Doctors treating people hospitalized as part of a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico have discovered cases of vitamin A toxicity among unvaccinated children, likely due to unsupervised high doses of the vitamin. While US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has promoted vitamin A as a potential prophylaxis, experts emphasize that the MMR vaccine is the most effective way to prevent measles. Excess vitamin A can lead to serious health issues, especially when not taken under medical supervision, and the Council for Responsible Nutrition warns against using high doses for measles prevention.
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Eruption at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano sends lava shooting 1,000 feet in air
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting spectacularly, with lava fountains reaching 1,000 feet as part of "Episode 26" at Halemaʻumaʻu crater, according to the USGS. The eruption began on June 20, 2025, and is confined to the crater area, prompting a code orange volcano watch due to potential hazards including volcanic gas emissions and ground instability. Need More Context? 🔎
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