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Americans are more at risk from the deadly effects of heat than ever before, a new study found. Researchers from the Journal of the American Medical Association say there were 21,518 deaths from 1999-2023 where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, a possible underestimation, they say. In total, heat-related
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Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering after weeklong hospitalization for West Nile virus – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Anthony Fauci is recovering at home after spending nearly a week in the hospital with West Nile virus. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke with him over the weekend and shares how he is
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COVID cases rise as new boosters are on the way – CBS News Watch CBS News COVID cases are growing or likely growing in 27 states, according to the CDC. This week, newly approved boosters from Moderna and Pfizer will be made available. Jeff Nguyen reports. View CBS News In Be the first to know
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Ex-FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb says “timing is about right” for new COVID booster rollout – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that despite the summer surge of COVID, the “timing is about right” for the rollout of the new COVID booster and
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Ex-FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says U.S. “not at risk right now” for new mpox variant – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a former FDA commissioner and Pfizer board member, tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that Americans are “not at risk right now” for the new mpox variant seen in
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Residents in Massachusetts towns urged to stay inside over mosquito-borne virus – CBS News Watch CBS News The risk of a dangerous virus spread by mosquitoes has four towns in Massachusetts urging residents to stay indoors after dark until at least October. According to a local report, the town says it doesn’t have the funds
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New pill shows promise in easing menopause hot flashes without hormones – CBS News Watch CBS News A new experimental pill may relieve hot flashes, a common menopause symptom experienced by over 75% of women. Unlike other treatments, this pill does not use hormones. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the potential impact
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The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday it has greenlighted updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna for the 2024 fall season. The decision clears the way for distribution to begin for the latest version of the shots earlier this year than last year. Moderna and Pfizer’s shots were revised this year to target the
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Texas officials are investigating after a nine-month-old baby was found dead inside a hot car. The Beeville Police Department said on social media that it appears the child’s grandmother left the baby in the rear seat of the car, in a carseat, at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The grandmother then allegedly returned to find the
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Philadelphia doctor has come full circle after being treated at a rehabilitation hospital. She now works there. As we uncover the heart behind the headline, there’s also a link to the Paralympics which are coming up. This doctor, who has overcome a devastating injury, wants people to know that with determination
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