Will Colorado's measles case spark an outbreak? Depends on who got exposed
The next two weeks will determine whether a single measles case in Colorado fizzles out or starts an outbreak.
Apr 2, 2025
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Measles outbreak leads to dangerous vitamin A toxicity
As a measles outbreak spreads across the U.S., doctors are now seeing a new and unexpected danger: children getting sick from taking too much vitamin A.
Mar 28, 2025
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RFK Jr. cites vitamin A for measles, as experts advise caution
Amid a measles outbreak that has seen U.S. cases for the year so far surge past the total tracked in 2024, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has responded, in part, by suggesting alternatives to vaccination, including ...
Mar 27, 2025
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What is hyaluronic acid—and is it OK for kids and teens to use this common skincare ingredient?
Earlier this month, Kmart pulled a "hyaluronic acid cleansing balm" from its shelves, after a teen who used the skincare product was hospitalized, reporting eye pain and blurred vision. It's unclear what ingredient caused ...
Mar 24, 2025
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Measles 'is not a benign disease'
Northwestern University infectious disease expert Dr. Tina Tan said it's likely the measles outbreak in West Texas and on the border of New Mexico will continue to spread due to a large unvaccinated population that is highly ...
Mar 11, 2025
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US measles cases jump 35% in a week: Now found in 12 states
U.S. measles cases jumped by a third over the past week, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, a worrying sign in the outbreak that's already linked to two deaths.
Mar 10, 2025
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr says vitamin A protects you from deadly measles. Here's what the study he cites actually says
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who oversees the health of more than 340 million Americans, says vitamin A can prevent the worst effects of measles rather than urging more people to get vaccinated.
Mar 6, 2025
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CDC sends experts to Texas as measles outbreak grows
A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 159 cases, and now the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has sent a team to help local health officials respond.
Mar 5, 2025
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Scientists solve mystery of how the drug retinoic acid works to treat neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma is a solid tumor that occurs in children. When high-risk, the disease has a poor prognosis. Decades ago, adding the drug retinoic acid to neuroblastoma treatment increased survival by 10–15%. However, this effect ...
Feb 28, 2025
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Oral arsenic trioxide for leukemia has a 97% cure rate: Hong Kong's prescription medicine enters international arena
Researchers at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) have invented an oral formulation of arsenic trioxide (Oral-ATO; ARSENOL) for the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), a blood ...
Feb 12, 2025
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