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Study Links Healthy Diets to Unexpected Lung Cancer Risk in Young Non-Smokers
A surprising new study suggests that eating very healthy diets packed with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains might be linked to higher rates of early-onset lung cancer in younger non-smokers. The counterintuitive finding has prompted researchers to investigate potential environmental factors that could explain this association.
San Francisco Reports First Measles Case Since 2019 in Unvaccinated Infant
San Francisco health officials confirmed the city's first measles case in seven years, involving an unvaccinated infant under 12 months old who was exposed while traveling internationally. The case highlights ongoing concerns about measles outbreaks across California and the importance of vaccination for international travel.
↗ Linked storyRotavirus Cases Surge Across the US as CDC Warns of High Infection Levels
Health officials are warning that rotavirus, a highly contagious virus causing severe vomiting and diarrhea, has reached its highest levels in years across the United States. The potentially life-threatening illness is particularly dangerous for infants and young children, leading to hospitalizations and emergency room visits.
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