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Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, made her first public appearance since finishing chemotherapy. (CNN)
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criticized the U.S. travel advisory to Rwanda, saying the Marburg outbreak there is under control. (AP)
Better use of vaccines could reduce antibiotic use by 2.5 billion doses each year, according to a World Health Organization report.
Ethel Kennedy, the wife of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, died at age 96 following stroke complications. (AP)
A KFF survey found that only about a fourth of U.S. companies cover in vitro fertilization. (NPR)
The U.S. approved temporary imports of certain IV fluids as hospitals grapple with shortages tied to Hurricane Helene. Fortunately, one large manufacturer said its Florida factory was spared by Hurricane Milton. (The Hill, AP)
Dealing with the back-to-back storms has taken a toll on Florida residents’ mental health. (NBC News)
A cluster of antiviral-resistant mpox cases was identified in five states, CDC researchers reported in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
Meanwhile, condomless receptive anal sex with a person with mpox increased the risk of infection fivefold. (MMWR)
Got government COVID tests? Their expiration dates may be sooner than you think. (CBS News)
The CDC is investigating a possible link between polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and cancer cases at North Carolina State University. (WRAL)
Can cancer in a patient’s breast be anything but breast cancer? In this rare case, it was alveolar soft part sarcoma. (People)
A fourth person in California was infected with bird flu. (USA Today)
The family of Amber Thurman, a Georgia woman who died a preventable death following medication abortion, is blaming the hospital for her death and preparing a lawsuit. (Fox News)
Microsoft unveiled several new healthcare AI tools. (The Hill)
Internal documents from TikTok show company officials acknowledging how addictive the app can be for teenagers, according to an NPR investigation.
Two elementary school teachers in Texas were suspended after allegedly giving out melatonin patches — or “sleepy stickers” — to make kids fall asleep in class. (ABC 7)
Three-fourths of U.S. students say they have experienced one or more adverse childhood events and nearly a fifth have experienced four or more, according to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. (MMWR)
In 2023, an estimated 15.5 million U.S. adults had attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). (MMWR)
Bill Nye the Science Guy is raising awareness on ataxia. (STAT)
The trend of storing laundry pods in clear, decorative containers may pose a danger to young kids. (ABC 7)
Meanwhile, Fisher-Price announced a recall of its Snuga Swings due to the potential for infant suffocation. (NPR)
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