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CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut looms - AP News
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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…

Associated PressDevi Shastri
Democratic Women’s Caucus commends FDA for lifting black box warning on estrogen - The Hill
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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). …

The HillJoseph Choi
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Inside the 'silent epidemic' CEO says is 'bankrupting' the country - MSN

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Study finds a simple path to stronger memory and a biologically younger brain - Earth.com
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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.

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"Excessive Gaming" Could Be Damaging Your Health, Study Suggests - GameSpot
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"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.

GameSpotLevi Winslow
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We have to stop freaking out about every new microplastics study - vox.com

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Finally, Some Good News in the Fight Against Cancer - Gizmodo
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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.

Gizmodo.comEllyn Lapointe
Teen Left Paralyzed, Unable to Speak After Symptoms Dismissed as ‘Period Pain’: ‘Unexpected Tragedy’ - Yahoo News UK
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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

PEOPLEVanessa Etienne
Phoenix area’s 1st measles case of year confirmed by county health officials - KTAR News 92.3 FM
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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.

KTAR.comKevin Stone
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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…

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We asked dietitians what they actually think of weight-loss apps like Noom - AOL.com

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Harrison hospital opens $6.2M rehab center for stroke, surgery recovery - TribLIVE.com

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2 new pediatric measles cases reported in Buncombe County siblings: health officials - WLOS
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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.

WLOSMarisa Sardonia
FDA tells Sanofi, GSK, AZ and CSL to include warnings for febrile seizures on flu shot labels - Fierce Pharma
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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…

FiercePharmaKevin Dunleavy
An oncologist was shocked to learn she had breast cancer. She had no symptoms and thought she was low-risk. - businessinsider.com
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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.

Business InsiderGabby Landsverk
MIND diet may protect the brain by slowing biological aging - PsyPost
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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.

PsyPostKarina Petrova
A Viral TikTok About Grandparents Kissing Newborn Babies Caused An Uproar. Doctors Weigh In. - HuffPost
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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.

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Half of GLP-1 users ditch their injections — and some are turning to other weight-loss methods instead - MarketWatch
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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

MarketWatchJaimy Lee
Cleveland Clinic seeks Level 1 trauma center for main campus - Cleveland.com
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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.

cleveland.comJulie Washington, cleveland.com
Pitt study underscores chance for independence after severe brain injury - TribLIVE.com
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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…

TribLIVEJack Troy