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UK: 'Early Signs' that Monkeypox Outbreak May be Peaking
British health authorities said Friday the monkeypox outbreak across the country may be peaking and that the epidemic's growth rate has slowed.
A Virologist Answers Questions about Monkeypox Vaccinations
With the outbreak having bloomed to thousands of infections, the U.S. declared monkeypox a national public health emergency. Are vaccines effective? Who can get them? A virologist answers six questions.
Polio Fears Rise in New York amid Possible Community Spread
New York state health officials issued a more urgent call Thursday for unvaccinated children and adults to get inoculated against polio, citing new evidence of possible "community spread" of the dangerous virus.
Why is Insulin so Expensive and Difficult to Cap?
Reining in the soaring prices of insulin has thus far been elusive in Congress, although Democrats say they'll try again — as part of their economic package that focuses on health and climate.
US to Declare Health Emergency over Monkeypox Outbreak
The U.S. will declare a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans, two people familiar with the matter said Thursday.
Africa CDC Says Gay Sex 'Not Relevant' in Monkeypox There
Africa's public health agency says it doesn't know how many of the continent's reported monkeypox cases this year are in men who have sex with men, and it warned against "any stigmatization" that might delay case reporting and affect the outbreak response
Judge: West Virginia Medicaid Must Cover Transgender Care
West Virginia's Medicaid program must provide coverage for gender-confirming care for transgender residents, a federal judge ruled.
LA Gay Sex Clubs, Bathhouses Host Monkeypox Vaccination Clinics
As California declares State of Emergency over monkeypox outbreak, local health centers hope to get the vaccines to gay men at risk.
'Monkeypox is No Joke,' Says Adult Performer Silver Steele. Wouldn't Wish on 'Worst Enemy'
When adult actor Silver Steele discovered he had monkeypox, he chose to share his journey on social media to make others aware of his progress.
Number of Uninsured Americans Drops to Record Low
The number of people living in America without health insurance coverage hit an all-time low of 8 percent this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday.
Monkeypox: an Expert Explains What Gay And Bisexual Men Need To Know
Since early May, more than 23,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide. This is the largest ever global outbreak of the disease. Read what you need to know about it.
Biden Names FEMA, CDC Officials to Head Monkeypox Response
President Joe Biden is set to name top officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to serve as the White House coordinators to combat the growing monkeypox outbreak.
California Governor Declares Monkeypox State of Emergency
California's governor on Monday declared a state of emergency to speed efforts to combat the monkeypox outbreak, becoming the second state in three days to take the step.
Even Simple Exercise May Help Aging Brain, Study Hints
New research hints that even a simple exercise routine just might help older Americans with mild memory problems.
If Monkeypox Spreads Through Sexual Contact, is It an STD?
"Monkeypox is not a sexually transmitted infection. It is an infection that can be transmitted with sexual contact."
In Race for Monkeypox Vaccines, Experts See Repeat of COVID
Moves by rich countries to buy large quantities of monkeypox vaccine, while declining to share doses with Africa, could leave millions of people unprotected against a more dangerous version of the disease.
Banana Boat Recalls Scalp Sunscreen Spray for Cancer Risk
The maker of Banana Boat sunscreen is recalling a scalp spray because it contains trace amounts of benzene, a chemical which can cause cancer with repeated exposure.
San Francisco Declares Emergency over Monkeypox Spread
The mayor of San Francisco announced a state of emergency Thursday over the growing number of monkeypox cases, allowing officials to cut through red tape and fight a public health crisis reminiscent of the AIDS epidemic.
California Not Ready to Declare Emergency over Monkeypox
California officials are pressing for more vaccine and acting with "utmost urgency" to slow the spread of the monkeypox virus, but they have not decided whether to declare a statewide emergency.
Miami School Board Reverses itself, Approves Sex Ed Textbook
The board for Florida's largest school district rescinded a decision made last week that rejected new sex education textbooks for middle and high school students.