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Deidre McPhillips

Deidre McPhillips

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Health|Political|US

Abortion bans in US led to more births and infant deaths, especially among vulnerable groups

Abortion bans in US led to more births and infant deaths, especially among vulnerable groups

Abortion bans in US led to more births and infant deaths, especially among vulnerable groups
Crime|Health|Political|US

Fentanyl in the US: A visual guide

Fentanyl in the US: A visual guide

Fentanyl in the US: A visual guide
Health|Science|US

Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate

Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate

Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate
Health|Political|Science

Epidemiologist reacts to removal of certain health data, information from CDC website

Several US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention websites and datasets related to HIV, LGBTQ people, youth health behaviors and more have been removed after the agency was directed to comply with executive orders from President Donald Trump. Epidemiologist Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo explains the consequences.

Epidemiologist reacts to removal of certain health data, information from CDC website
Health|Political|Science|US

US health websites, datasets taken down as agencies comply with Trump executive orders

US health websites, datasets taken down as agencies comply with Trump executive orders

US health websites, datasets taken down as agencies comply with Trump executive orders
Health|Science

FDA approves Ozempic to reduce risks from chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients

FDA approves Ozempic to reduce risks from chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients

FDA approves Ozempic to reduce risks from chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients
Health|Political|US

Ahead of RFK Jr. confirmation hearings, poll shows nation divided on public health

Ahead of RFK Jr. confirmation hearings, poll shows nation divided on public health

Ahead of RFK Jr. confirmation hearings, poll shows nation divided on public health
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science|US

Is drinking alcohol bad for your health? New dietary guidelines will weigh risks and benefits

Is drinking alcohol bad for your health? New dietary guidelines will weigh risks and benefits

Is drinking alcohol bad for your health? New dietary guidelines will weigh risks and benefits
Crime|Health|Political|US

An abortion clinic moved to a ‘safe haven’ state. It didn’t get a warm welcome

An abortion clinic moved to a ‘safe haven’ state. It didn’t get a warm welcome

An abortion clinic moved to a ‘safe haven’ state. It didn’t get a warm welcome
Business|Health|Science|Technology|US

HHS invests nearly $600 million in Moderna’s bird flu vaccine development

HHS invests nearly $600 million in Moderna’s bird flu vaccine development

HHS invests nearly $600 million in Moderna’s bird flu vaccine development
Health|News|US

Tracking measles cases in the United States

Tracking measles cases in the United States

Tracking measles cases in the United States
Health|News|Science

Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of rare form of blindness

Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of rare form of blindness

Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of rare form of blindness
Health|Science

Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications linked to lower risk of some cancers, study finds

Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications linked to lower risk of some cancers, study finds

Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications linked to lower risk of some cancers, study finds
Health

Mounjaro leads to significantly more weight loss than Ozempic, study suggests

Mounjaro leads to significantly more weight loss than Ozempic, study suggests

Mounjaro leads to significantly more weight loss than Ozempic, study suggests
Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Nearly half of adult cancer deaths in the US could be prevented by making lifestyle changes, study finds

Nearly half of adult cancer deaths in the US could be prevented by making lifestyle changes, study finds

Nearly half of adult cancer deaths in the US could be prevented by making lifestyle changes, study finds
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Teens feel less emotional support than their parents think they do, new report shows

Teens feel less emotional support than their parents think they do, new report shows

Teens feel less emotional support than their parents think they do, new report shows
Health|US

These are the states that rank highest and lowest for women’s health in new report

These are the states that rank highest and lowest for women’s health in new report

These are the states that rank highest and lowest for women’s health in new report
Health|News

Shortage of blood culture vials could impact patient care, CDC and FDA warn

Shortage of blood culture vials could impact patient care, CDC and FDA warn

Shortage of blood culture vials could impact patient care, CDC and FDA warn
Health|News|US

US infant mortality increased in 2022 for the first time in decades, CDC report shows

US infant mortality increased in 2022 for the first time in decades, CDC report shows

US infant mortality increased in 2022 for the first time in decades, CDC report shows
Health|News|Science

Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications show promise for curbing smoking, study suggests

Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications show promise for curbing smoking, study suggests

Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications show promise for curbing smoking, study suggests
Health|News|Opinion|US

Self-managed abortions have become more common in the US post-Dobbs, study shows

Self-managed abortions have become more common in the US post-Dobbs, study shows

Self-managed abortions have become more common in the US post-Dobbs, study shows
Health|News|US

Monthly abortions continue to trend up in the US in 2024, new report shows

Monthly abortions continue to trend up in the US in 2024, new report shows

Monthly abortions continue to trend up in the US in 2024, new report shows
Economy|Health|News|US

Rate of stroke deaths among middle-age US adults hit two-decade high during Covid pandemic, report shows

Rate of stroke deaths among middle-age US adults hit two-decade high during Covid pandemic, report shows

Rate of stroke deaths among middle-age US adults hit two-decade high during Covid pandemic, report shows
Health|News|US

US death rate dropped 6% in 2023, with Covid-19 falling to 10th leading cause of death, CDC says

US death rate dropped 6% in 2023, with Covid-19 falling to 10th leading cause of death, CDC says

US death rate dropped 6% in 2023, with Covid-19 falling to 10th leading cause of death, CDC says

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