12 h. ago US is on track to have the worst measles outbreak of this century, former Covid response coordinator warns

Hundreds of infections have been reported in West Texas as cases of the highly contagious virus continue to crop up nationwide

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16 h. ago BBC Death in Paradise fans 'confirm' return of character in spin

Death in Paradise fans have shared their theories for a potential reunion between two beloved characters in the Beyond Paradise spin-off, after the Commissioner's exit

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4 d. ago Texas measles outbreak spikes as experts warn US should take steps now to prevent an epidemic

There are now nearly 500 confirmed cases of highly contagious measles reported across the country

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5 d. ago Emmerdale spoilers reveal potential double exit and tragic death in upcoming episodes

Emmerdale spoilers have revealed that there is a tragic death set to hit the Dales next week, while a fan favourite could also be set to leave the village in a 'worrying' twist

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6 d. ago Kansas measles cases double to 23 and new Ohio outbreak sickens 10

A measles outbreak in Kansas more than doubled Wednesday to 23 cases, and an outbreak in Ohio grew to 10

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7 d. ago ‘Leave Measles Out of Spring Break’: California coast city releases PSA to try and slow virus spread

Fears of continued spread of the virus come as the West Texas outbreak grows

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1 week ago Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

Measles cases in West Texas are still rising two months after the outbreak began

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1 week ago Dog attack bar worker may have died from heart condition, inquest told

Grace Gardner, 21, had three separate potential causes of death, a forensic pathologist said at Worcestershire Coroner’s Court.

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1 week ago Gene Hackman's huge mistake before his shock death as major battle over his $80 MILLION estate looms

Gene Hackman's shocking death death last month has opened up the potential for a major battle to control his $80 million fortune.

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2 w. ago Experts warn measles infections can linger for years as outbreak continues to spread across the nation

The highly contagious measles virus has already sickened patients in 16 states and is linked to the deaths of two people

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2 w. ago Health experts are wondering if the measles outbreak is a lot larger than it seems

The highly contagious virus has been tied to the deaths of two unvaccinated people and the infections of hundreds in West Texas

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2 w. ago Moo point: RFK Jr praises beef tallow on Fox News show with burger and fries

Health secretary, under fire for his response to the measles outbreak, attacked seed oils in Sean Hannity interviewHealth Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr appeared with a cheeseburger and fries in a nationally televised interview on Fox News – a highly unusual move for a federal health official.The appearance, in which he endorsed the decision of burger chain Steak ‘N Shake to cook its fries in beef tallow, comes as the secretary has attacked seed oils and made claims about the measles vaccine that lack context. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago RFK Jr praises beef tallow on Fox News show with burger and fries

Health secretary, under fire for his response to the measles outbreak, attacked seed oils in Sean Hannity interviewRobert F Kennedy Jr, the health secretary, appeared with a cheeseburger and fries in a nationally televised interview on Fox News – a highly unusual move for a federal health official.The appearance, in which he endorsed the decision of the burger chain Steak ‘n Shake to cook its fries in beef tallow, comes as Kennedy has attacked seed oils and made claims about the measles vaccine that lack context. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Bad diets and cancer cure: All of the wild theories RFK Jr. has been spreading about the measles outbreak

The deadly measles outbreak has sickened hundreds in Texas and 11 other states

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3 w. ago National Institutes of Health to cancel grants designed to study vaccine hesitancy: report

Reported rollback comes as Trump administration faces scrutiny for its handling of a measles outbreak among the unvaccinated

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3 w. ago ‘Potential systemic failure’ may have contributed to soldier’s death, say family

Lance Corporal Joe Spencer, 24, was killed in November 2016 when his gun went off during a training course in Scotland.

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3 w. ago Texas cities run short of MMR vaccine as measles outbreak drives demand

Pharmacies are struggling with supplies as fatal outbreak expands and health secretary sows disinformationAs measles cases continue to grow in Texas and New Mexico, with a second death, an unvaccinated adult, reported on Thursday, some Texas cities are seeing shortages amid soaring demand for the highly effective vaccine and as the top US health official, Robert F Kennedy Jr, sows disinformation and mistrust about vaccines.Ann and Paul Clancy were picking up medications at their local Walgreens in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday and decided to ask the pharmacist about getting the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Doctors worry about spring break as measles cases spread: Not ‘dealing with business

Roughly 173 million Americans are expected to take to the skies in March and April this year

Economics

3 w. ago Unvaccinated New Mexico resident dies after testing positive for measles

This would be the second death from measles this year. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has faced criticism for his handling of the outbreak.

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3 w. ago Second potential death from measles outbreak after unvaccinated New Mexico resident dies

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has faced criticism for his handling of outbreak

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