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HEALTH February 28, 2024

Florida schools see measles cases grow, urge vaccination for 'public health threat'

A 10th case of measles has been reported in Florida, with many of them at one elementary school in Broward County. Health officials are sounding the alarm on vaccinations.

HEALTH February 27, 2024

Long COVID impacts 10% of pregnant women, study finds: ‘Take precautions’

A new study explores the prevalence of long COVID among pregnant women, finding that one in 10 experience prolonged symptoms from the virus.

Health February 26, 2024

Cases of norovirus or stomach flu climb steadily across US: 'This is the season for it'

Cases of norovirus, also known as the stomach flu or food poisoning, are on the rise. Dr. Marc Siegel joined "Fox & Friends" to discuss virus spread and prevention.

HEALTH February 25, 2024

COVID vaccine's impacts, plus IVF shutdowns, vaccine risks and more key health stories

In case you missed them, here is a roundup of some top health stories and developments that Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital covered over the past week — including updates on COVID impacts and more.

HEALTH February 23, 2024

Amid Florida measles outbreak, surgeon general lets parents decide whether to send unvaccinated kids to school

Amid measles outbreaks in various parts of the U.S., the Florida surgeon general has issued some guidance to parents regarding kids’ school attendance. Doctors offered reactions.

HEALTH February 19, 2024

Largest-ever COVID vaccine study links shot to small increase in heart and brain conditions

A new study published in the journal Vaccine found that the COVID vaccine was linked to a slight increase in neurological, blood and heart-related medical conditions. Experts weighed in.

HEALTH February 15, 2024

Should the CDC drop its 5-day COVID isolation guidelines? Doctors weigh in

Amid reports that the CDC may be considering a change to its COVID isolation guidelines, doctors are sharing their recommendations for when it's OK for people who test positive to end quarantine.

HEALTH February 14, 2024

What is Alaskapox? First fatality reported from animal-borne virus, likely contracted from stray cat

The first fatality from Alaskapox, a type of orthopoxvirus, has been reported on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. Here's what public health officials want people to know about the virus.

Health February 13, 2024

California schools now allow kids to attend with cough and cold symptoms, health department says

California has relaxed its restrictions on when kids can attend school with symptoms of illness, as outlined on the state health department’s website. Doctors weigh in on the updated guidelines.

Navy February 7, 2024

Party glow sticks to be tested by US Navy to detect biothreats: 'Highly sensitive'

University of Houston researchers Drs. Binh Vu, Richard Willson and Katerina Kourentzi told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital how their new technology uses glow sticks to test for biothreats.

HEALTH January 30, 2024

Ohio nurse and mom beats cervical cancer as expert shares warning signs you should never ignore

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke to Bridgette Rillo, a nurse and mother in Ohio, about her personal story of overcoming HPV and cervical cancer. Doctors weighed in with prevention tips.