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A large study of European children found the flu vaccine was highly effective, protecting over two-thirds of vaccinated kids from getting sick enough to need a doctor’s visit during the 2022-2024 flu seasons. This strong real-world evidence supports the value of childhood flu vaccination programs in preventing illness and reducing healthcare burdens.
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A new analysis reveals significant racial and ethnic differences in the murders of adult women in the U.S., with intimate partner violence playing a key role in these disparities. Understanding these patterns is crucial for developing targeted public health interventions and policies to prevent violence and protect women.
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Researchers have created a new, standardized method to measure damage from small blood vessel disease in the brain, linking it directly to worse memory and thinking skills and a higher chance of dementia. This tool will help doctors and scientists better understand and account for the role of vascular problems in age-related cognitive decline, which is often mixed with Alzheimer’s disease.
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