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Two measles cases have emerged in New York City. Here’s what to know and how to protect yourself.

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. With measles cases on the rise in the United States, public health experts in New York are encouraging vaccination against the highly contagious virus. Both cases involved unvaccinated infants, who have since recovered.

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Gerontological Society conference highlights aging story ideas for 2025

Association of Health Care Journalists

Last month, nearly 4,000 people (experts, researchers and journalists) gathered in Seattle for the Gerontological Society of Americas annual scientific meeting on aging. What will happen to the National Institute on Aging? Theres nothing in this proposal that indicates where other aging research would be housed.