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A nurse fills a syringe with a vaccine before administering an injection at a kids clinic in Kiev

World May 18

Mozambique declares polio outbreak after identifying first wild case in 30 years

By Associated Press

World Mar 30

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News Wrap: U.S. scraps Trump-era human rights policies that sideline abortion, LGBT rights

In our news wrap Tuesday, the U.S. State Department scrapped Trump-era human rights policies that promoted conservative causes like religious freedom and property rights, but sidelined abortion and LGBTQ rights. President Joe Biden announced new initiatives to address recent anti-Asian…

Health Nov 07

How a mysterious ailment ended Eleanor Roosevelt’s life

None of her doctors knew what was causing her rare blood disorder. And given this was more than 50 years ago, the treatment options were rather limited.

By Dr. Howard Markel

World Apr 02

Watch 3:27
News Wrap: Iran denies it is planning to attack U.S. targets in Iraq

In our news wrap Thursday, Iran dismissed President Trump’s claim it is planning an attack on U.S. targets in Iraq. On Twitter, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif wrote “Iran starts no wars, but teaches lessons to those who do.” Also, a…

World Nov 25

A girl gets her finger marked, after she is administered polio vaccine drops, at a civil dispensary in Peshawar, Pakistan July 11, 2019. Picture taken July 11, 2019. REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz
Report raises concern about rare polio cases caused by oral vaccine

In a report late last week, the World Health Organization and partners noted nine new polio cases caused by the vaccine in Nigeria, Congo, Central African Republic and Angola.

By Associated Press

Oct 09

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Paralyzed by polio, this triathlete still crosses the finish line

When Minda Dentler was a baby she contracted polio, which paralyzed her legs. Adopted by an American family, she grew up watching other kids run and jump. It wasn't until business school that she finally felt the wind through her…

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Sep 20

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News Wrap: Trump appears to downplay chance of U.S. strike on Iran

In our news wrap Friday, President Trump appeared to downplay the chance of a military strike on Iran. U.S. and Saudi officials have pointed to Iran as the culprit in last weekend's attacks on Saudi oil facilities, but Trump said…

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Apr 21

What my polio-stricken mother would tell parents today about the importance of immunization

By Fred Leonard, STAT

The success of immunizations in the U.S., as well as in other developed countries, has had unintended consequences.

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Dec 26

3 global health challenges to watch in 2019

By Helen Branswell, STAT

Will the U.S. get a licensed dengue vaccine? Will Sanofi pocket a coveted prize?…

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Oct 26

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Pakistan’s polio health workers make inroads toward eradication

By Fred de Sam Lazaro

Polio remains prevalent across Pakistan, one of only three countries in the world where the crippling viral disease is endemic. A campaign to dispense vaccinations have helped relieve the crisis, but threats of violence and misinformation from the Taliban are…

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