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CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut looms - AP News
Two new studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show wastewater monitoring of measles can flag measles spread days to weeks in advance. But officials say funding for the nationwide surveillance system is at risk under the Trump administrat…

Democratic Women’s Caucus commends FDA for lifting black box warning on estrogen - The Hill
The House Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) commended the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for lifting the black box warning on estrogen-based products for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). …
Inside the 'silent epidemic' CEO says is 'bankrupting' the country - MSN

Study finds a simple path to stronger memory and a biologically younger brain - Earth.com
Adults who followed aerobic exercise guidelines showed slower brain aging on MRI, offering clues for midlife brain health.

"Excessive Gaming" Could Be Damaging Your Health, Study Suggests - GameSpot
If you play games for more than 10 hours a week, you could be negatively impacting your diet and sleep.
We have to stop freaking out about every new microplastics study - vox.com

Finally, Some Good News in the Fight Against Cancer - Gizmodo
The American Cancer Society’s annual report found that 70% of patients now survive at least five years after diagnosis.
Teen Left Paralyzed, Unable to Speak After Symptoms Dismissed as ‘Period Pain’: ‘Unexpected Tragedy’ - Yahoo News UK
Shakira Gorman, 17, suffered a spinal stroke and remains hospitalized

Phoenix area’s 1st measles case of year confirmed by county health officials - KTAR News 92.3 FM
Maricopa County health officials reported the Phoenix area’s first measles case of 2026 on Thursday.
Scientists Raise Doubts over Microplastics Studies - Ground News
An investigation raised serious doubts over the trustworthiness of research into microplastics. In recent years thousands of studies have found the presence of tiny fragments of plastic, some smaller than a millionth of a meter, in the human body, which are r…
We asked dietitians what they actually think of weight-loss apps like Noom - AOL.com
Harrison hospital opens $6.2M rehab center for stroke, surgery recovery - TribLIVE.com

2 new pediatric measles cases reported in Buncombe County siblings: health officials - WLOS
Two new cases of measles have been confirmed in preschool and school-aged siblings in Buncombe County, according to local officials.

FDA tells Sanofi, GSK, AZ and CSL to include warnings for febrile seizures on flu shot labels - Fierce Pharma
The FDA has told the makers of six flu vaccines that they need to add a notification to the label of their shots, warning of the risk of febrile seizures, which can occur after childhood vaccinatio | The FDA has told the makers of six flu vaccines that they n…
An oncologist was shocked to learn she had breast cancer. She had no symptoms and thought she was low-risk. - businessinsider.com
An oncologist and busy mom of three was shocked to find she had breast cancer after years of clear screenings and no symptoms.

MIND diet may protect the brain by slowing biological aging - PsyPost
While ultra-processed foods are linked to higher rates of dementia and anxiety, the MIND diet may offer a powerful shield. A large-scale analysis sheds light on the biological pathways that might explain these opposing effects on brain health.

A Viral TikTok About Grandparents Kissing Newborn Babies Caused An Uproar. Doctors Weigh In. - HuffPost
A first-time mom received backlash for saying she does not let her mom kiss her newborn. Doctors and pediatric infectious disease experts share their crucial advice for parents.
Half of GLP-1 users ditch their injections — and some are turning to other weight-loss methods instead - MarketWatch
New research has found that 50% of patients regain the weight they lost if they stop taking Wegovy and Zepbound

Cleveland Clinic seeks Level 1 trauma center for main campus - Cleveland.com
MetroHealth says Greater Cleveland cannot sustain three Level I trauma centers and warns the move will harm patient outcomes and increase costs for the community.

Pitt study underscores chance for independence after severe brain injury - TribLIVE.com
When Gabe Brown woke from a coma last January at UPMC Mercy hospital, he could do little more than tilt his head and shift his eyes. The 28-year-old suffered a severe traumatic brain injury nearly four months earlier while on a honeymoon in Jamaica with his w…