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US CDC confirms first measles-related death of 2026, does not disclose state

US CDC confirms first measles-related death of 2026, does not disclose state

By Siddhi Mahatole Sept 23 (Reuters) - The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that there was one US measles-related death on its website on Wednesday, weeks after Pennsylvania health officials reported the first two of four measles-associated deaths in its state.
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What to know about measles in NC with Pennsylvania outbreak announced

What to know about measles in NC with Pennsylvania outbreak announced

With 25 new positive cases, almost 800 total measles cases have been confirmed in Pennsylvania this year. Here's what to know about the virus in NC.
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Michigan, much of the U.S. in COVID-19 surge

Michigan, much of the U.S. in COVID-19 surge

Michigan and dozens of other states are in the midst of a COVID-19 surge, according to a new map from the Pandemic Mitigation Collaboration.
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Why Trump's proposed diesel export ban could raise gas prices

Why Trump's proposed diesel export ban could raise gas prices

President Donald Trump is pushing for a diesel export ban as prices reach record highs, but some observers worry that could actually cause a price spike.
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Nasdaq sets record high, oil dips on improved crude flows

Nasdaq sets record high, oil dips on improved crude flows

By Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The tech-heavy Nasdaq hit a record closing high on Tuesday, while oil prices and Treasury yields dipped in choppy trading as crude flows through the Middle East improved.
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US judge dismisses Michigan climate lawsuit against oil companies

US judge dismisses Michigan climate lawsuit against oil companies

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - A US judge on Tuesday dismissed an antitrust lawsuit in which Michigan accused four major oil companies of colluding to forestall competition in renewable energy, including electric vehicles, a decision in line with prior rulings in similar cases.
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Representative Mary Gay Scanlon Votes Against Trump-Signed Sanctions on Russia and Iran

Representative Mary Gay Scanlon Votes Against Trump-Signed Sanctions on Russia and Iran

U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, was among four lawmakers from the state who voted against H.R. 5334, the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," which was signed into law by President Trump. This legislation authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions on Russia, while also extending existing sanctions on Iran. The bill passed the U.S. House by a vote of 262-159. While a majority of Pennsylvania lawmakers supported the bill, Representative Scanlon, along with U.S. Reps. Dwight Evans, Summer Lee, and Chris Deluzio, voted against it. Representative Deluzio stated his opposition was due to concerns about handing over more tariff authority to President Trump, whom he accused of corruptly and recklessly deploying tariffs in the past.
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When is flu season in Washington DC? Do I have flu symptoms?

When is flu season in Washington DC? Do I have flu symptoms?

Flu season is approaching in Washington DC. Here's when flu activity typically rises and the symptoms to watch for this fall.
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Are measles in Philadelphia? PPHD warns of 2 possible exposures

Are measles in Philadelphia? PPHD warns of 2 possible exposures

Two recent possible measles exposures in Philadelphia prompt more advice, vaccine information.
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Lubbock Public Health Director gets statewide award for vaccine advocacy

Lubbock Public Health Director gets statewide award for vaccine advocacy

Lubbock's public health director was honored for her leadership during the historic West Texas measles outbreak and her continuing work to protect communities from vaccine-preventable diseases.
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COVID-19 Infections Linked to Increased Odds of New Back Problems and Other Medical Diagnoses

COVID-19 Infections Linked to Increased Odds of New Back Problems and Other Medical Diagnoses

A new study conducted by the Public Health Agency of Canada and Statistics Canada has revealed a significant link between COVID-19 infections and an increased likelihood of developing new medical conditions, particularly back problems. Analyzing data from 8,809 adults between April 2022 and June 2023, researchers found that individuals who experienced two COVID-19 infections had 76% higher odds of receiving a new medical diagnosis. More specifically, repeat infections were associated with nearly four times the odds of new back problems and a five-fold increase in the chances of receiving a new respiratory diagnosis. Even those with a single infection saw a 63% higher chance of a new medical diagnosis. The study also indicated that individuals with symptoms lasting three months or longer had more than three times the odds of a new diagnosis. These findings emerge as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports an increase in COVID-19 cases and emergency medical care seeking across the U.S., ...
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Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leader

Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leader

President Donald Trump says that communism is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced