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Experts explain what's behind measles surge and how to stop it

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  • 2025-07-10 19:36 event
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Experts explain what's behind measles surge and how to stop it
The U.S. is facing its largest measles outbreak in more than 30 years, with at least 1,277 confirmed cases across 36 states and Washington, D.C. Two Virginia Tech experts say the reason why is clear and explain why it's spreading so quickly and how to stop it.

230. Female sex hormones linked to faster progression of eye disease

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Female sex hormones can significantly enhance the progression of the rare neurodegenerative eye disease retinitis pigmentosa (RP), according to a preclinical study by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

231. Transparent data-sharing is a powerful signal of study quality in pregnancy research

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A global study led by researchers at the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, has found that clinical trials that share their raw data are significantly more likely to be trustworthy and well-conducted, raising fresh concerns about how evidence is selected and used in medical guidelines.

232. Toward monitoring and addressing commercial determinants of health

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Can new regulations requiring corporations to disclose harmful practices lead to improvements in the health of the public? A study by researchers from Yale and CUNY says yes.

233. Does Australia really take too long to approve medicines, as the US says?

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Australia's drug approval system is under fire, with critics in the United States claiming it is too slow to approve life-saving medicines.

234. Healthy diet could help infants fight off effects of maternal obesity

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Maternal obesity doesn't just affect the health of a pregnant woman. It can also have effects on her child, increasing their risk of developing obesity and its associated complications. According to a recent study published in The FASEB Journal, an early-in-life dietary intervention in mice can potentially reverse one of those complications—a reduction in the number of innate immune cells in the gut. The findings suggest that a healthful diet in infancy could help children of obese mothers start off on the right foot.

235. Cannabinoid products may reduce total sleep time in adults with insomnia says new study

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You might have heard cannabis and cannabinoid products can help people sleep. Data shows one of the top reasons people use cannabis is to help them sleep.

236. New research offers reassurance about localized prostate cancer prognosis

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New research in JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that for people diagnosed with nonmetastatic low-risk prostate cancer later in life, and treated according to NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines), 90% were likely to survive their cancer for their remaining life-expectancy. The study is titled "Long-Term Outcomes After Guideline-Recommended Treatment of Men With Prostate Cancer."

237. Can oranges, garlic and echinacea really help avoid the cold and flu?

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With the cold and flu season in full swing, many people are looking for ways to stay healthy and avoid getting sick.

238. Majority of children who die in England have life-limiting conditions; inequities in palliative care provision exposed

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New research shows the majority of child deaths in England were among children with life-limiting conditions and highlights key shortcomings with their end-of-life care, prompting calls for urgent reform to tackle inequities in care.

239. Experts explain what's behind measles surge and how to stop it

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The U.S. is facing its largest measles outbreak in more than 30 years, with at least 1,277 confirmed cases across 36 states and Washington, D.C. Two Virginia Tech experts say the reason why is clear and explain why it's spreading so quickly and how to stop it.

240. Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts

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In Connecticut, construction workers in the Local 478 union who complete addiction treatment are connected with a recovery coach who checks in daily, attends recovery meetings with them, and helps them navigate the return to work for a year.

241. Trying to quit smoking? These expert-backed tips can help

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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2022, the majority of the 28.8 million U.S. adults who smoked cigarettes wanted to quit; approximately half had tried to quit, but fewer than 10% were successful.

242. NIH to cap publishing fees for publicly funded research

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The National Institutes of Health announced it will put a limit on publisher fees for publicly funded research by Fiscal Year 2026.

243. South Carolina sees first measles case of 2025, officials say

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An Upstate South Carolina resident has the measles, the South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed on July 9. It is the first case of the disease in the state since September 2024, the agency said.

244. States brace for reversal of Obamacare coverage gains under Trump's budget bill

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Shorter enrollment periods. More paperwork. Higher premiums. The sweeping tax and spending bill pushed by President Donald Trump includes provisions that would not only reshape people's experience with the Affordable Care Act but, according to some policy analysts, also sharply undermine the gains in health insurance coverage associated with it.

245. US measles cases surpass 2019 count, while Missouri is latest state with an outbreak

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The U.S. is having its worst year for measles spread since 1991, with a total of 1,288 cases nationally and another six months to go. But in Gaines County, Texas, which was once the nation's epicenter for measles activity, health officials said they are no longer seeing ongoing measles transmission.

246. Online toolkit to help parents of autistic children improve dental health

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A new, free, online support package aims to empower parents of young autistic children to look after their dental health—and reduce levels of tooth decay and surgery.

247. Junk food 'avoids advertising regulation' with top level UK sports sponsorship

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Junk food firms have more than 90 current sponsorship deals within top UK sports amid growing concerns over their impact on public health, finds an investigation published by The BMJ.

248. Skin-like sensor can track body movement and electrical signals inside and out

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A new skin-like sensor developed by an international team led by researchers at Penn State could help doctors monitor vital signs more accurately, track healing after surgery and even help patients with bladder control issues.

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