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Brown University Health enacts mask mandate amid rise in respiratory viruses - WJAR

Brown University Health announced it is moving to respiratory status yellow across all facilities starting on Thursday.

A person with measles traveled in Virginia and North Carolina, officials say - The Washington Post

Public health officials in North Carolina and Virginia warned of possible exposures after the person traveled in the states in early December.

These are the best snow shovels for seniors, according to medical experts - AOL.com

It's going to be a cold and snowy winter! We asked experts for their recommendations on the best snow shovels for seniors.

There's a Scientific Reason December 'Arrives Sooner' Every Year - ScienceAlert

How is it December already? What happened to 2025? And how did we suddenly jump from eating Easter eggs to putting up Christmas trees? To understand why our perception of time seems to bend and warp, we need to dig into how our brains tell time in the first p…

The surprising truth about who the loneliest generations are - BBC

Conversations around it often focus on the elderly. But by some measures, people in their 20s are the loneliest group in Britain

H5N1: Indian scientists predict how bird flu could spread to humans - BBC

Scientists have warned H5N1 bird flu could make a dangerous leap to humans, triggering a global health crisis.

Family of man disfigured by metro Atlanta dermatologist awarded $56.8 million - WSB-TV

A jury awarded more than $50 million to the estate of Vietnam veteran Tony Waldrop.

‘Ozempic vagina’ side effect is costing women £2,000 to reverse - LADbible

Cosmetic surgeons say there has been a huge spike in the number of women looking into a procedure known as 'labia puffing' after losing weight on Ozempic.

Measles case confirmed in person who traveled through RDU - ABC11

Anyone who was in Terminal 2 at RDU on that day could have been exposed to measles and should monitor for symptoms.

Study finds doing this impacts how fast your brain will age - Deseret News

What exercise is tied to a younger, healthier brain? Does building muscle slow down aging? Can lifting weights help with brain health?

Visitor restrictions begin at WakeMed for flu season - WRAL

Seasonal visitation restrictions at WakeMed’s facilities will go into effect on Dec. 22 to try to limit the spread of illness during flu season.

Whooping cough cases soar as vaccine rates drop among kids - NBC News

As of Dec. 6, the CDC logged 26,632 cases of whooping cough in 2025. The last time the U.S. saw so many cases was more than a decade ago in 2014.

Norovirus cases increase in Los Angeles County: Health officials - ABC News

One Generic Cancer Drug Costs $35. Or $134. Or $13,000. - Bloomberg.com

Hundreds of hospitals across the US are marking up old cancer treatments — in some cases hundreds of times what Medicare pays.

Little-known tree has enormous potential as both food and medicine - Earth.com

Hymenaea courbaril, a tropical tree, provides fiber, antioxidants, and natural gums with potential benefits for health and the food industry.

RDU passenger had measles: Dec. 10 travelers warned - WRAL

Health leaders are warning travelers who were in Terminal 2 of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10.

The Surprising Benefits of Eating Sourdough, According to Nutrition Experts - marthastewart.com

Find out how eating sourdough increases your intake of beneficial gut bacteria and antioxidants. Plus, learn how it compares to other breads in how it impacts your body and provides nutrients.

Mosquitoes track human scent like GPS, which is how they choose bite victims - Earth.com

Malaria mosquitoes track humans by scent, not random flight, revealing why some people are bitten more at night.

Golden Retriever Clearly Has Beef With the Neighborhood Snowman and It's Cracking Us Up - Yahoo

The Snowman isn't amused.

First pediatric flu death reported in North Carolina for 2025-2026 season - WLOS

The first pediatric flu-related death of the 2025-2026 season in North Carolina has been reported, state health officials confirmed.