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Reports of patients with the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have accelerated in recent years.
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Doctors scored highest in the survey, with more than half of respondents saying they trust physicians "a great deal."
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CDC warns drug-resistant stomach bug a "serious public health threat"
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Nearly a third of teen girls have seriously considered suicide, CDC survey shows
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CDC tells consumers to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears
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Kindergarten routine vaccination rates fell for second straight year, CDC warns
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
New variant XBB.1.5 now more than a quarter of U.S. cases
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CDC urges Americans to "reconsider" travel to China over COVID surge, will require tests
The CDC cited concerns over the COVID-19 surge in China and "the lack of adequate and transparent" data from the country's health authorities.
CDC: Flu brought nearly twice as many people to the hospital last week as the week before
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Health agencies renaming monkeypox to help fight stigma
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
Children's health leaders call for emergency response as respiratory viruses continue to spread across the US
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Pfizer booster spurs immune response to new omicron subtypes
Pfizer said that its updated COVID-19 booster may offer some protection against newly emerging omicron mutants even though it's not an exact match.
Drink this type of milk to keep you and the planet healthy
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US lung cancer survival rate rises 21%, report says, but much work remains
The five-year lung cancer survival rate has increased 21%, from 21% in 2014 to 25% in 2018, making what experts call "remarkable progress" -- but it is still the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
Moderna says updated booster generated 'significantly higher' neutralizing antibodies against BA.4/BA.5 subvariants
Moderna said on Monday its updated Covid-19 booster generated "significantly higher" neutralizing antibodies against the Omicron BA.4/BA.5 subvariants than its earlier shot.
Many patients with weak immune systems don't realize their Covid-19 medicine isn't as effective as it used to be
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Alcohol death toll is growing, U.S. government reports say
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FDA To Authorize Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For Adolescents
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is preparing to authorize Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE's COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents aged between 12 and 15 years by early next week.
CDC: 12 Sickened In New E. Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked To Romaine Lettuce
Twelve individuals have been reported sick and five hospitalized in the latest outbreak of E. coli infections potentially linked to romaine lettuce, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Tuesday.
Family, Friends Source Vaping Supplies Causing Hospitalizations
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Michigan Awarded $1.65M Hereditary Cancer Grant By CDC
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Lifecourse Epidemiology and Genomics Division has received a $1.65 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The funds will be used to increase screening for family cancer history, and the use of genetic counseling and testing for hereditary cancer syndromes over the next three years.
CDC: Humans Can Get Tuberculosis From Deer
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Doctors Say The Time For Flu Shots Is Now
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Officials: Mich.'s Vaccination Rates Are Dropping
Doctors and public health officials are warning that immunization rates have dropped in Michigan and are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
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UAW holds first day of 2023 special bargaining convention
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Ford's Tenn. plant could make 500K electric pickups per year
A new Ford assembly plant being built in western Tennessee will be able to build up to 500,000 electric pickup trucks per year at full production, the company said Friday.
GM to stop making the Camaro but a successor may be in works
General Motors, which sells the brawny muscle car, said Wednesday it will stop making the current generation early next year.
Cruise wants to test self-driving vehicles across California
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.
Ford Woodhaven Stamping Plant honors Rosie the Riveter
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Motown singer Martha Reeves raising $55K for Hollywood Hall of Fame star
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Cedar Point announces new attractions for 2023 season
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Detroit dancer dancing onto big stages
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9 service members dead after Army Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky
The aircraft were practicing a "multi-ship formation" using night vision goggles when they crashed, officials said.
Flag football moves one step closer to becoming an Olympic sport
For years, the NFL has been pushing for flag football, which is played as a five-on-five non-contact sport, to be included as an Olympic event in order to grow interest in the game worldwide.
Fiona, Ian being retired as hurricane names after deadly storms
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Most bosses say they spy on remote workers — even with live video
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FDA sketches out plan to bolster fragile US infant formula supply management
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New baseball rules mean "less dead time, more action"
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WR Marvin Jones Jr. returning to Detroit, reportedly signing one-year $3 million deal
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Michigan's Parris wins Hodge Trophy as top college wrestler
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Detroit Historical Museum celebrates 100 years
Rebecca Salminen Witt of the Detroit Historical Museum joined CBS News Detroit on Thursday to share how the museum is celebrating 100 years.