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HEALTH


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Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs sickens dozens across 7 states

Read full article: Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs sickens dozens across 7 states

Federal health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to a large egg recall has made dozens of people sick in seven states in the West and Midwest.

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As a generation of gay and lesbian people ages, memories of worse — and better — times swirl

Read full article: As a generation of gay and lesbian people ages, memories of worse — and better — times swirl

As World Pride wraps up this weekend in Washington D.

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Utah judge rules a convicted killer with dementia is competent to be executed

Read full article: Utah judge rules a convicted killer with dementia is competent to be executed

A Utah judge has ruled that a convicted killer who developed dementia while on death row for 37 years is competent enough to be executed.

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A St. Johns County teacher was diagnosed with breast cancer at 23. Community support is helping her through the battle

Read full article: A St. Johns County teacher was diagnosed with breast cancer at 23. Community support is helping her through the battle

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, about 9% of all new breast cancer cases in the U.S. are diagnosed in women younger than 45 years old.

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Health alert: Clay County residents urged to use caution amid harmful blue-green algae in Doctors Lake

Read full article: Health alert: Clay County residents urged to use caution amid harmful blue-green algae in Doctors Lake

The Florida Department of Health in Clay County issued a health alert on Friday after finding harmful blue-green algae in toxins in Doctors Lake-Pace Island Back Park Dock.

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Planet-warming emissions dropped when companies had to report them. EPA wants to end that

Read full article: Planet-warming emissions dropped when companies had to report them. EPA wants to end that

The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency is taking aim at dozens of rules aimed at protecting the environment, including one that requires big polluters to report greenhouse gas emissions.

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Cost of care: Financial support for family caregivers

Read full article: Cost of care: Financial support for family caregivers

Being a family caregiver can be overwhelming, physically, emotionally, and financially. AARP says about 80% of caregivers cover out-of-pocket costs themselves.

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MS Society honors Jacksonville lobbyist at annual fundraiser

Read full article: MS Society honors Jacksonville lobbyist at annual fundraiser

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society North Florida chapter held its annual Dinner of Champions on Thursday.

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A judge tells federal agencies they can't enforce anti-trans bias policies against Catholic groups

Read full article: A judge tells federal agencies they can't enforce anti-trans bias policies against Catholic groups

A federal judge has ruled that two federal agencies cannot punish Catholic employers and health care providers if they refuse, for religious reasons, to provide gender-affirming care to transgender patients or won’t provide health insurance coverage for such care to their workers.

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Who's in charge? CDC's leadership 'crisis' apparent amid new COVID-19 vaccine guidance

Read full article: Who's in charge? CDC's leadership 'crisis' apparent amid new COVID-19 vaccine guidance

The CDC, a $9.2 billion-a-year agency tasked with reviewing life-saving vaccines, monitoring diseases and watching for budding threats to Americans’ health, is without a clear leader.

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UN food agency appeals for $46 million to help 2 million Haitians facing severe hunger

Read full article: UN food agency appeals for $46 million to help 2 million Haitians facing severe hunger

The U.N. food agency is appealing for $46 million for the next six months to help about 2 million Haitians in dire need of food, including 8,500 at the worst catastrophic level of hunger.

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10 early Alzheimer’s disease warning signs you need to know

Read full article: 10 early Alzheimer’s disease warning signs you need to know

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. More than 7 million Americans ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease right now.

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How AP calculated the costs and death toll of EPA rule rollbacks

Read full article: How AP calculated the costs and death toll of EPA rule rollbacks

When Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin proposed rolling back more than two dozen rules aimed at protecting clean air and water, he called it the biggest day for deregulation in American history.

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Takeaways from AP examination showing benefits, costs of rules Trump EPA wants to change

Read full article: Takeaways from AP examination showing benefits, costs of rules Trump EPA wants to change

When the head of the Environmental Protection Agency earlier this year announced a massive rollback of environmental regulations, he said it would spark a “Golden Age” for the American economy.

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CDC issues travel warning as measles cases rise

Read full article: CDC issues travel warning as measles cases rise

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued a travel warning for Americans as measles cases continue to rise around the world.

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Talking to bots: Pros and cons of AI mental health support

Read full article: Talking to bots: Pros and cons of AI mental health support

Despite understanding the potential negative impact of social media on their mental well-being, a significant number are turning to these platforms for help instead of trained professionals.

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UNF researchers ‘Turn Off’ cancer cells in breakthrough

Read full article: UNF researchers ‘Turn Off’ cancer cells in breakthrough

A University of North Florida research team that discovered how to “turn off” cancer cells is advancing to the next phase of their groundbreaking work, with animal trials set to begin this fall.

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Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing said he 'had it coming,' according to prosecutors

Read full article: Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing said he 'had it coming,' according to prosecutors

Six weeks before UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down outside a Manhattan hotel last December, Luigi Mangione mused about rebelling against “the deadly, greed fueled health insurance cartel” and expressed that killing the executive “conveys a greedy bastard that had it coming."

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Coastal health departments offer summer vaccination, screening events for Georgia students before school starts

Read full article: Coastal health departments offer summer vaccination, screening events for Georgia students before school starts

In order to help parents avoid the back-to-school rush, county health departments in the coastal district are hosting summer vaccination and screening events for students.

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Annual births fall to another record low in Japan as its population emergency deepens

Read full article: Annual births fall to another record low in Japan as its population emergency deepens

The number of newborns in Japan fell below 700,000 for the first time since records began in 1899.

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Air quality worsens in eastern US as Canadian wildfire smoke hangs over Midwest

Read full article: Air quality worsens in eastern US as Canadian wildfire smoke hangs over Midwest

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is beginning to worsen air quality in the eastern U.S. as several Midwestern states battle conditions deemed unhealthy by the federal government.

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Measles vaccination rates drop after COVID-19 pandemic in counties across the US

Read full article: Measles vaccination rates drop after COVID-19 pandemic in counties across the US

Childhood vaccination rates against measles fell in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic in nearly 80% of the more than 2,000 U.S. counties with available data.

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Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds

Read full article: Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds

A federal investigation has found that a Texas hospital that repeatedly sent a woman who was bleeding and in pain home without ending her nonviable, life-threatening pregnancy violated the law.

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Ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says

Read full article: Ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says

U.S. agriculture officials are warning that packages of ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets may be contaminated with E.

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Man charged with supplying explosive chemicals to bomber of Palm Springs fertility clinic

Read full article: Man charged with supplying explosive chemicals to bomber of Palm Springs fertility clinic

Federal authorities say they have arrested a Washington man who provided chemicals to make explosives used to bomb a California fertility clinic in May.

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Fighting fatigue: Simple changes to promote better sleep

Read full article: Fighting fatigue: Simple changes to promote better sleep

Adults need a good seven to nine hours of sleep at night. But the National Sleep Foundation says one-third of people don’t get that and feel sleepy at least half the week.

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How to manage the peer pressure to drink alcohol

Read full article: How to manage the peer pressure to drink alcohol

Whether it’s drinking less or not at all, many people are becoming sober curious. But it can be hard to deal with the peer pressure to drink alcohol, especially as the weather starts to warm up.

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Vietnam scraps 2-child policy as aging threatens economic growth

Read full article: Vietnam scraps 2-child policy as aging threatens economic growth

Vietnam has scrapped its long-standing two-child policy as birth rates fall and its population ages.

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Texas considers banning products infused with THC derived from hemp, and retailers are worried

Read full article: Texas considers banning products infused with THC derived from hemp, and retailers are worried

Texas lawmakers have approved banning gummies, drinks and vapes infused with THC, the compound that gives marijuana its psychoactive properties.

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Louisiana lawmakers reject adding exceptions for some rape cases to abortion ban

Read full article: Louisiana lawmakers reject adding exceptions for some rape cases to abortion ban

Louisiana lawmakers have for the third consecutive year rejected a bill that would have added some rape cases to the narrow list of exceptions to the state’s abortion ban.

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Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions

Read full article: Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions

The Trump administration has announced that it is revoking guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions to women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition.

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Federal prisons must keep providing hormone therapy to transgender inmates, a judge says

Read full article: Federal prisons must keep providing hormone therapy to transgender inmates, a judge says

A judge says the federal Bureau of Prisons must keep providing hormone therapy to hundreds of transgender inmates following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that led to a disruption in medical treatment.

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Kennedy has ordered a review of baby formula. Here's what you should know

Read full article: Kennedy has ordered a review of baby formula. Here's what you should know

Health Secretary Robert F.

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Important advice from medical experts on how to treat sunburns

Read full article: Important advice from medical experts on how to treat sunburns

We all know the painful consequences of overdoing it and ending up with sunburn. When it comes to sunburn, Dr. Jennifer Lucas, a dermatologist with Cleveland Clinic, said you want to avoid irritating it even more.

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Shattered but strong: How to support children through trauma

Read full article: Shattered but strong: How to support children through trauma

Trauma can leave deep scars on children, impacting them in ways that aren’t always visible. But how children react to trauma varies from child to child.

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All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC says

Read full article: All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC says

U.S. health officials have changed their advice to international travelers about measles, saying Americans should be vaccinated against the disease no matter where they travel in the world.

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More at-home health tests are now available. How to know what's right for you

Read full article: More at-home health tests are now available. How to know what's right for you

Self-administered at-home tests are available for everything from thyroid function to HIV to cervical cancer.

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Why you should know how to do CPR

Read full article: Why you should know how to do CPR

June is CPR and AED Awareness Month. If you don’t know how to do CPR, now is a good time to learn. You never know when an emergency could happen.

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RFK Jr. says autism 'destroys' families. Here's what those families want you to know

Read full article: RFK Jr. says autism 'destroys' families. Here's what those families want you to know

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

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Heat Hazards: How to protect your children from the playground to the classroom

Read full article: Heat Hazards: How to protect your children from the playground to the classroom

From spring to fall, as temperatures rise earlier and remain high into the year, the dangers of extreme heat are becoming more than just uncomfortable — especially for children.

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Consumer Reports: Here’s how to keep your family healthy with food safety regulation rollback

Read full article: Consumer Reports: Here’s how to keep your family healthy with food safety regulation rollback

Consumer Reports says there are ways you can lower your risk of salmonella right now.

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Pakistan's anti-polio drive suffers a blow after a northern enclave reports first case in 7 years

Read full article: Pakistan's anti-polio drive suffers a blow after a northern enclave reports first case in 7 years

Pakistan efforts to eliminate polio have suffered another blow after a northern enclave reported its first case in seven years.

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Many families in Uganda stuck with unhealthy dirt floors are finding an affordable alternative

Read full article: Many families in Uganda stuck with unhealthy dirt floors are finding an affordable alternative

In Uganda, where more than 40% of the population live in extreme poverty, many families live in homes with dirt floors.

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UK bans single-use vapes to stem use by children and reduce harmful litter

Read full article: UK bans single-use vapes to stem use by children and reduce harmful litter

A ban on disposable vapes has come into force across the U.K. as the British government aims to stem their illegal use by children, reduce litter and prevent the leaking of harmful chemicals into the environment.

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Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows

Read full article: Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows

A first-of-its-kind experiment shows a three-year exercise program improved survival in colon cancer patients.

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FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine

Read full article: FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine

The Food and Drug administration has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna but with limits on who can use it.

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Takeaways from AP’s report on how federal public health cuts are affecting communities across the US

Read full article: Takeaways from AP’s report on how federal public health cuts are affecting communities across the US

Americans are losing an array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy.

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Deep cuts erode the foundations of US public health system, end progress, threaten worse to come

Read full article: Deep cuts erode the foundations of US public health system, end progress, threaten worse to come

Americans are losing an array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy.

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The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes

Read full article: The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes

After glamorizing tobacco for decades, France is preparing for its most sweeping smoking ban yet.

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Dozens sickened in expanding salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers

Read full article: Dozens sickened in expanding salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers

Federal health officials say at least 45 people in 18 states have been sickened in an expanding salmonella outbreak tied to recalled cucumbers.

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Do children need a summer sleep schedule?

Read full article: Do children need a summer sleep schedule?

With summer break just around the corner, some parents may let their kids stay up later than usual. However, that might not be such a good idea.

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CDC removes language that says healthy kids and pregnant women should get COVID shots

Read full article: CDC removes language that says healthy kids and pregnant women should get COVID shots

The nation’s top public health agency has posted new recommendations that healthy children and pregnant women may — but no longer should — get COVID-19 vaccinations.

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French Open tennis players say nasal strips aren't just for snoring

Read full article: French Open tennis players say nasal strips aren't just for snoring

Carlos Alcaraz has been wearing nasal strips in some matches since last season.

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CVS and Express Scripts sue Arkansas over restriction on pharmacy benefit managers

Read full article: CVS and Express Scripts sue Arkansas over restriction on pharmacy benefit managers

CVS and Express Scripts are asking a federal judge to block an Arkansas law prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies in the state.

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White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report

Read full article: White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report

The White House will fix errors in a much-anticipated federal government report spearheaded by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

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Ever heard of chrononutrition? Here’s the science behind how your meal timing can affect your health

Read full article: Ever heard of chrononutrition? Here’s the science behind how your meal timing can affect your health

Americans have long heard about the health benefits of adhering to diets rich in fresh produce and whole grains and low in red meat and processed sugars. But they may not be aware of how meal timing can affect their health.

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Dogs and cats can also suffer from allergies, but there are ways to help our furry friends

Read full article: Dogs and cats can also suffer from allergies, but there are ways to help our furry friends

Allergies are a common and tricky problem in dogs and cats.

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Important ways to strengthen your body as you get older

Read full article: Important ways to strengthen your body as you get older

Nearly a quarter of the U.S population is expected to be 65 or older by the year 2060, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Gov. DeSantis vetoes bill that sought to expand lawsuits for medical malpractice claims

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis vetoes bill that sought to expand lawsuits for medical malpractice claims

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill on Thursday that sought to expand lawsuits by some people pursuing medical-malpractice claims involving the deaths of family members.

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Are you obsessed with reality TV? Here’s the psychology that explains why

Read full article: Are you obsessed with reality TV? Here’s the psychology that explains why

Whether it’s people trying to find love or become the next big star, there always seems to be a hot new reality show that has everyone talking. But why do they keep us coming back for more?

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Are weak ties better than no ties?

Read full article: Are weak ties better than no ties?

A former surgeon general of the U.S. once wrote “Loneliness and weak social connections are associated with a reduction in lifespan similar to that caused by smoking 15 cigarettes a day.”

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Australian comic actor Magda Szubanski, star of 'Babe' and 'Kath and Kim,' reveals cancer diagnosis

Read full article: Australian comic actor Magda Szubanski, star of 'Babe' and 'Kath and Kim,' reveals cancer diagnosis

Australian comedian and actor Magda Szubanski has announced that she has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer.

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Oil and gas have boomed in New Mexico. Its schools are contending with pollution’s effects

Read full article: Oil and gas have boomed in New Mexico. Its schools are contending with pollution’s effects

Natural gas has become a go-to fuel for power plants from coast to coast, sometimes replacing dirtier coal-fired plants and, by extension, improving air quality.

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Utah lawmakers said gender-affirming care is harmful to kids. Their own study contradicts that claim

Read full article: Utah lawmakers said gender-affirming care is harmful to kids. Their own study contradicts that claim

Utah Republicans passed a ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender youth in 2023 and argued it was needed to protect vulnerable kids from treatments that could cause long-term harm.

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Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu

Read full article: Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu

The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to drugmaker Moderna Inc. to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including H5N1 bird flu.

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Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here's what we know so far

Read full article: Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here's what we know so far

For many Americans, it's not clear how easy getting a COVID-19 vaccination will be.

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What to know about a cholera outbreak in Susan that has killed over 170 people

Read full article: What to know about a cholera outbreak in Susan that has killed over 170 people

A cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed 172 people, with more than 2,500 others becoming ill over the past week.

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Why you need to sanitize before you use public gym equipment

Read full article: Why you need to sanitize before you use public gym equipment

If you recently joined a gym or are planning to this summer, it’s important to make sure you’re cleaning any equipment you plan to use. Some people may not realize that bacterial infections can be spread that way.

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A search continues for 6 people missing after a chemical plant explosion in China

Read full article: A search continues for 6 people missing after a chemical plant explosion in China

Rescuers are searching for six people still missing after an explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China shook nearby buildings, killing at least five people and injuring 19.

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French surgeon sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping and abusing hundreds of patients

Read full article: French surgeon sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping and abusing hundreds of patients

A 74-year-old former surgeon who raped hundreds of patients has been sentenced to a maximum 20 years in prison by a French court.

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Abortions canceled again in Missouri after ruling from state Supreme Court

Read full article: Abortions canceled again in Missouri after ruling from state Supreme Court

Planned Parenthood is halting abortions in Missouri again after a ruling from the state Supreme Court.

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ArchWell Health to hold grand opening for senior-focused primary care center in Jacksonville’s Arlington neighborhood

Read full article: ArchWell Health to hold grand opening for senior-focused primary care center in Jacksonville’s Arlington neighborhood

The Jimmy Buffett-inspired, island-themed celebration will include tours of the facility, opportunities to meet with staff and physicians, and informational sessions about ArchWell Health’s services and community offerings.

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Amid measles outbreak, Texas is poised to make vaccine exemptions for kids easier

Read full article: Amid measles outbreak, Texas is poised to make vaccine exemptions for kids easier

Texas has been the center of the nation's largest measles outbreak in decades.

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COVID vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, Kennedy says

Read full article: COVID vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, Kennedy says

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

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Slightly radioactive soil from Fukushima will be used in the prime minister's flower beds

Read full article: Slightly radioactive soil from Fukushima will be used in the prime minister's flower beds

Japan plans to use some of the slightly radioactive soil removed from across Fukushima prefecture on flower beds outside Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s office.

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This runner was bothered by blizzard of disposable cups at races. She invented something better

Read full article: This runner was bothered by blizzard of disposable cups at races. She invented something better

Kristina Smithe was running a marathon in California a few years ago when she started thinking about all the waste such events produce — especially the blizzard of disposable paper cups that can pile up at water spots.

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Why it’s important to set healthy boundaries & how to do it

Read full article: Why it’s important to set healthy boundaries & how to do it

Sometimes saying no can be hard to do, but experts say setting boundaries is not only good for mental health, it’s necessary.

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Mixed messaging undermining public confidence in childhood vaccines, expert warns

Read full article: Mixed messaging undermining public confidence in childhood vaccines, expert warns

Mixed messaging about vaccines is undermining public trust. But people still value their doctor’s opinion when it comes to deciding about vaccinations.

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Summer safety to help your pets beat the heat

Read full article: Summer safety to help your pets beat the heat

It’s almost summer, and while the warmer temperatures mean fun for us, they can be dangerous for our pets. In 2024 alone, PETA received reports that 111 animals died from heat-related causes, and another 388 were rescued from overheating just in time.

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A new cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed over 170 people in a week, officials say

Read full article: A new cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed over 170 people in a week, officials say

A new cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed 172 people and sickened more than 2,500 over the past week.

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France's National Assembly adopts long-debated bill legalizing end-of-life options

Read full article: France's National Assembly adopts long-debated bill legalizing end-of-life options

France’s lower house of parliament has adopted a bill to allow adults with incurable illness to take lethal medication.

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Renowned Everest guide says using xenon speeds climb and makes it safer, better for environment

Read full article: Renowned Everest guide says using xenon speeds climb and makes it safer, better for environment

The renowned mountain guide who used xenon gas treatment to put clients on top of Mount Everest and return them home within a week defended his technique, saying it is making climbing Mount Everest not just faster and safer, but also better for the environment by cutting down on garbage and waste.

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Members of Latter-day Saints turn to yoga for its physical and spiritual benefits

Read full article: Members of Latter-day Saints turn to yoga for its physical and spiritual benefits

Many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints embrace yoga and other contemplative practices.

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How to lower your risk of colorectal cancer

Read full article: How to lower your risk of colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the U.S. and the second leading cause of cancer death. But there are some measures you can take to lower your chances of developing this often-deadly cancer.

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Consumer Reports shows you how to detox your diet

Read full article: Consumer Reports shows you how to detox your diet

Consumer Reports reveals some simple steps to detox your diet and reduce your family’s exposure to harmful substances.

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Can good cholesterol actually be bad for glaucoma?

Read full article: Can good cholesterol actually be bad for glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a progressive condition that can lead to blindness in some people. Researchers are still learning why some get the disease and some don’t. There’s a new clue that may surprise you.

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Memorial Day weekend is considered a peak time for drownings. Here’s how to keep kids safe

Read full article: Memorial Day weekend is considered a peak time for drownings. Here’s how to keep kids safe

Data shows drowning is still the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 nationwide.

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NBA champ, 'Survivor' contestant Scot Pollard shares Indy 500 parade float with heart donor's family

Read full article: NBA champ, 'Survivor' contestant Scot Pollard shares Indy 500 parade float with heart donor's family

Scot Pollard is serving as the Grand Marshal of the Indy 500 Festival Parade this weekend.

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Haitians with HIV defy stigma as they publicly denounce USAID cuts and dwindling medication

Read full article: Haitians with HIV defy stigma as they publicly denounce USAID cuts and dwindling medication

Haitians with HIV are defying stigma as they publicly denounce USAID cuts implemented by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump that has led to a dwindling of life-saving medication.

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Blind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi lobbies for sport's awareness and Paralympic inclusion

Read full article: Blind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi lobbies for sport's awareness and Paralympic inclusion

Naqi Rizvi loves the “absolute freedom” he feels on the tennis court.

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A Planned Parenthood affiliate plans to close 4 clinics in Iowa and another 4 in Minnesota

Read full article: A Planned Parenthood affiliate plans to close 4 clinics in Iowa and another 4 in Minnesota

A Midwestern affiliate of Planned Parenthood says it will close four of its six clinics in Iowa and four in Minnesota within a year.

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Privacy and hunger groups sue over USDA attempt to collect personal data of SNAP recipients

Read full article: Privacy and hunger groups sue over USDA attempt to collect personal data of SNAP recipients

Privacy and hunger relief groups and a handful of people receiving food assistance benefits are suing the federal government over the Trump administration’s attempts to collect the personal information of millions of U.S. residents who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

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Publix recalls baby food pouches after testing finds elevated levels of lead

Read full article: Publix recalls baby food pouches after testing finds elevated levels of lead

The Publix supermarket chain is recalling fruit and vegetable baby food because testing found elevated levels of lead.

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You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here's why

Read full article: You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here's why

Skin experts say people of color still need to wear sunscreen.

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Healthy Sodas: Gut-healthy or gut-busting?

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Many people are switching to healthier options, like the many “gut-healthy” sodas appearing in the last few years. But are these sodas actually better for you?

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Weight-loss drugs may lower cancer risk in people with diabetes, a study suggests

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Researchers are beginning to wonder if blockbuster drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound could play a role in preventing cancer.

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Work requirements could transform Medicaid and food aid under US budget bill

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Work requirements for Medicaid recipients, food assistance cuts and other measures in the budget passed by the U.S. House of Representatives would rearrange the U.S. social safety net.

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Trump takes part in ‘Make America Healthy Again’ event

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A new government-issued report reflects some of the most controversial views on vaccines, the nation’s food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs held by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

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FDA panel is split on updates to COVID shots as questions loom for fall vaccinations

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Government advisers are split on whether drugmakers should update their COVID-19 vaccines to better protect Americans this fall and winter.

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Sun Safety 101: Best types of sunscreen

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This Friday is Don’t Fry Day, which is held every year to help raise awareness about the importance of sun safety and using products like sunscreen.

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