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Palestinian health officials say first case of polio confirmed in Gaza, in a 10-month-old child

by Associated Press August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

The Palestinian health ministry says it has recorded the first case of polio in an unvaccinated 10-month old-child in the Gaza city of Deir al-Balah

by Associated Press August 16, 2024August 17, 2024

COVID-19-related hospitalizations are rising, but they remain below the levels seen in winter – and far below the peaks seen earlier in the pandemic.

by MARIA CHENG Associated Press August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

Here’s a look at mpox and how likely it is to spread further.

Amid an increase in calls for more use of court-ordered outpatient treatment plans, the statute is relatively narrow as to who it can be applied to.

The rate of new acute cases, though highest in the nation, has decreased every year since peaking in 2020.

by MARIA CHENG Associated Press August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

So far, there have been more than 14,000 cases, and 524 people have died. More than 96% of cases and deaths are in Congo.

Particle pollution is classified as ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ in northern Maine and ‘moderate’ for the rest of the state.

by WILL WEISSERT and CARLA K. JOHNSON Associated Press August 13, 2024August 14, 2024

In 2022, he set a goal to cut U.S. cancer fatalities by 50% over the next 25 years.

by DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

The state will join at least a half-dozen others that are voting on abortion rights during the presidential election.

by Adrienne Washington The Maine Monitor August 11, 2024September 9, 2024

Ambulance boats, which are common in countries like Norway, would function as floating mini hospitals.