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Would allow the fda to fast- track the treatment for monkeypox, which has already been approved in europe, but is not approved in the united states, except under its ordinary circumstances. so, these declarations matter. >> let me ask you this, because the biden administration has gotten a lot of decision for not moving fast enough to address this crisis.the white house is pushing back, saying, this can evolve rapidly and uniquely. what do you think? is that true? is that a good excuse? >> youre...

The Hawaii Department of Health says beginning July 27 it will open monkeypox vaccination appointments to state residents who are at a higher risk of infection.

Leading to rising cases and more than 40 states. well, there is now another variant. i like to introduce you to, be a two point 75 variant. it was first at the accident and the about has already been found and 14 other countries including here in the u.s. or cases have been reported in seven states and because this variant has even more mutations and some of the predecessors, if there is concern that it could fuel a rise in cases over the next seven months here in the u.s.. joining me now is doc...

Two more cases of monkeypox have been identified in Hawaii residents, bringing the total number of cases statewide to eight. Of the two new cases, one was diagnosed in a

Ever feel like you can eat pretty much anything you want because you exercise enough? Sadly, new research reveals that being active isn’t enough to save you from a bad diet.

Research found that high levels of physical activity didn’t counteract the effects of a poor diet.

While the number of COVID-19 infections in Hawaii has declined over the past several weeks, State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble cautioned the drop is appearing to plateau.

With limited to no COVID-19 restrictions, health officials say with each resident returning home they expect a COVID-19 test to follow.

COVID continues to confound the experts, befuddle public health efforts and adapt.

Action to stop the spread of monkeypox. joining me now, an epidemiologist. doctor, thank you for being in. the cdc says there are 460 cases in the u.s. but you warn that could be much higher. is the fear that could spread as rampantly as covid? >> thank you for having me? and good morning. and it is true that the testing -- the scale of testing in the u.s. is very small compared to the size of the population that is at risk for monkeypox. it could -- could monkeypox be as transmissible as covid?...