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New York declares measles outbreak a "disaster emergency"

The governor of New York has said rising cases of measles constitute a statewide disaster emergency, as cases in neighbouring Pennsylvania pass 1,000.

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Viral disease-carrying Aedes mosquito 'breeding in London'

Invasive Aedes mosquitoes and their larvae have been found in London, but the UKHSA says the risk to the public from diseases they can carry is low.

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OpenAI Foundation pledges $100m to boost hepatitis C cure ra...

The OpenAI Foundation has committed $100m to help fund a new public health initiative initially focused on hepatitis C.

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Senate confirms Erica ‌Schwartz as CDC Director

CDC has a permanent director in place at last, after the Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz's nomination to what has become a politically charged role.

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HIV resurgence looming as international aid declines

More than 3m people worldwide could be infected with HIV by the end of the decade following a steep fall in international aid funding, says UNAIDS.

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Could microplastics be linked to cardiovascular disease?

People who have a heart attack are more likely to have microplastics in their blood, adding to evidence that plastic pollution may be a health issue.

New York declares measles outbreak a "disaster emergency"

Viral disease-carrying Aedes mosquito 'breeding in London'

OpenAI Foundation pledges $100m to boost hepatitis C cure ra...

Senate confirms Erica ‌Schwartz as CDC Director

HIV resurgence looming as international aid declines

Could microplastics be linked to cardiovascular disease?

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