As Biden battles COVID, some health issues of past US presidents were kept hidden from public

As President Biden, who is 79, recovers from a diagnosis of COVID-19, some Americans may wonder about other illnesses suffered by previous U.S. presidents. Here is a sampling.

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White House COVID Adviser addresses current Monkeypox threat level

White House COVID-19 Adviser Ashish Jha said the U.S. will wait and observe how the virus continues to spread before declaring a domestic state of emergency.

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WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency

The World Health Organization declared that the monkeypox outbreak now qualifies as a global health emergency. The virus has spread to 75 countries and territories.

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Polio live oral vaccine: Here's why the US stopped using it years ago

An unvaccinated resident of Rockland County, N.Y., exposed to a person who received an oral polio vaccine has contracted polio, health officials said; here's what to know about the vaccines.

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COVID health question: Should older Americans receive booster shots?

President Biden has tested positive for COVID at age 79. Here's what all older American should know about receiving a second booster shot, with expert input and original comments.

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New York county official urges residents to get vaccinated after first case of polio in years

After the first case of polio in nearly a decade was confirmed a New York county, health officials are urging residents to get up-to-date vaccinations.

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Australia sees surge in COVID deaths with Omicron outbreak

Australia saw record COVID deaths on Thursday in the wake of an outbreak of Omicron variants BA.4 and 5. These variants are adept at evading immunities.

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New York county confirms case of polio

The New York Department of Health alerted the public to a case of polio confirmed in a Rockland County resident – the first in the United States in nearly a decade.

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Hypertension, the silent killer: What is it?

Following the recent death of YouTuber Kevin Samuels, who reportedly passed away due to hypertension, here is an explainer about hypertension, also known as the silent killer — and what causes it.

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What to do if you get an allergic reaction: symptoms, causes, and prevention

Allergic reactions can have severe and sometimes lasting damage on individuals prone to symptoms from ordinary, everyday foods or drugs.

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As new suicide hotline number launches, mental health advocates are hopeful

A new 988 hotline launched July 16; people can call it amid a mental health crisis. Some who lost loved ones to suicide wonder if things would have been different if this 988 hotline had existed.

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North Korea claims near victory over COVID, WHO casts doubts on claim

North Korea's news agency claims that the vast majority of COVID patients in the country have recovered, even as other Asian countries are battling a wave of Omicron cases.

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Here are the health risks of extreme heat

Extreme heat this summer can be dangerous and even life-threatening. Here is what you need to know to stay safe and healthy during a heatwave.

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Financially strained sexual health clinics are on the frontline to respond to monkeypox

Sexual health clinics are well situated to identify and treat cases of monkeypox, which is largely affecting men who have sex with men. But resources at these clinics are stretched.

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Men's skin cancer deaths are higher than women's: New analysis

Men have a higher skin cancer diagnosis and death rate compared to women, according to an analysis published by Cancer Research UK. Here's how you can stay safe.

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White House Covid doc warns of reinfections, discusses new vaccines

An omicron subvariant identified as BA.5 has taken over as the dominant strain of the virus in America, responsible for over 53% of cases nationwide as of July.

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US monkeypox cases jump as testing increases

Cases of the monkeypox virus in the U.S. have surpassed 1,800 this weekend, as testing and vaccinations ramp up. New York now reports 489 cases of the virus.

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New US suicide prevention hotline 988 launched

The new Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has launched, transitioning from 10 digits to the shorter 988 on Saturday. The hotline also links to the Veteran Crisis Line.

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Amid fentanyl epidemic, more states legalize drug test strips

Decriminalizing fentanyl test strips is a controversial topic. Ohio's legislature is now considering decriminalizing the strips with a bill introduced in the state House in 2021.

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Children are missing routine vaccinations thanks to COVID, UN says

The COVID pandemic contributed to 25 million children around the world missing their routine vaccinations in 2021, according to UNICEF and WHO.

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