Brian Kelly

Brian Kelly writes about health, medicine, healthcare systems, and public-health developments. He follows new research, treatment developments, health policy, and major disease-related stories while paying close attention to the quality and limitations of available evidence. Brian's reporting aims to provide clear information and useful context without turning preliminary research or isolated findings into definitive conclusions.
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Wisconsin Infant Death Marks First Measles Fatality in State Since 1990

Wisconsin is currently experiencing its largest measles outbreak in more than 35 years. As of Thursday, the state has recorded…

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FDA Approves First Generic Injectable HIV Prevention Drug

The primary consequence of this approval is the introduction of a lower-cost alternative to the brand-name medication. For low- and…

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Diphtheria Returns to Morocco: 25 Suspected Cases Reported in Northern Region After Child’s Death

This outbreak represents a significant shift in Morocco’s epidemiological landscape, occurring amid the re-emergence of diphtheria in 2026 following a…

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Brazil Confirms First Clade 1b Mpox Case; Americas Region Reports 172 Cases in 2026

The detection of clade 1b in the Americas marks a shift in the epidemiological landscape of the disease, which is…

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Hungary Faces Multi-Front Public Health Challenge: Hepatitis A Surge, Norovirus Outbreak, and Imported Tropical Cases

Concurrent with the hepatitis A surge, a major norovirus outbreak sickened nearly 600 people in Budapest earlier this year. The…

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UK Vaccine Harm Assessment Costs Hit £48m, Prompting Contractor Replacement

Over 22,000 claims related to COVID-19 vaccines have been filed under the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS), with the majority…

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DRC Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 10,000 Cases, Spreading to Nigeria and Kenya

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the situation remains critical, with 50 to 80 new cases recorded daily across…

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Russia’s HIV Epidemic Generalizes as Treatment Gaps Leave Half of Patients Viral Active

The demographic profile of those living with HIV in Russia has changed significantly over the past decade and a half.…

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FDA Issues Class II Recall for 44,000 Cans of Great Value Fruit Cocktail Over Lead Concerns

The affected inventory is identifiable by specific product codes. Shoppers should check their pantries for cans carrying the UPC 078742369570,…

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New World Screwworm Detected in Texas Elk; Confirmed Cases Exceed 50

The New World screwworm was previously eradicated from the United States six decades ago through a massive public health campaign.…

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