Health Officials Investigate Measles Case Linked to LAX
Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a measles case linked to LAX, warning travelers who were in the Tom Bradley International Terminal on July 26 about potential exposure. Passengers on Norse Atlantic Airways flight Z0711 may also be at risk. Health authorities urge individuals to check their vaccination status and be vigilant for symptoms, as measles spreads easily. Vaccination is the best prevention against this highly contagious virus.
Rising Rates of Early-Onset Cancer
Why are rates of cancer increasing among young people? Data from around the world shows a rise in early-onset cancer cases, with some forms of cancer becoming the leading cause of cancer death in adults under 50. Investigators are searching for answers in obesity rates, early cancer screening, gut microbiome, and tumor genomes, but believe the key may lie in studies tracking the lives and health of children born decades ago.