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Measles is spreading fast in S.C. Here's what it says about vaccine exemptions - NPR

More than 550 people have contracted measles in Spartanburg County, S.C., in a fast-growing outbreak. Like a majority of U.S. counties, nonmedical exemptions to school vaccination are also rising.

Spring Hill woman dies as Tennessee investigates histoplasmosis cluster - WZTV

A Spring Hill woman died just days after Tennessee health officials warned doctors to be on higher alert for a rare but potentially severe fungal infection.

Visitor guidance updated at Salina, Abilene hospitals due to increasing respiratory illnesses - Salina Post

Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, KS. Photo courtesy of Salina Regional Health Cent

Cleveland’s ER showdown: Cleveland Clinic sparks healthcare battle with trauma center plan - Cleveland.com

MetroHealth warns a third trauma center would harm patient outcomes, while Chris Quinn questions: "How is Cleveland ill-served by having three great hospital systems ready to treat you?"

Has flu peaked in your state yet? CDC reports declining cases - NBC News

Flu cases are ticking down, but experts warn the U.S. isn’t out of the woods yet.

A Recent Tragedy Has Left My Kids Devastated. But I’m Secretly Pleased. - Slate

Am I a monster?

Want to Live Longer? A New Study Finds These Small Changes Make a Big Difference - marthastewart.com

Prostate drug, abiraterone, to be offered to thousands in England - BBC

Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year.

Amazon confirms it had TB outbreak at Coventry warehouse - BBC

As staff continue to be tested as a precaution, Amazon says, a union calls for the site's closure.

Flu activity elevated across the US with at least 18 million cases: CDC - ABC News

Man’s Switch to Keto Diet Triggers Bizarre, Rare Rash - Gizmodo

Only around 300 cases of so-called "keto rash" have been documented worldwide.

Trump Administration Cancels Grotesquely Unethical Medical Study After Being Caught Red Handed - Futurism

A highly controversial study funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services on infants in West Africa has been halted.

This Popular Painkiller in Your Cabinet May Be Doing More Than You Think - SciTechDaily

Ibuprofen’s anti-inflammatory action may influence cancer risk, but evidence remains complex and routine use for prevention is not advised. Ibuprofen is one of the most widely used pain relievers, commonly taken for headaches, menstrual pain, and other everyd…

Measles vaccine acceptance is mixed amid outbreaks across the US: Experts - ABC News

Arthur Brooks: Do GLP-1s Make Us Happy? - The Free Press

From weight-loss drugs to hair transplants, science offers faster ways to change how we look. But, asks Arthur Brooks, does removing struggle actually improve well-being?

How do vaccine cutbacks affect public health? Ask Japan - Nature

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr slashes the US childhood vaccine roster, Japan is racing to make up for lost ground after decades of setbacks.

Kids' flu shots are lagging despite "super flu" outbreak - Axios

Kids' flu shots are lagging compared to last year, even amid what's shaping up to be a historically nasty influenza season.

We Asked 3 Registered Dietitians to Name the Healthiest Protein Bar—They All Picked the Same Brand - Real Simple

There’s one protein bar that’s worth eating consistently based on ingredients and protein quality. Here’s what dietitians say to look for, and the bar brand that stands out.

New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases across the US and Canada - The Conversation

A particularly infectious subvariant of influenza is keeping emergency room numbers high and causing especially severe illness in children.

I Watched My Wife Die A Horrific Death. I Thought I’d Never Recover — Until 4 Words Changed My Life. - HuffPost

“I lost my ability to care about anything beyond caring for her, lost all my hopes and dreams.”