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Researchers found a 7.8% increase in overall self-reported stroke prevalence nationwide from 2011-2013 to 2020-2022.

Stroke rates among adults younger than 65 increased by 15% during the last decade.

Only 25% of people in the U.S. who are eligible for the vaccine have received it

Twelve cases stemming from people who either traveled to the nation or were close contacts prompted the travel and health alerts. In other news, a more severe mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could have global implications.

U.S. Preparedness and Response to Increasing Mpox Cases in the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo reports largest number of mpox cases ever.

Young children have accounted for nearly 30% of all suspected cases in the African country

As of Monday, 14 cases were associated with the outbreak, and nine of them had been hospitalized at some point in their illness. One person has died.

It's a bipartisan effort in the remaining days of session.

A CDC report found that 3 women contracted HIV from a beauty spa in New Mexico after receiving a vampire facial. Experts share tips on how to stay safe at your beauty appointment.

Death rate vs urban areas continues to widen for cancer, heart disease, lung disease, and stroke