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Second Measles Case Confirmed in Colorado

Colorado health officials confirmed a second case of measles in the state, raising alarm amid a growing national outbreak. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced Monday that an unvaccinated infant in Denver County likely contracted the virus during recent travel to Mexico.

Family Seeks Answers From FDA After 9-Year-Old Son Nearly Dies From E. Coli

An Indiana family is demanding accountability from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after their 9-year-old son, Colton George, nearly died from a severe E. coli infection that caused his kidneys to fail.

Philadelphia Reports First Suspected Case of Bird Flu Found in Snow Goose

Health officials in Philadelphia announced Wednesday that a snow goose found ill in the city tested positive for bird flu, or avian influenza. The discovery comes as the United States faces a bird flu outbreak that has sickened more than 60 people nationwide.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Faces Backlash Over Wildfire Response, Poll Shows

A new Rasmussen Reports poll highlights dissatisfaction among Los Angeles voters with Mayor Karen Bass's leadership, showing her approval rating at 42% and disapproval at 44%. The survey, conducted January 13-15 among 809 likely voters in Los Angeles County, has a margin of error of 3.5%. The results reflect a Democratic-leaning electorate, aligning with the area’s typical political composition.

Congressional Report Supports COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory

A recent report from the House Oversight Committee suggests that COVID-19 likely originated from a laboratory incident in Wuhan, China.

California Wildfires Expose Insurance Gaps Amid Rising Costs

California’s ongoing wildfire crisis has left residents grappling with destruction and an increasingly fragile insurance market.

RFK Jr. Faces Senate Scrutiny Over HHS Nomination Amid Vaccine Concerns

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), is meeting with Senate Democrats on key health committees to discuss his nomination

Record Breaking Storms to Impact 250 Million Americans

A massive wave of freezing winds, ice, and snow is set to engulf vast regions of the central, eastern, and southern United States next week, with meteorologists warning that more than 250 million people will feel the effects of this historic winter storm.

Biden Announces $306 Million to Prevent ‘Potential Bird Flu Outbreak’

In a move that raises eyebrows, the Biden administration has announced a $306 million investment aimed at bolstering bird flu monitoring and preparedness efforts across the United States.

Norovirus Cases Spike Nationwide, CDC Warns

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a significant surge in norovirus cases across the United States. Norovirus, a highly contagious virus, causes symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and intense stomach pain. While symptoms typically last between 12 and 47 hours and often resolve without medical intervention, the virus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the country.

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