The move aims to fast-track potential treatments and vaccines, which under the declaration would no longer have to go through the usual federal reviews.
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Polio virus found in New York wastewater, but no new cases
The young adult had a strain of the virus that has since been genetically linked to samples found in London and the Jerusalem area.
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Even simple exercise may help aging brain, study hints
Stretching and balancing moves can be as beneficial as an aerobic workout.
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Under fire, U.S. officials say monkeypox can still be stopped
Top U.S. health officials say the country’s monkeypox outbreak can still be stopped despite rising case numbers and limited vaccine supplies
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Study casts more doubt on benefit of high-dose vitamin D pills
Taking high doses of vitamin D doesn’t reduce the risk of broken bones in generally healthy older Americans, researchers report.
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U.S. signs off on 800,000 more doses of monkeypox vaccine
The announcement comes amid growing criticism that authorities have been too slow in deploying the vaccine.
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Owners of Augusta recovery-focused reentry homes to open location in Lewiston
The 18-bed home, A Hand Up, will open on Aug. 1 and will serve individuals with substance use disorders who are transitioning out of incarceration.
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Maine reports one COVID-19 death, 139 hospitalized statewide
Nineteen of the patients were in critical care Saturday, continuing a trend seen in Maine of fewer virus patients with severe illness.
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U.N. health agency chief declares monkeypox a global emergency
The chief of the World Health Organization says the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an ‘extraordinary’ situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.
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Monkeypox virus could become entrenched – or contained – in U.S.
No one’s really sure what path the disease will take, and some say testing and vaccines can still stop the outbreak from taking root.