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• Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia – OB-GYNS set new rules for menopause treatment

  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for menopause treatment, now including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) alongside certain antidepressants, nonhormonal medicines, and other treatments. The new recommendations emphasize the safety of HRT, highlighting new nonhormonal options like fezolinetant and elinzanetant. About 2 million women begin menopause each year, with an average age of 49.9. The guidelines support the use of systemic HRT with estrogen and progestogen fo…

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• US records 4,410 measles cases as outbreak grows

  The United States recorded 4,410 measles cases in 2026, marking a 330% increase from the previous week, with 451 cases resulting in hospitalizations. The outbreak has led to 225 hospitalizations and five confirmed measles-associated deaths. Pennsylvania, the epicenter of the outbreak, reported 1,222 cases across 42 counties, with 86 new infections since October 9. The CDC is dispatching an investigator to help contain the outbreak, while New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency to exp…

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• CDC reports 4,410 measles cases as outbreak grows - Reuters

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 4,410 measles cases, marking a 10% increase from the previous week and a 25% increase from the same period last year. The outbreak is primarily fueled by unvaccinated individuals, with communities experiencing low vaccination rates. The CDC urges people to get vaccinated to prevent the spread of measles and protect those who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons.

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