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Vitamin A, While Helpful for Measles, Is Not a Replacement for Vaccination
This is a MedPage Today story. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend vitamin A for all patients with measles -- not just severe cases ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
U.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave
Most cases have been from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC says.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
What to Know About Measles Cases in New York and New Jersey
A child in Suffolk County became the latest known person in the region to contract measles. Experts recommend vaccines as the best defense against the viral illness.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
‘Wake-up call’: Measles cases doubled in Europe last year, say WHO and Unicef
Joint analysis of measles cases reveals Covid pandemic resulted in misinformation and vaccination delays. Cases of measles doubled last year in the European region, climbing to the highest level in ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
RFK Jr. spends his first month at HHS downplaying vaccines and targeting food additives
A month into his role as health and human services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s moves on vaccines have worried health experts.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Why it might get worse for US stocks
Uncertainty over Trump policy will soon hit the economy with few short-term catalysts for a turnaroundFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
All UK families ‘to be worse off by 2030’ as poor bear the brunt, new data warns
Keir Starmer has been dealt a fresh blow to his living standards pledge in advance of the spring statement. . Living standards for all UK families are set to fall by 2030, with those on the lowest ...The Guardian - 1d -
Forecasters Warn of ‘Wildfire Outbreak’ Across Texas and Oklahoma
Strong winds and dry conditions could help fuel fires in parts of the Southwest and the Plains on Friday.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Shut vile death video site, families say, as Ofcom gets new powers
Families want a website showing deaths of their loved ones to be taken down, as the online regulator gets new powers.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Thirteen years ago, Emma told me disability cuts nearly broke her family. Now, under Labour, it’s worse | Polly Toynbee
In families like hers, the devastating impact of the £5bn cuts will be felt most keenly. It is a stain Labour may never be rid of. Wrong, badly wrong, and it won’t easily, if ever, be forgotten or ...The Guardian - 3d -
How to Watch NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday - Will the Texas Longhorns get in?
Will the Texas Longhorns get into the NCAA Tournament? All eyes will be on the Selection Sunday announcement of the tourney field.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Washington worried with Trump back in town: ‘The atmosphere is toxic here’
The Kennedy Center and BLM mural have been targeted, the newspaper is in freefall – and the Maga movement is gaining a foothold. It was an audience more accustomed to stifling a cough or resisting ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Deadly tornado outbreak leaves path of destruction
Residents are picking up the pieces after a deadly string of severe storms that stretched from Kansas to Alabama. Five dozen confirmed tornadoes left a trail of torn-up homes and families' lives ...CBS News - 6d -
California braces for powerful atmospheric river as study finds storms are getting worse
Authorities are preparing for flooding and debris flows after recent wildfires have stripped vegetation from hillsides. California is bracing for a powerful atmospheric river storm that is expected ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
'After five years in jail, they agree I'm innocent but won't pay out'
Growing calls to make compensation rules for miscarriage of justice victims less strict.BBC News - 5d -
Rick Carlisle message to Pacers after techs arguing with refs: 'Leave those ******* guys alone'
"Leave them alone. Let me get technicals. I'm good at it."Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Is selling the family home worth the heartache?
Sentimental attachment to a home runs deep. And for a growing population of empty nesters, it’s creating a paralysing conundrum for the prospective last-time buyerFinancial Times - 3d -
'I can't believe I had to prove I'm British'
Christina, 27, and her family had to battle for years to stay in the UK.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Graham on Ukraine aid pause: 'If we pull the plug on Ukraine, it'd be worse than Afghanistan'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said on Sunday he is worried about the consequences of suspending aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine as the fighting continues against Russia. “Yeah, I am worried ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Covid Vaccines Have Paved the Way for Cancer Vaccines
The mRNA technology behind coronavirus vaccines is now being used to create bespoke vaccines for cancer patients.Wired - Mar. 13 -
Shutdown fears grow as House Republicans battle over funding bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to hold a vote on a GOP spending proposal, but opposition from both parties puts its passage in doubt. With Democrats vowing to vote against it and some ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Mom worries about daughter with Down Syndrome after Education Department cuts
Hope Katz Zogby, a 7th grader in Baltimore, gets speech therapy and occupational therapy she receives onsite at her local charter school -- programs made possible through funding from the Education ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Republicans worry Trump's tariffs could harm economy
Republican lawmakers are growing alarmed over signs that President Trump’s expanding trade war is hurting the economy, something they’re hearing from constituents at home who are struggling to ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
White House withdraws CDC director nominee
Dave Weldon had faced growing scrutiny over his anti-vaccine views.Politico - Mar. 13 -
Keeping With Kennedy’s Advice, Measles Patients Turn to Unproven Treatments
In West Texas, some with severe illness have not been taken to a doctor until their conditions worsened, officials said.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
Keeping With Kennedy’s Advice, Measles Patients Turn to Unproven Treatments
In West Texas, some with severe illness have not been taken to a doctor until their conditions worsened, officials said.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
As Ebola Spreads in Uganda, Trump Aid Freeze Hinders Effort to Contain It, U.S. Officials Fear
Two more people are reported dead from the disease, and dozens are in isolation, as the outbreak grows.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Venezuelan Families Fear for Relatives as Trump Celebrates Deportations to El Salvador
The news that hundreds of migrants were headed to an El Salvador prison caused panic for some Venezuelans, who worried that their loved ones might be among them.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Victory resists
Girona 1-1 ValenciaOne more point. The team dominated the game and enjoyed some good chances, but could not find the necessary accuracy against an effective Valencia side. Despite the push of ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Wall Street’s No. 2 bull holds his ground. The logic? Trump’s popularity could get worse.
Deutsche Bank is now alone with the second-highest S&P 500 price target on Wall Street.MarketWatch - 6d -
And it gets worse: Cade Cunningham banks in 3-pointer for 116-113 Pistons win, extending Heat skid to nine
MIAMI – The search for a win, any win continues. Something that last happened for the Miami Heat on March 3. For a team that often talks about relief points, not enough were forthcoming for Erik ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Chiefs' Worthy arrested on family violence charge
Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge Friday in Texas.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
Trump Administration Revives Detention of Immigrant Families
Two facilities in South Texas are being readied for undocumented parents and their children. One site began receiving them earlier this month.The New York Times - 6d -
Texas basketball vs Texas A&M: What Longhorns' OT win at SEC tournament means
The Longhorns showed grit in their second-round win over Texas A&M at the SEC Tournament. Will it be enough to get them into the NCAA tournament?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
DOGE Could Substantially Increase Wait Times for Patents and Trademarks
The already lengthy backlog is getting much longer. If the agency downsizes through DOGE, that could get worse.Inc. - Mar. 16 -
How To Watch Texas Longhorns take on Tennessee Vols in SEC Tournament to secure NCAA bid
Here's how to watch the Texas Longhorns take on the Tennessee Volunteers in the SEC Tournament. A Texas win should get it into the NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Microplastics may be stoking antibiotic resistance: Study
The microscopic shards of plastic found in every corner of the planet may be exacerbating antibiotic resistance, a new study has found. Bacteria exposed to these ubiquitous fragments, known as ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Skate cut protection gets an emotional hockey dad endorsement at the NHL GMs meeting
Cut-resistant protection is mandated in the U.S. and Canada at youth levels and up through the minors is available but not required at the NHL level.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Bernie Sanders steps into leadership of the anti-Trump resistance
At 83 years old, Bernie Sanders has emerged as an unlikely leader of the Democratic resistance to Donald TrumpABC News - Mar. 10 -
Speediance Gym Monster 2 Review: All-in-One Workout Machine
This compact resistance machine lets you lift weights and get in your cardio, and it has thoughtful safety features.Wired - 4d
