurant tried the experiment from March 14 to April 10. An unnamed UK Burger King spokesperson called the experiment a success, with lines wrapped around the block with vegetarians, vegans, and even some meat-eaters, Tasting Table reported.Burger King has been offering a plant-based Whopper for several years. For the London trial run, the restaurant added dishes

3 Children in Indonesia Die of Acute Hepatitis May 4, 2022 -- Three children in Indonesia have died of acute hepatitis, bringing to four the global death toll in the mysterious worldwide outbreak of the liver disease, CBS News reported.The Indonesian Health Ministry said three children died last month in hospitals in Jakarta, the nation’s capital, after displaying symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, jaundice, convulsions, and loss of consciousness, CBS News reported.The Indonesian Health Ministry, like other health authorities around the world, says it doesn’t know what caused the children to get hepatitis."At the moment,

The new 30-foot wall erected along the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego and surrounding counties has led to an increase in major injuries, hospital admissions, and migrant deaths, according to a new study published in JAMA Surgery.

Climate change will force large numbers of wild animals to relocate in the next 50 years, dramatically increasing the chances that viruses will jump from one species of mammal to another, including humans, a new study says.

The World Health Organization and United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund are warning about a heightened risk of measles spreading and triggering larger outbreaks this year.

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a new Ebola outbreak after a recent case emerged.

A new study suggests showing highway death tolls on roadside message boards in a bid to curb crashes may actually cause more accidents.

Tennessee has passed a bill that would require drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a parent of a minor.

GE Appliances is recalling about 155,000 refrigerators due to freezer door handles that may detach and lead to injuries, according to an announcement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.