RFK Jr. Ousts Entire CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee
On Monday, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed every member of a scientific advisory committee on how to use vaccines.
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WHO Declares mpox Outbreaks in Africa a Global Health Emergency as a New Form of the Virus Spreads
The World Health Organization declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency on Wednesday, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries.
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North Carolina GOP Lawmakers Agree to Add a Health Exemption to a Bill That Limits Masking
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina struck a compromise on a bill that now maintains a health exemption for masking in public while preventing the use of masks during criminal activity.
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Policy, Language and Tech: UNC’s Angel Hsu Discusses Combating Climate Change
Angel Hsu is an associate professor in UNC’s environmental ecology program. She recently spoke...
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WHO Downgrades COVID Pandemic, Says It’s No Longer Emergency
Written by MARIA CHENG and JAMEY KEATEN The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no...
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As NC Waits for Medicaid Expansion, Federal Provision Could Leave Some in Coverage Gap
North Carolina lawmakers came to an agreement to expand the state’s Medicaid services. But a recent change may leave some in a healthcare gap.
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Loneliness Poses Risks as Deadly as Smoking, Surgeon General Warns
Written by AMANDA SEITZ Widespread loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking...
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N. Carolina Violence Prevention Office Announced by Governor
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday his...
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Duke Health Experts Share Knowledge, Bust Stigmas Around Monkeypox
With the United States declaring monkeypox as the latest national public health emergency, Duke...
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US Declares Public Health Emergency Over Monkeypox Outbreak
Written by ZEKE MILLER, MIKE STOBBE and MICHAEL BALSAMO The federal government declared a public...
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