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Here are some articles I’ve worked on for 2024. You can also find them by Googling me.

May 2024

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April 2024

• U.S. measles cases reach 125 this year, topping 2022’s large outbreaks
• Chocolate milk can stay in school lunch program, Biden administration decides
• U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive
• U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
• Superbug from human eye drops outbreak spread to dogs
• Menthol cigarette ban delayed due to “immense” feedback, Biden administration says
• Cats died after drinking raw milk from bird flu-infected cows

March 2024

• Measles spread to at least 3 other states after trips to Florida
• U.S. measles cases rise to at least 64 so far in 2024 — more than all of 2023
• Going abroad? Time to check if you’re up to date on measles immunity, CDC says
• U.S. measles cases rise to at least 45, as CDC tallies infections now in 17 states
• USPS will stop accepting orders for free COVID tests on March 8
• CDC shortens 5-day COVID isolation, updates guidance on masks and testing

February 2024

• COVID variant JN.1 now more than 90% of cases in U.S., CDC estimates
• Recalled applesauce pouches likely contained lead due to a single cinnamon processor the FDA just identified
• Why is there an ADHD medication shortage in 2024? What’s making generics of Vyvanse, Adderall and more so scarce
• Should the CDC cut the 5-day COVID-19 isolation guidelines? Experts weigh in.
• FDA to develop new “healthy” logo this year – here’s what consumers could see, and which foods could qualify
• CDC braces for shortage after tetanus shot discontinued, issues new guidance
• CDC finds flu shots 42% effective this season, better than some recent years

January 2024

• Neptune’s Fix products recalled nationwide due to serious health risks
• Syphilis cases rise sharply in women as CDC reports an “alarming” resurgence nationwide
• Factory never tested applesauce packets that were recalled due to lead poisonings, FDA finds
• COVID variant JN.1 is not more severe, early CDC data suggests
• Possible Ozempic side effects, including hair loss, probed by FDA; no link found to suicidal thoughts
• Thousands of baby formula cans recalled after contamination found, FDA says