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Here are some recent health and medical news stories:

Vaccines

• COVID-19 vaccine booster shots may be needed to maintain immunity, according to a new study published in The Lancet. (Source: The Lancet)
• The FDA has authorized a new COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in individuals 12 years of age and older. (Source: FDA)

Mental Health

• A new study suggests that mindfulness meditation can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in individuals with chronic pain. (Source: Journal of the American Medical Association)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new campaign to reduce stigma around mental health issues. (Source: WHO)

Diseases

• Researchers have identified a new strain of the flu virus that is resistant to antiviral medications. (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• A new study suggests that a common antibiotic may be effective in treating a type of bacterial pneumonia. (Source: New England Journal of Medicine)

Medical Breakthroughs

• Scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of a new type of gene therapy that could potentially cure sickle cell disease. (Source: National Institutes of Health)
• Researchers have developed a new device that can detect cancer biomarkers in a patient's blood with high accuracy. (Source: Science Translational Medicine)

Healthcare

• A new study suggests that telemedicine can improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. (Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine)
• The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced new rules to improve patient safety and reduce hospital-acquired infections. (Source: CMS)

Nutrition and Fitness

• A new study suggests that a plant-based diet may reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. (Source: Journal of the American Heart Association)
• Researchers have found that a new type of exercise, known as "high-intensity interval training," can improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology)

Other Health News

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 pandemic a global health emergency. (Source: WHO)
• A new study suggests that air pollution may increase the risk of dementia. (Source: Environmental Health Perspectives)
• Researchers have found that a common household chemical may be linked to an increased risk of cancer. (Source: Environmental Health Perspectives)

I hope you find these news stories interesting and informative!