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Two Uteruses, Two Babies: One Woman's Story

The chances of a woman having two uteruses are rare, but the odds of becoming pregnant at the same time in each uterus are even more rare. But one Alabama woman

Cancer Is More Lethal For Black and Hispanic Children: Report

While childhood cancer is no longer terminal for many, death rates remain higher in Black and Hispanic children, a new government report reveals. and kept dropp

FDA Approves First At-Home Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea

The first home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea will soon hit the market, following its approval Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. People will

Measles Cases Surge Worldwide, Killing 136,000 Last Year

Measles deaths are surging worldwide, prompted by a wave of infections among unvaccinated children, public health experts say. Deaths from measles increased by

CDC to Release Infants' RSV Shots to Help Ease Shortage

To address a continuing nationwide shortage, more than 77,000 doses of RSV shots for infants were released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and

First OTC Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Approved by the FDA

On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted marketing authorization to LetsGetChecked for the Simple 2 Test, the first home test for chlamydia a

Prevalence of COPD Stable Overall From 2011 to 2021

From 2011 to 2021, there was no change in the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overall, but increases were seen among adults aged 75 y

1999 to 2018 Saw Rise in Rates of Breastfeeding Initiation

From 1999 to 2018, there was an increase in the prevalence of breastfeeding initiation and breastfeeding duration at 12 months, according to a research letter p

Measles Vaccination Has Averted 57 Million Deaths Since 2000

Since 2000, measles vaccination has averted an estimated 57 million deaths worldwide, but vaccination coverage decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic and has no

CDC: Cancer Death Rates in Youth Continued to Decline Through 2021

Cancer death rates in youth ages 0 to 19 years continued to decline during 2001 to 2021, according to a November data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Di

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