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HEALTH


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Israel faces growing condemnation over military expansion in Gaza

Read full article: Israel faces growing condemnation over military expansion in Gaza

International condemnation is growing over Israelโ€™s decision for a military takeover of Gaza City.

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Shooter who attacked the CDC headquarters was a 30-year-old man from suburban Atlanta

Read full article: Shooter who attacked the CDC headquarters was a 30-year-old man from suburban Atlanta

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified the man who opened fire at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White of Kennesaw, Georgia.

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1 day ago

Previous sexual assault convict whose killing of a nurse led to safety changes sentenced to 50 years

Read full article: Previous sexual assault convict whose killing of a nurse led to safety changes sentenced to 50 years

A man previously convicted of sexual assault who killed a Connecticut visiting nurse at a halfway house has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder.

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A Florida woman posed as a nurse and treated thousands of unsuspecting patients, officials say

Read full article: A Florida woman posed as a nurse and treated thousands of unsuspecting patients, officials say

Authorities say a Florida woman posed as a licensed nurse and provided medical care to thousands of patients.

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1 day ago

US at plastics treaty talks is rare international participation under Trump. What's the goal?

Read full article: US at plastics treaty talks is rare international participation under Trump. What's the goal?

Under President Donald Trumpโ€™s leadership, the United States has withdrawn from international negotiations and commitments, particularly around climate.

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2 days ago

Liberian women are leading the charge against the country's drug crisis

Read full article: Liberian women are leading the charge against the country's drug crisis

Women in Liberia are leading the charge against the rampant drug abuse ravaging youths in the West African nation.

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RFK Jr.'s vow to overhaul vaccine injury program echoes grievances of anti-vaccine movement

Read full article: RFK Jr.'s vow to overhaul vaccine injury program echoes grievances of anti-vaccine movement

Health Secretary Robert F.

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How the federal mRNA vaccine funding shift affects Houstonโ€™s medical research landscape

Read full article: How the federal mRNA vaccine funding shift affects Houstonโ€™s medical research landscape

Despite 22 active research projects aimed at advancing mRNA vaccines against various diseases, Kennedy claims the technology is ineffective against respiratory infections like COVID-19 and the flu - a stance that contradicts existing scientific evidence.

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Harvard scientists say research could be set back years after funding freeze

Read full article: Harvard scientists say research could be set back years after funding freeze

Hundreds of Harvard researchers have fallen victim to the freeze on funding by the Trump administration.

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Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says

Read full article: Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says

A new federal report finds that most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods.

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Houston manโ€™s search for relief from swollen legs uncovers a surprising diagnosis

Read full article: Houston manโ€™s search for relief from swollen legs uncovers a surprising diagnosis

When persistent leg swelling wouldnโ€™t go away after a flight, one Houston man discovered a surprising diagnosis at Reincke Vein Center. His story highlights a common condition that could be affecting more people than you think.

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FDA flags problems with two Boston Scientific heart devices tied to injuries and deaths

Read full article: FDA flags problems with two Boston Scientific heart devices tied to injuries and deaths

U.S. health officials have issued warnings on two separate Boston Scientific heart devices recently linked to injuries and deaths.

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Trump once hailed mRNA vaccines as a 'medical miracle.' Now RFK Jr. is halting advancement

Read full article: Trump once hailed mRNA vaccines as a 'medical miracle.' Now RFK Jr. is halting advancement

President Donald Trump once hailed mRNA vaccines as a "miracle" for combating COVID-19.

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3 days ago

What to know about mRNA vaccines

Read full article: What to know about mRNA vaccines

Research shows mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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3 days ago

Belarus targets dozens of government critics with raids and detention, advocates say

Read full article: Belarus targets dozens of government critics with raids and detention, advocates say

Authorities in Belarus have launched new raids and detentions against government critics who participated in opposition rallies abroad earlier this year.

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Egyptian minister calls West's response to Gaza suffering shameful

Read full article: Egyptian minister calls West's response to Gaza suffering shameful

Egypt's foreign minister has criticized the international response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called it shameful.

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3 days ago

New studies tie unrecognized deaths and health problems to Maui and LA wildfires

Read full article: New studies tie unrecognized deaths and health problems to Maui and LA wildfires

Three new studies highlight the severe health impacts of recent wildfires on Maui and in Los Angeles.

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3 days ago

Where to find free or low-cost heart screening testing for teens, young adults in the Houston area

Read full article: Where to find free or low-cost heart screening testing for teens, young adults in the Houston area

In a mission now spanning over a decade, KPRC 2 and Investigative Reporter Bill Spencer have partnered with the Cody Stephens Foundation to bring heart testing for young adults.

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3 days ago

What is chikungunya, the virus now spreading in southern China?

Read full article: What is chikungunya, the virus now spreading in southern China?

Chinese authorities have taken action to curb the spread of chikungunya, a virus causing fever and joint pain.

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3 days ago

China fights mosquito-borne chikungunya virus with drones, fines and nets as thousands fall ill

Read full article: China fights mosquito-borne chikungunya virus with drones, fines and nets as thousands fall ill

Chinese authorities are battling a chikungunya virus outbreak using nets, insecticide, and drones.

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3 days ago

NYC gunman who blamed NFL for hiding brain injury dangers suffered from sports concussion, mom said

Read full article: NYC gunman who blamed NFL for hiding brain injury dangers suffered from sports concussion, mom said

The mother of the man who killed four people at a Manhattan office tower home to the NFL told 911 dispatchers during a 2022 incident when he threatened to kill himself that he suffered from a sports-related concussion and other issues.

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RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development

Read full article: RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

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3 days ago

Ban on candy and sugary drinks starts in 2026: Big changes coming to SNAP in Texas

Read full article: Ban on candy and sugary drinks starts in 2026: Big changes coming to SNAP in Texas

Starting April 1, 2026, Texans who use SNAP benefits wonโ€™t be able to buy candy or sweetened drinks โ€” including sodas and artificially sweetened beverages. The change, approved by the federal government, aims to promote healthier food choices.

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A $2.5 billion pledge makes womenโ€™s health a priority in Gates Foundation spend-down

Read full article: A $2.5 billion pledge makes womenโ€™s health a priority in Gates Foundation spend-down

The Gates Foundation has committed $2.5 billion over five years to advance women's health research.

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Raw milk sickens 21 people in Florida including 6 children

Read full article: Raw milk sickens 21 people in Florida including 6 children

Public health officials in Florida are reporting 21 cases of campylobacter and E.

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What to know about Legionnaires' disease, which has sickened dozens in New York City

Read full article: What to know about Legionnaires' disease, which has sickened dozens in New York City

An outbreak of Legionnairesโ€™ disease in New York City has killed three people and sickened more than five dozen since late July.

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The VA wants to end coverage of abortion for US military veterans

Read full article: The VA wants to end coverage of abortion for US military veterans

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is calling for an end to abortion coverage in the medical plans for veterans and their families.

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GOP congressman faces heated town hall where hundreds boo him for supporting Trump's big bill

Read full article: GOP congressman faces heated town hall where hundreds boo him for supporting Trump's big bill

Republican congressman Mike Flood has gotten an earful during a Nebraska town hall held to defend his support of President Donald Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts law.

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Fewer Texas students getting vaccinated: Rising exemptions threaten herd immunity, experts warn

Read full article: Fewer Texas students getting vaccinated: Rising exemptions threaten herd immunity, experts warn

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a troubling trend: fewer kindergarteners in Texas are receiving routine childhood vaccinations, while exemptions are on the rise.

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Takeaways from AP's report on problems in the worldwide campaign to eradicate polio

Read full article: Takeaways from AP's report on problems in the worldwide campaign to eradicate polio

The World Health Organization has closed in on its bold goal of eradicating polio several times, but the paralytic virus is entrenched in parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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Tennessee man noted intense pain during lethal injection without deactivating defibrillator

Read full article: Tennessee man noted intense pain during lethal injection without deactivating defibrillator

An inmate executed by Tennessee without deactivating his implanted defibrillator said he was in serious pain after the lethal injection started.

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Nations gather in Geneva to again confront the world's spiraling plastic pollution crisis

Read full article: Nations gather in Geneva to again confront the world's spiraling plastic pollution crisis

Nations have started a crucial meeting to finalize a treaty to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis.

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Tennessee set to execute inmate without turning off his implanted defibrillator

Read full article: Tennessee set to execute inmate without turning off his implanted defibrillator

Tennessee plans to execute Byron Black without deactivating his defibrillator, raising concerns about potential shocks during the lethal injection.

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Helping kids return to school after trauma: Community grieves together

Read full article: Helping kids return to school after trauma: Community grieves together

In the aftermath of the Hill Country floods, communities are collectively grieving, and parents face the challenge of helping children return to school while managing their trauma.

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Somalia's camel milk revolution is improving nutrition and creating jobs

Read full article: Somalia's camel milk revolution is improving nutrition and creating jobs

Somalia is seeing quiet agricultural revolution centered around camels.

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Harris Health planning expansion of Ben Taub Hospital on 9 acres of Hermann Park land

Read full article: Harris Health planning expansion of Ben Taub Hospital on 9 acres of Hermann Park land

Harris Health System is planning a major expansion of Ben Taub Hospital by acquiring nearly nine acres of Hermann Park, located just across the street, to build a new trauma center tower.

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Got the sniffles? Here's what to know about summer colds, COVID-19 and more

Read full article: Got the sniffles? Here's what to know about summer colds, COVID-19 and more

COVID-19 activity is rising in much of the country.

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AMA and other medical associations are kicked out of CDC vaccine workgroups

Read full article: AMA and other medical associations are kicked out of CDC vaccine workgroups

U.S. health officials have told more than a half-dozen of the nationโ€™s top medical organizations that they will no longer help establish vaccination recommendations.

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An Ohio couple welcomes a baby boy from a nearly 31-year-old frozen embryo

Read full article: An Ohio couple welcomes a baby boy from a nearly 31-year-old frozen embryo

Linda and Tim Pierce have welcomed a baby boy using a 30-year-old embryo.

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States sue Trump, saying he is intimidating hospitals over gender-affirming care for youth

Read full article: States sue Trump, saying he is intimidating hospitals over gender-affirming care for youth

Democratic attorneys general and others are accusing President Donald Trump of intimidating hospitals into dropping gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

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Researchers forecast what Trumpโ€™s bill will mean for patients: Debt and delayed care

Read full article: Researchers forecast what Trumpโ€™s bill will mean for patients: Debt and delayed care

Delayed treatments, canceled doctor visits and skipped prescriptions: Researchers say all will increase because of the tax and spending bill signed into law by President Donald Trump earlier this summer.

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Trump administration weighs fate of $9M stockpile of contraceptives feared earmarked for destruction

Read full article: Trump administration weighs fate of $9M stockpile of contraceptives feared earmarked for destruction

The Trump administration says it is weighing what to do with family planning supplies stored in Europe.

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US childhood vaccination rates fall again as exemptions set another record

Read full article: US childhood vaccination rates fall again as exemptions set another record

U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high.

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Trump's EPA is targeting key vehicle pollution rules. What that means for carmakers

Read full article: Trump's EPA is targeting key vehicle pollution rules. What that means for carmakers

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to relax rules aimed at reducing auto tailpipe emissions.

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How a Michigan program that gives new mothers cash could be a model for rest of US

Read full article: How a Michigan program that gives new mothers cash could be a model for rest of US

A bipartisan program in Michigan aims to address the high costs of parenting by giving mothers thousands of dollars in cash with no strings attached.

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Ousted vaccine panel members say rigorous science is being abandoned

Read full article: Ousted vaccine panel members say rigorous science is being abandoned

Seventeen experts ousted from a U.S. vaccine committee are expressing little faith in what the panel has become.

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Another Trump administration figure who met Laura Loomerโ€™s ire is out. A look at her influence

Read full article: Another Trump administration figure who met Laura Loomerโ€™s ire is out. A look at her influence

President Donald Trump has downplayed the influence of Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur known for her incendiary social media presence, in his administrationโ€™s decision-making.

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What we know about a new health data tracking system being announced by White House

Read full article: What we know about a new health data tracking system being announced by White House

President Donald Trump's announcement of a new private health tracking system to help patients access their health records and monitor wellness is raising a host of privacy concerns.

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Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system with Big Tech's help

Read full article: Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system with Big Tech's help

The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies.

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FDA vaccine chief leaving agency after less than 3 months

Read full article: FDA vaccine chief leaving agency after less than 3 months

Dr. Vinay Prasad is stepping down as the Food and Drug Administrationโ€™s top vaccine regulator after a brief tenure.

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Clarification: Food Dyes-West Virginia story

Read full article: Clarification: Food Dyes-West Virginia story

In a story published July 30, 2025, The Associated Press reported that West Virginia school districts were removing Cool Ranch Doritos from their menus because the current version contains artificial colors.

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Medicaid was signed into law 60 years ago. Trump's big bill is chiseling it back

Read full article: Medicaid was signed into law 60 years ago. Trump's big bill is chiseling it back

This summer, President Donald Trump has begun to chisel back Medicaid and food stamps.

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Dozens killed while seeking food in Gaza as US envoy heads to Israel

Read full article: Dozens killed while seeking food in Gaza as US envoy heads to Israel

At least 48 Palestinians have been killed while waiting for food at a crossing in the Gaza Strip.

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Here's what to know about CTE, the brain disease the NYC shooter blamed for his mental health issues

Read full article: Here's what to know about CTE, the brain disease the NYC shooter blamed for his mental health issues

The man who killed four people in the New York City skyscraper that is home to NFL headquarters carried a note blaming the league for his mental health problems.

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Susan Monarez confirmed as Trump's CDC director

Read full article: Susan Monarez confirmed as Trump's CDC director

Susan Monarez is becoming the next director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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22 Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over Planned Parenthood funding cuts

Read full article: 22 Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over Planned Parenthood funding cuts

A group of more than 20 states are suing the Trump administration over efforts to cut Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood.

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Record-breaking heat wave scorches Southeast US

Read full article: Record-breaking heat wave scorches Southeast US

Residents in the Southeast U.S. are no strangers to hot weather in the summertime.

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US health officials crack down on kratom-related products after complaints from supplement industry

Read full article: US health officials crack down on kratom-related products after complaints from supplement industry

U.S. health officials are cracking down on an opioid-related ingredient being added to drinks, supplements and other products.

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With AI plan, Trump keeps chipping away at a foundational environmental law

Read full article: With AI plan, Trump keeps chipping away at a foundational environmental law

When big infrastructure projects spring up, one crucial law โ€” the National Environmental Policy Act โ€” has for decades been a key way the government has required powerful industry interests to consider the environment and the publicโ€™s voice.

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Sarepta will resume gene therapy shipments after FDA review of recent patient death

Read full article: Sarepta will resume gene therapy shipments after FDA review of recent patient death

Shares of drugmaker Sarepta Therapeutics surged in afterhours trading Monday after the company said it would resume shipping its gene therapy.

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Israel's leader claims no one in Gaza is starving. Data and witnesses disagree

Read full article: Israel's leader claims no one in Gaza is starving. Data and witnesses disagree

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says no one in Gaza is starving.

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To stay sharper while aging, get active, challenge your brain, and eat healthy

Read full article: To stay sharper while aging, get active, challenge your brain, and eat healthy

Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier.

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UN report reveals alarming rise in Africa's food insecurity despite global improvements

Read full article: UN report reveals alarming rise in Africa's food insecurity despite global improvements

A United Nations report highlights rising food insecurity in Africa, with over 1 billion people unable to afford a healthy diet in 2024.

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Texas ranked among worst states in the US for health care: WalletHub

Read full article: Texas ranked among worst states in the US for health care: WalletHub

A new survey from WalletHub is shedding some uncomfortable light on our overall health care in Texas.

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Judge blocks Trump administration's efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

Read full article: Judge blocks Trump administration's efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

A federal judge says Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding.

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Freed from Russian prisons, Ukrainian soldiers lean into counseling to rebuild their lives

Read full article: Freed from Russian prisons, Ukrainian soldiers lean into counseling to rebuild their lives

A former Ukrainian prisoner of war has embraced life with urgency since his release in April.

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NIH cuts spotlight a hidden crisis facing patients with experimental brain implants

Read full article: NIH cuts spotlight a hidden crisis facing patients with experimental brain implants

People with experimental brain implants often turn to the treatment as a last resort, hoping to improve their health when everything else has failed.

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To host UN climate talks, Brazil chose one of its poorer cities. That's no accident

Read full article: To host UN climate talks, Brazil chose one of its poorer cities. That's no accident

This year's United Nations climate conference in November is in Belem, Brazil, a city facing high poverty and infrastructure challenges.

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David Nabarro, British physician who led UN response to Ebola and COVID-19, dies

Read full article: David Nabarro, British physician who led UN response to Ebola and COVID-19, dies

Dr. David Nabarro, a British physician who led the U.N. response to some of the biggest health crises in recent years, including bird flu, Ebola and the coronavirus pandemic, has died.

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As the ADA turns 35, groups fighting for disability rights could see their federal dollars slashed

Read full article: As the ADA turns 35, groups fighting for disability rights could see their federal dollars slashed

Congress is considering proposals from President Donald Trump to slash funding for disability rights centers in each state, and advocates worry that they could lose more than 60% their federal dollars.

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Continuous glucose monitors are in vogue. But do you really need to track your blood sugar?

Read full article: Continuous glucose monitors are in vogue. But do you really need to track your blood sugar?

Continuous glucose monitors that track the rise and fall of sugar in person's blood are growing in popularity.

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The YMCA of Greater Houston launches Phones Down, Eyes Up water safety campaign

Read full article: The YMCA of Greater Houston launches Phones Down, Eyes Up water safety campaign

You can take a water safety pledge today

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Trump administration investigates Oregon's transgender athlete policies

Read full article: Trump administration investigates Oregon's transgender athlete policies

The Trump administration is investigating the Oregon Department of Education after receiving a complaint from a conservative non-profit group alleging the state was violating civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams.

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Southern China hit by outbreak of mosquito-borne infection chikungunya

Read full article: Southern China hit by outbreak of mosquito-borne infection chikungunya

China is experiencing a chikungunya outbreak with thousands of cases reported in the south over two weeks.

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EU regulator green lights an injectable HIV drug that could help stop transmission

Read full article: EU regulator green lights an injectable HIV drug that could help stop transmission

The European Medicines Agency has recommended authorizing a twice-yearly injectable drug to prevent HIV.

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Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez enters 2026 governor's race, calls Trump a 'maniac'

Read full article: Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez enters 2026 governor's race, calls Trump a 'maniac'

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez is the first Democrat to officially enter the race for governor.

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How views of the Supreme Court have changed since 2022 abortion ruling, according to AP-NORC polling

Read full article: How views of the Supreme Court have changed since 2022 abortion ruling, according to AP-NORC polling

A new poll shows Americansโ€™ views of the Supreme Court have moderated somewhat since the courtโ€™s standing dropped sharply after its ruling overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022.

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Doctors in England start a 5-day strike over pay. The government says it will hurt patients

Read full article: Doctors in England start a 5-day strike over pay. The government says it will hurt patients

Thousands of doctors in England's state-funded health system have walked off the job in a five-day strike over pay.

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Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court to allow $783 million research-funding cuts

Read full article: Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court to allow $783 million research-funding cuts

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to cut hundreds of millions of dollarsโ€™ worth of research funding in its push to roll back federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

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Parents seeking religious exemptions to school vaccines win reprieve in a West Virginia county

Read full article: Parents seeking religious exemptions to school vaccines win reprieve in a West Virginia county

A West Virginia judge has allowed children from three families to attend school without required vaccinations.

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How US adults feel about legal abortion 3 years after Roe was overturned, according to AP-NORC poll

Read full article: How US adults feel about legal abortion 3 years after Roe was overturned, according to AP-NORC poll

A new poll finds that despite dramatic changes in abortion availability, support for abortion rights among U.S. adults is close to where it was just before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

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The US fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data shows

Read full article: The US fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data shows

New federal data shows the fertility rate in the U.S. dropped to an all-time low in 2024 with less than 1.6 kids per woman.

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Texas A&M's collie mascot Reveille X has eye removed after glaucoma diagnosis

Read full article: Texas A&M's collie mascot Reveille X has eye removed after glaucoma diagnosis

Texas A&M's rough collie mascot has had her right eye removed due to glaucoma.

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What to know about Parkinson's disease after Ozzy Osbourne's death

Read full article: What to know about Parkinson's disease after Ozzy Osbourne's death

Heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne died this week at 76, about five years after announcing he had Parkinsonโ€™s disease.

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For hope on climate change, follow the money, UN chief tells AP

Read full article: For hope on climate change, follow the money, UN chief tells AP

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says money, not just science, makes the case for curbing climate change.

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Teens say they are turning to AI for friendship

Read full article: Teens say they are turning to AI for friendship

Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI for advice, emotional support and decision-making, according to a new study.

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AFP journalists sound alarm about dire conditions faced by hungry colleagues in Gaza

Read full article: AFP journalists sound alarm about dire conditions faced by hungry colleagues in Gaza

A group of journalists at Agence France-Presse is sounding the alarm about conditions faced by their colleagues working in Gaza, saying that without immediate intervention, the last reporters working there will die.

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US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of disturbing near-misses

Read full article: US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of disturbing near-misses

The U.S. is developing new safeguards for the organ transplant system after a government investigation found a Kentucky group continued preparations for donation by some patients who showed signs of life.

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What to know about soda sweeteners as sugar returns to American Coke

Read full article: What to know about soda sweeteners as sugar returns to American Coke

President Donald Trump teased the announcement last week, but Coca-Cola finally confirmed it Tuesday: a version of Cokeโ€™s trademark cola sweetened with cane sugar will be released in the U.S. this fall.

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Smoking or oxygen machine may have caused deadly fire at Massachusetts assisted-living home

Read full article: Smoking or oxygen machine may have caused deadly fire at Massachusetts assisted-living home

Investigators say a fire that killed 10 people at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility was likely caused by smoking or an oxygen machine's electrical problem.

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Sarepta shares slide again as drugmaker bows to FDA pressure to pause gene therapy

Read full article: Sarepta shares slide again as drugmaker bows to FDA pressure to pause gene therapy

Sarepta Therapeutics is pausing shipments of its gene therapy for muscular dystrophy following several patient deaths that have attracted attention from regulators.

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More than 100K ice cream bars recalled in 23 states, including Texas, over possible listeria contamination

Read full article: More than 100K ice cream bars recalled in 23 states, including Texas, over possible listeria contamination

Check your freezer!

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2 workers hospitalized for โ€˜headaches and nauseaโ€™ after unknown odor at Deer Park chemical plant

Read full article: 2 workers hospitalized for โ€˜headaches and nauseaโ€™ after unknown odor at Deer Park chemical plant

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said there is an unknown odor at an industrial site "causing some to experience headaches and nausea."

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UN body says Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 aid-seekers in Gaza since May, as hunger worsens

Read full article: UN body says Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 aid-seekers in Gaza since May, as hunger worsens

The United Nations human rights office says more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since May while trying to get food in the Gaza Strip.

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Planned Parenthood wins partial victory in legal fight with Trump administration over funding cuts

Read full article: Planned Parenthood wins partial victory in legal fight with Trump administration over funding cuts

Planned Parenthood has won a partial victory in a legal fight with President Donald Trumpโ€™s administration over its efforts to defund the organization in tax legislation.

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Lawsuit challenges restrictions on Head Start for kids in the US illegally

Read full article: Lawsuit challenges restrictions on Head Start for kids in the US illegally

A coalition of 21 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump administrationโ€™s restrictions on social services for immigrants in the country illegally, including the federal preschool program Head Start, health clinics and adult education.

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FDA names former pharmaceutical company executive to oversee US drug program

Read full article: FDA names former pharmaceutical company executive to oversee US drug program

The Food and Drug Administration named a longtime pharmaceutical executive to run the agencyโ€™s drug program.

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Bees have some ways to cope with a warming Earth, but researchers fear for their future

Read full article: Bees have some ways to cope with a warming Earth, but researchers fear for their future

As global temperatures rise under climate change, the bees responsible for pollinating many crops are under increasing stress and scientists are trying to understand how they are affected.

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Why Texas immigrants are more afraid to go to the doctor โ€” even when they need medical care

Read full article: Why Texas immigrants are more afraid to go to the doctor โ€” even when they need medical care

Immigrants in Texas's Rio Grande Valley are avoiding medical care due to intensified deportation efforts under the Trump administration.

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Harvard seeks billions in funding restored at a pivotal hearing in its standoff with Trump

Read full article: Harvard seeks billions in funding restored at a pivotal hearing in its standoff with Trump

Harvard University has appeared in federal court, challenging $2.6 billion in funding cuts by the Trump administration.

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