Breaking health news

Here are some recent breaking health news stories:

COVID-19 Updates

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused over 6 million deaths worldwide. (Source: WHO)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases in several states, including Florida, Texas, and California. (Source: CDC)
• A new study has found that COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing hospitalization and death from the virus. (Source: The Lancet)

New Medical Breakthroughs

• Scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of a new cancer treatment that uses genetically modified viruses to target and destroy cancer cells. (Source: Nature Medicine)
• Researchers have discovered a new gene that is associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. (Source: Science)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic can be used to treat a rare and deadly fungal infection that has been resistant to treatment. (Source: The New England Journal of Medicine)

Public Health Concerns

• The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about the use of e-cigarettes, citing a link to severe lung injuries and deaths. (Source: FDA)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned about the dangers of antimicrobial resistance, which is becoming increasingly common and threatening global health. (Source: WHO)
• A new study has found that air pollution is linked to an increased risk of dementia and cognitive decline. (Source: The Lancet)

Healthcare Policy and Reform

• The US Senate has passed a bill aimed at reducing prescription drug prices and increasing access to healthcare for low-income Americans. (Source: The Hill)
• The Trump administration has announced plans to roll back the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. (Source: The New York Times)
• A new study has found that Medicaid expansion has led to significant improvements in health outcomes and access to care for low-income Americans. (Source: Health Affairs)

These are just a few examples of breaking health news stories.