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CDC vaccine panel poised to recommend changing hepatitis B birth-dose
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting took an unexpected turn as the panel postponed voting on overturning a 30-year-old recommendation regarding hepatitis B vaccination for newborns. The decision…
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Federal milk testing program to track H5N1 flu outbreak in cows
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been spreading rapidly through California dairy herds, prompting the U.S. Department of Agriculture to…
Suicide rate is low during the holidays, but the holiday-suicide myth persists
The myth that suicides peak during the holiday season is a persistent misconception that continues to be propagated by the…
Sending Text Messages With Your Brain
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we explore a variety of cutting-edge technologies and scientific breakthroughs. From brain-computer interfaces…
United Healthcare CEO shooting updates
I recently watched the "Wicked" movie and it has been on my mind ever since. Every word I type seems…
Cleaning surfaces every two hours cuts norovirus infections by 83% in airports, study shows
Airports are high-traffic areas where the risk of norovirus transmission is heightened due to the large number of public surfaces…
UnitedHealthcare Denies More Claims Than Other Insurers, Angering Patients
Flags are flying at half-mast outside the United Healthcare corporate headquarters in the wake of a tragic incident. United Healthcare…
High deductible health plans dropping out of favor, CDC report says
High deductibles have never been popular for people who require a lot of care, and now those types of plans…
US life expectancy gains expected to stall by 2050 as health progress fails to keep pace with other countries
The United States is facing a concerning decline in health progress compared to other countries around the world, according to…