National Updates Life Expectancy Plateau Concerns While U.S. life expectancy rose to 78.4 years in 2023, researchers warn progress may stall, with projections showing average lifespan unlikely to ever reach
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National Updates CDC Warns of Early Flu Activity The flu season is starting earlier than expected, with clusters already appearing in the Southeast. CDC urges vaccination for seniors, children, and
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National Updates FDA Expands Moderna’s Updated COVID Booster Rollout Moderna’s new LP.8.1-targeting booster is now available nationwide for adults 65+ and those with high-risk conditions. CDC urges eligible groups to
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National Updates CDC Reports Early Flu Activity Ahead of Season The CDC notes flu cases appearing earlier than expected, with clusters detected in the Southeast. Officials urge high-risk groups—seniors, pregnant
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National Updates Fall Temperatures Soaring Across the U.S. A new analysis shows that 98% of surveyed U.S. cities are experiencing significant fall warming since 1970. Cities like El Paso (TX),
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National Updates 5-Year Cancer Survival Reaches 69% The 5-year relative survival rate for all cancer types combined has risen to 69% (2014–2020), up from about 49% in the mid-1970s. This
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National Updates FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 BoostersThe FDA has authorized Moderna’s updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the LP.8.1 variant for fall 2025. Eligibility is limited to adults 65+ and those with
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National Updates U.S. Life Expectancy Rises to 78.4 Years CDC reports life expectancy climbed to 78.4 years in 2023, up from 77.5 in 2022, largely due to declines in COVID-19,
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National Updates First U.S. Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm A Maryland traveler returning from El Salvador has been diagnosed with New World screwworm—the first U.S. case in years. USDA is
