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Flu by state: Where this season’s highly contagious variant is spreading the most

< div class=”featured featured-video video-ct” data-v-324c3b57> < div class=”contain” data-v-324c3b57> <!–> New flu strain emerging as a severe health threat Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to warn of a new strain of the flu that is spiking hospitalizations across the country and newfound risks of medical marijuana’s link to psychosis. NEWYou can now listen …

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Major study reveals why COVID vaccine can trigger heart issues, especially in one group

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One of the most widely known risks linked to the COVID-19 vaccine is myocarditis, especially in young males — and now a new Stanford study has shed some light on why this rare effect can occur. Myocarditis, which is inflammation of the heart, occurs in about one in 140,000 people who receive …

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‘Aggressive’ new flu variant sweeps globe as doctors warn of severe symptoms

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Flu season is among us, and a new strain has emerged as a major threat. Influenza A H3N2, or the subclade K variant, has been detected as the culprit in rising global cases, including in the U.S. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Neil Maniar, professor of public health practice …

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Major measles outbreak leads to hundreds quarantined in US county, officials say

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! South Carolina is facing a major measles outbreak, resulting in the quarantine of hundreds of residents. The South Carolina Department of Health (DPH) reported in a media briefing on Wednesday that the current number of measles cases has reached 111 as part of the current Spartanburg County outbreak. DPH first reported a …

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Lower dementia risk linked to routine vaccination in major new analysis

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The shingles vaccine could slow the progress of dementia, according to a new study from Stanford. These findings follow previous research that found older adults who received the vaccine were 20% less likely to develop dementia over the next seven years compared to those who didn’t get the shot. “For the first …

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West Virginia restores exclusion of religious reasons for school vaccine exemptions after latest court ruling

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The West Virginia Board of Education reinstated its school vaccination policy after the state Supreme Court paused a lower court’s ruling that allowed parents to cite religious beliefs to opt out of vaccines needed for children to attend school. The state Supreme Court issued a stay on Tuesday following last week’s ruling …

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Judge rules West Virginia parents can use religious beliefs to opt out of school vaccine requirements

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A West Virginia judge ruled on Wednesday that parents can use religious beliefs to opt out of school vaccine requirements for their children. Raleigh County Circuit Judge Michael Froble on Wednesday issued a permanent injunction, saying children of families who object to the state’s compulsory vaccination law on religious grounds will be …

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CDC quietly changes vaccine and autism stance after years of controversy

< div class=”featured featured-video video-ct” data-v-324c3b57> < div class=”contain” data-v-324c3b57> <!–> HHS Secretary Kennedy backs off Tylenol-autism claim Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel says ‘less is more’ in terms of medicine for pregnant women and stresses how crucial it is to consult your obstetrician before making medical decisions on ‘Fox Report.’  NEWYou can now listen to Fox …

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COVID vaccine under new scrutiny after studies reveal possible health risks

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two large studies have put a spotlight on potential health risks of the COVID vaccine — but some experts urge caution when interpreting the findings. Recent research has linked the vaccine to a higher risk of kidney injury, as well as certain respiratory infections. A Korean study published in the International Journal …

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Surge in whooping cough cases in southern state prompts health alerts

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Texas health officials are sounding the alarm on a surge of a common childhood illness. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DHSH) revealed this week that there are nearly four times the number of whooping cough cases in the state compared to this time last year. According to provisional data, Texas …

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