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Darfur cholera cases rising at an ‘alarming’ rate as death toll in Sudan tops 3,000, says WHO

Darfur cholera cases rising at an ‘alarming’ rate as death toll in Sudan tops 3,000, says WHO

The number of reported cholera cases is increasing in Darfur and over 3,000 people in Sudan have died in the past 14 months of civil war, according to the World Health Organization. 
by The Associated Press

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Trump blames Tylenol for autism. Science doesn’t back him up

Trump blames Tylenol for autism. Science doesn’t back him up

President Trump and his deputies tied autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, presented a cancer drug as a possible treatment, and said the FDA would change labeling to reflect both claims. There is little strong scientific evidence for either.
by Jon Hamilton, Yuki Noguchi and Nell Greenfieldboyce

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Psychiatric hospitals turn away patients who need urgent care. The facilities face few consequences.

Psychiatric hospitals turn away patients who need urgent care. The facilities face few consequences.

Discharging patients who are at risk of harming themselves or others is illegal. But dozens of psychiatric hospitals aren’t honoring the law — and the government isn’t following up.

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Scientists look for cause of spike in swimmer’s itch plaguing Minnesota lakes

Scientists look for cause of spike in swimmer’s itch plaguing Minnesota lakes

The itchy red rash is caused by tiny parasites in the water that can burrow into human skin. Researchers are looking at whether certain waterfowl, invasive species or warming lakes could be factors.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Mayo Clinic hosts global ‘hackathon’ to solve medical mysteries

Mayo Clinic hosts global ‘hackathon’ to solve medical mysteries

Mayo Clinic is hosting its first U.S. “Undiagnosed Hackathon,” where global experts team up to help patients with mysterious conditions. They’ll reanalyze tests and run new diagnostics to give participants a chance at answers.
by Molly Castle Work

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CDC advisers vote to change guidance on MMRV vaccines

CDC advisers vote to change guidance on MMRV vaccines

The group was chosen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid controversy over their credentials. It's changing guidance for vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.
by Will Stone, Rob Stein, Pien Huang and Carmel Wroth

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