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Whooping cough (pertussis) infections continue to rise in the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating more than 17,600 cases as of Oct. 5.That’s more than a 340% increase over the 3,962 cases reported last October.Pre-pandemic, cases would typically exceed 10,000 per year, spiking to 18,600 in 2019.Post-pandemic, whooping cough diagnoses plummeted, with just 2,100 cases reported in 2021.WITH WHOOPING COUGH CASES ON THE RISE, DO YOU NEED A BOOSTER VACCINE?The 10 states with the highest number of cumulative (year to date) cases include Pennsylvania (2,209), New York (1,228), Illinois (1,153), California (1,123), Wisconsin (903), Washington (844), Ohio (814), Texas (676), Oregon (546), Arizona (491). Whooping cough (pertussis) infections continue to ris...

What parents need to know about COVID, flu vaccines What parents need to know about COVID, flu vaccines 02:45 The Food and Drug Administration is making it easier for people to simultaneously test themselves for COVID-19 and the flu at home. The agency this week authorized the Healgen Scientific's Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test for home use without a prescription. While other at-home combination tests that can detect both COVID-19 and influenza already ex...

MicroRNA discovery in worms leads to Nobel Prize in medicine - CBS News Watch CBS News Two scientists' groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

A faith leader and rabbi based in Plantation, Florida shared thoughts about the status and well-being of the Jewish people this week as Yom Kippur approaches — the holiest day of the year for Jews amid the High Holiday season and one offering "a profound sense of reflection and hope."Rabbi Pinchas Taylor said in comments to Fox News Digital, "Amid the pain and uncertainty, there is an opportunity for something beautiful to emerge — a deeper, more forged renewal. The story of Yom Kippur reminds us that from brokenness comes the possibility of a greater, stronger restoration."On Oct. 7, 2023, one year ago, "Israel faced a brutal and senseless assault that brought pain and heartache to countless families," he said. HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND HELPING OTHERS ARE VITAL PARTS OF FREE AND RESPONSIB...

Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. Please enter a valid email address. Having trouble? Click here. A drug used to prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant patients is being touted for potentially slowing down aging.The immune-suppressing medication rapamycin, also known as sirolimus, is being used off-label as a means of extending longevity."By targeting a key pathway (mTOR) in cells, this drug has been shown to extend lifespan in animals and could be beneficial to prevent age-related diseases in humans," Dr. Andrea ...

Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. Please enter a valid email address. Having trouble? Click here. While some cancers are driven by genetics, studies have shown that up to half of all cases are caused by behavioral risk factors — which means they’re preventable.Doctors recommend some common lifestyle changes to prevent cancer, such as not smoking, eating nutritious foods, wearing sun protection and limiting exposure to carcinogens — but each person’s means of reducing risk can look different.Researchers at Mass General B...

Longtime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres announced last week that she has been diagnosed with osteoporosis, as well as OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) and ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).During her final Netflix special "For Your Consideration," DeGeneres, 66, opened up about her triple diagnosis, noting that she took a bone density test recommended by her doctor and learned she had "full-on osteoporosis.""I don’t even know how I’m standing up right now. I’m like a human sandcastle. I could disintegrate in the shower," she told the audience.ELLEN DEGENERES REVEALS 3 HEALTH DIAGNOSES AFTER ‘EXCRUCIATING PAIN’: ‘I COULD DISINTEGRATE IN THE SHOWER’DeGeneres went on to admit that "it's hard to be honest about aging and seem cool."  Ellen DeGeneres joins "The Late Late S...

Experts are warning of a growing health care crisis in England, as millions of U.K. residents are waiting for medical attention.As of July 2024, 7.62 million patients were on the waiting list for care, with 6.39 million in need of specific medical treatment, according to the latest Referral to Treatment (RTT) data from the National Health Service (NHS), England’s publicly funded health care system.The average wait time for treatment is 14 weeks, but more than three million patients have been waiting for over 18 weeks — and it’s been more than a year for nearly 300,000 of them.FATHER CREATED A DRUG TO SAVE HIS SON FROM A RARE DISEASE, NOW OTHER FAMILIES ARE DESPERATE TO GET ITDr. Marc Siegel, senior medical analyst for Fox News and clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical C...

Join Fox News for access to this content You have reached your maximum number of articles. Log in or create an account FREE of charge to continue reading. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. Please enter a valid email address. Having trouble? Click here. A rare parasitic infection known as raccoon roundworm has been confirmed in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.Two people in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County have been diagnosed with the infection, Baylisascaris procyonis, which is caused by a parasitic worm from the raccoon’s intestines.When it infects humans, the parasite can affect the brain, spinal cord and ...

Health officials in Los Angeles County, California, on Wednesday warned of an "unprecedented" rise in dengue fever among residents who have not traveled out of the country.At least three cases of dengue have been reported in residents in the Baldwin Park neighborhood east of downtown Los Angeles after they were bitten by local mosquitoes, Los Angeles County public health officials said."This is an unprecedented cluster of locally acquired dengue for a region where dengue has not previously been transmitted by mosquitoes," said Barbara Ferrer, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.Dengue is typically acquired after traveling abroad to a country where dengue is commonly spread. The first locally acquired case in California was reported a year ago.CDC WARNS OF MOS...