Usa health news

Here are some recent health news stories from the United States:

Vaccination

• The US has seen a significant increase in measles cases in recent years, with over 1,200 reported cases in 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Source: CDC)
• The FDA has approved a new vaccine to prevent shingles, a common condition that affects millions of Americans each year. (Source: FDA)

COVID-19

• The US has seen a decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in recent weeks, according to the CDC. (Source: CDC)
• The FDA has authorized the use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 6 months old. (Source: FDA)

Mental Health

• A new study has found that the US has seen a significant increase in mental health issues among young adults, with over 50% of 18-25 year olds experiencing anxiety or depression. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
• The CDC has launched a new initiative to reduce the stigma around mental health and encourage people to seek help. (Source: CDC)

Cancer

• A new study has found that the US has seen a significant decline in cancer deaths over the past decade, with a 2.2% decline in cancer mortality rates between 2015 and 2019. (Source: American Cancer Society)
• The FDA has approved a new treatment for advanced breast cancer, which uses a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy. (Source: FDA)

Obesity

• A new study has found that the US has seen a significant increase in childhood obesity, with over 18% of children aged 2-19 years old considered obese. (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• The FDA has approved a new weight loss medication, which is designed to help people with obesity lose weight and improve their overall health. (Source: FDA)

Other Health News

• A new study has found that the US has seen a significant increase in cases of Lyme disease, with over 40,000 reported cases in 2020. (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• The FDA has approved a new treatment for peanut allergy, which uses a combination of oral immunotherapy and epinephrine auto-injectors. (Source: FDA)