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September 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
It's officially fall, a great time to support independent and nonprofit media. Here are a few who are doing great work:
Healthbeat: @healthbeat.org
The Breach: @breachmedia.ca
Balls and Strikes: @ballsandstrikes.org
404 Media: @404media.co
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Healthbeat: @healthbeat.org
The Breach: @breachmedia.ca
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FDA delays left recalled ByHeart baby formula on store shelves, food safety expert tells Healthbeat. Nearly a week was lost clearing bureaucratic hurdles before all state and local food safety officials were told where formula was being sold. www.healthbeat.org/2025/11/22/b... #IDsky #Medsky
FDA delays left recalled baby formula on store shelves, food safety expert says
The leader of the Association of Food and Drug Officials told Healthbeat that the FDA has been slow to share distribution lists for recalled ByHeart formula. “I’m not sure they recognize the sense of ...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:12 AM
FDA delays left recalled ByHeart baby formula on store shelves, food safety expert tells Healthbeat. Nearly a week was lost clearing bureaucratic hurdles before all state and local food safety officials were told where formula was being sold. www.healthbeat.org/2025/11/22/b... #IDsky #Medsky
The leader of the Association of Food and Drug Officials told Healthbeat that the FDA has been slow to share distribution lists for recalled ByHeart formula. “I’m not sure they recognize the sense of urgency,” he said.
FDA delays left recalled baby formula on store shelves, food safety expert says
The leader of the Association of Food and Drug Officials told Healthbeat that the FDA has been slow to share distribution lists for recalled ByHeart formula. “I’m not sure they recognize the sense of urgency,” he said.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The leader of the Association of Food and Drug Officials told Healthbeat that the FDA has been slow to share distribution lists for recalled ByHeart formula. “I’m not sure they recognize the sense of urgency,” he said.
Northwestern Medicine: 'Long COVID-19 Hits Young Adults Harder'
'The Unexpected Toll of Long COVID on Younger Adults'
'Long COVID is causing an alteration in patients’ quality of life." - Igor Koralnik, MD
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'The Unexpected Toll of Long COVID on Younger Adults'
'Long COVID is causing an alteration in patients’ quality of life." - Igor Koralnik, MD
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Long COVID-19 Hits Young Adults Harder
Younger adults are getting worse long COVID symptoms than older adults, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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December 20, 2024 at 2:27 AM
Northwestern Medicine: 'Long COVID-19 Hits Young Adults Harder'
'The Unexpected Toll of Long COVID on Younger Adults'
'Long COVID is causing an alteration in patients’ quality of life." - Igor Koralnik, MD
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'The Unexpected Toll of Long COVID on Younger Adults'
'Long COVID is causing an alteration in patients’ quality of life." - Igor Koralnik, MD
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Georgia measles outbreak: 3 cases confirmed in unvaccinated family: Two family members of the metro Atlanta resident who tested positive for measles last week have also acquired the virus, officially creating an outbreak.
This article was originally published by Healthbeat, a nonprofit newsroom…
This article was originally published by Healthbeat, a nonprofit newsroom…
Georgia measles outbreak: 3 cases confirmed in unvaccinated family
Two family members of the metro Atlanta resident who tested positive for measles last week have also acquired the virus, officially creating an outbreak.
This article was originally published by Healthbeat, a nonprofit newsroom covering public health…
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February 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Georgia measles outbreak: 3 cases confirmed in unvaccinated family: Two family members of the metro Atlanta resident who tested positive for measles last week have also acquired the virus, officially creating an outbreak.
This article was originally published by Healthbeat, a nonprofit newsroom…
This article was originally published by Healthbeat, a nonprofit newsroom…
What’s going right in the world:
🐟 A new dark fish was named after Darth Vader (Mongabay)
🔋 UN: renewables are at a "positive tipping point" (AP)
🥗 NYC hospitals are prescribing fresh veggies (Healthbeat)
🐝 Community win: sufferville's hatching carpenter bees
See you tomorrow for more :)
🐟 A new dark fish was named after Darth Vader (Mongabay)
🔋 UN: renewables are at a "positive tipping point" (AP)
🥗 NYC hospitals are prescribing fresh veggies (Healthbeat)
🐝 Community win: sufferville's hatching carpenter bees
See you tomorrow for more :)
July 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
What’s going right in the world:
🐟 A new dark fish was named after Darth Vader (Mongabay)
🔋 UN: renewables are at a "positive tipping point" (AP)
🥗 NYC hospitals are prescribing fresh veggies (Healthbeat)
🐝 Community win: sufferville's hatching carpenter bees
See you tomorrow for more :)
🐟 A new dark fish was named after Darth Vader (Mongabay)
🔋 UN: renewables are at a "positive tipping point" (AP)
🥗 NYC hospitals are prescribing fresh veggies (Healthbeat)
🐝 Community win: sufferville's hatching carpenter bees
See you tomorrow for more :)
Here's a link:
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Giving thanks can make you happier - Harvard Health
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February 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Here's a link:
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Sorry, studies show Standard Time is better for all. But yeah, changing twice a year is the worst for everyone.
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March 8, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Sorry, studies show Standard Time is better for all. But yeah, changing twice a year is the worst for everyone.
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Don't believe everything you read, even in a well lit room
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Reading Myths Debunked | Canadian Association of Optometrists
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June 15, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Don't believe everything you read, even in a well lit room
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Finally scheduled an appointment for COVID vaccine next week. Prescription is no longer required in GA to get the booster.
I get vaccinated to:
- Protect myself
- Protect others
- Model what I preach
georgiarecorder.com/2025/10/08/g...
I get vaccinated to:
- Protect myself
- Protect others
- Model what I preach
georgiarecorder.com/2025/10/08/g...
Georgians can now get updated Covid shots at pharmacies without a prescription • Georgia Recorder
This story was originally published by Healthbeat. Sign up for their public health newsletters at healthbeat.org/newsletters” Georgians should now be able to get the updated Covid vaccines at pharmaci...
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October 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Finally scheduled an appointment for COVID vaccine next week. Prescription is no longer required in GA to get the booster.
I get vaccinated to:
- Protect myself
- Protect others
- Model what I preach
georgiarecorder.com/2025/10/08/g...
I get vaccinated to:
- Protect myself
- Protect others
- Model what I preach
georgiarecorder.com/2025/10/08/g...
So, this is flat out wrong
When Is a Fever Dangerous? | UPMC HealthBeat
When is a fever a medical emergency? And when should you seek medical care? Find out with our essential fever treatment guidelines.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
So, this is flat out wrong
Seven cases of bird flu were found during routine inspections of live bird markets in The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. With Healthbeat:
Hochul Shutters Live Bird Markets in NYC After Bird Flu Detected in Poultry
Seven cases of bird flu were found during routine inspections of live bird markets in The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens.
www.thecity.nyc
February 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Seven cases of bird flu were found during routine inspections of live bird markets in The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. With Healthbeat:
A CVS spokesperson has told reporters the updated COVID vaccine will cost around $201.99 for uninsured patients paying out of pocket.
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August 28, 2024 at 8:08 PM
A CVS spokesperson has told reporters the updated COVID vaccine will cost around $201.99 for uninsured patients paying out of pocket.
www.thecity.nyc/2024/08/27/n...
www.thecity.nyc/2024/08/27/n...
Whooping cough (pertussis) cases have surged in New York and nationally, returning to pre-pandemic levels.
New York has reported 2,337 cases this year, compared to 687 last year. Via Healthbeat
New York has reported 2,337 cases this year, compared to 687 last year. Via Healthbeat
Whooping Cough, Food Insecurity Levels Spike in NYC
Pertussis cases surged in 2024. Meanwhile, 1 in 6 households with children in the city reported lacking enough to eat.
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December 5, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Whooping cough (pertussis) cases have surged in New York and nationally, returning to pre-pandemic levels.
New York has reported 2,337 cases this year, compared to 687 last year. Via Healthbeat
New York has reported 2,337 cases this year, compared to 687 last year. Via Healthbeat
Here is what is happening with data at the federal level and why New York has been spared the widespread closures of federal data sets we’ve seen this week. Via Healthbeat
How New York’s Decentralized Public Health System is a Firewall Against Data Chaos
In the U.S. public health system, local and state health departments collect and own the data rather than the federal government.
www.thecity.nyc
February 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Here is what is happening with data at the federal level and why New York has been spared the widespread closures of federal data sets we’ve seen this week. Via Healthbeat
#TheLensNola🔍 The Persian Gulf is not just an energy chokepoint but “a critical pharmaceutical transit hub,” writes Healthbeat. Experts in supply-chain logistics predict impacts — like price increases and delays...
✍ William Herkewitz, Healthbeat
Full Story 🔗: buff.ly/7X4goMQ
✍ William Herkewitz, Healthbeat
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April 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
#TheLensNola🔍 The Persian Gulf is not just an energy chokepoint but “a critical pharmaceutical transit hub,” writes Healthbeat. Experts in supply-chain logistics predict impacts — like price increases and delays...
✍ William Herkewitz, Healthbeat
Full Story 🔗: buff.ly/7X4goMQ
✍ William Herkewitz, Healthbeat
Full Story 🔗: buff.ly/7X4goMQ
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We cover local public health departments to infectious diseases. Think of our reporting as a community health forecast.
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Healthbeat is a nonprofit news platform reporting on public health from Civic News Company and KFF Health News.
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November 27, 2024 at 3:05 PM
👋 Hi from Healthbeat! Our nonprofit newsroom is working to help everyone understand how the public health system works so we can all work to make it better.
We cover local public health departments to infectious diseases. Think of our reporting as a community health forecast.
🔗 healthbeat.org
We cover local public health departments to infectious diseases. Think of our reporting as a community health forecast.
🔗 healthbeat.org
The New York City Council on Thursday passed a package of bills seeking to do more to educate parents about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines as immunization rates show signs of starting to dip. Via Healthbeat
Vaccine Education Plan Approved by NYC Council
The move comes as rates of some childhood immunizations in the city are starting to lag.
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May 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The New York City Council on Thursday passed a package of bills seeking to do more to educate parents about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines as immunization rates show signs of starting to dip. Via Healthbeat
September 15, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Should have said "the global pandemic before last," which of course happened in 1918 and 1919.
The WHO states that the Covid pandemic lasted from 2020 through 2023. Those of us who survived the ongoing Covid era were changed forever. And it's led to our politics today. www.nm.org/healthbeat/m....
The WHO states that the Covid pandemic lasted from 2020 through 2023. Those of us who survived the ongoing Covid era were changed forever. And it's led to our politics today. www.nm.org/healthbeat/m....
When Did the Pandemic Start and End?
The COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020. The public health emergency of international concern ended in May 2023.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Should have said "the global pandemic before last," which of course happened in 1918 and 1919.
The WHO states that the Covid pandemic lasted from 2020 through 2023. Those of us who survived the ongoing Covid era were changed forever. And it's led to our politics today. www.nm.org/healthbeat/m....
The WHO states that the Covid pandemic lasted from 2020 through 2023. Those of us who survived the ongoing Covid era were changed forever. And it's led to our politics today. www.nm.org/healthbeat/m....
“At first, COVID-19 was seen as a respiratory illness. Now, it is known as the disease that can cause long-lasting neurological symptoms and stroke.”
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Stroke and COVID-19
People with COVID-19 have a higher chance of having a stroke. Learn about the link and how to reduce your risk.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
“At first, COVID-19 was seen as a respiratory illness. Now, it is known as the disease that can cause long-lasting neurological symptoms and stroke.”
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