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Measles infections are on the rise, with more cases so far in 2024 than all of last year – CBS News Watch CBS News There have been more measles cases reported so far in 2024 than all of 2023, with more than 60 confirmed or suspected cases currently recorded. Chicago has 12 confirmed cases, including
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Online stores sprang up during the COVID-19 pandemic‘s telehealth boom touting testosterone as a cure-all for men’s age-related illnesses — despite FDA rules issued years ago restricting such “low testosterone” advertising. In ads on Google, Facebook and elsewhere, testosterone telemedicine websites may promise a quick fix for sluggishness and low libido in men. But evidence
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Chicago dealing with measles outbreak – CBS News Watch CBS News Chicago is the latest city to be hit with a measles outbreak. There are 12 confirmed cases so far, including 10 connected to the city’s largest migrant center. Sabrina Franza reports on the city’s efforts to stop the spread. View CBS News In Be
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The power of recovery at Atlanta hospital – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News follows a story of remarkable recovery at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, where one man’s journey after a severe brain and spinal injury shows what it means to overcome the impossible. View CBS News In Be the first to know
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The U.S. has now tallied at least 60 confirmed or suspected measles cases investigated so far this year by authorities in 17 states — more than the 58 cases reported nationwide in all of 2023. It comes as health officials are grappling with multiple major outbreaks of the highly contagious virus around the world. Now
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New blood test could revamp colon cancer detection – CBS News Watch CBS News A promising study found that a new blood test is able to detect 83% of colon cancer tumors, marking a potential breakthrough in the way we detect the disease. The study comes as colon cancer rates are rising in younger adults.
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Snacks such as Flamin’ Hot Cheetos may soon be banned in California schools. A bill proposed in the state assembly seeks remove foods from schools that contain artificial ingredients like red 40, blue 1 and titanium dioxide. Many child-focused foods like chips and cereals contain these ingredients. Cheetos varieties, including the popular and spicy Flamin’
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Best Buy is recalling more than 287,000 air fryers sold across the U.S. and in Canada following dozens of complaints of the products overheating, melting or glass shattering, as well as six reports of the products catching fire. The recall involves Insignia Chinese-made Air Fryers and Insignia Air Fryer Ovens sold at Best Buy stores
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How risk assessment led to early breast cancer discovery in actor Olivia Munn – CBS News Watch CBS News After actor Olivia Munn shared her breast cancer journey and the vital role of risk assessment in her diagnosis, experts weigh in on its significance for early detection and potentially lifesaving treatment. View CBS News In
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Health care providers struggle as cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary takes toll – CBS News Watch CBS News It’s being called the biggest cybersecurity attack on America’s health care system. UnitedHealth Group reports that “Change Healthcare,” a medical payment processor, is finally back online after hackers shut it down three weeks ago. The hack costed
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