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WEATHER ALERT

2 rip current statements in effect for Duval, Coastal, Inland and Nassau, Coastal, Inland Regions

HEALTH


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2 hours ago

In one Indian city, reflective paint and bus stop sprinklers offer relief from killer heat

Read full article: In one Indian city, reflective paint and bus stop sprinklers offer relief from killer heat

Rising heat is a problem for millions of people in India, and one western city is pointing the way in figuring out some ways to deal with it.

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8 hours ago

Facing lawsuit, USDA says it will restore climate change-related webpages

Read full article: Facing lawsuit, USDA says it will restore climate change-related webpages

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has agreed to restore webpages related to climate change after it was sued earlier this year over the deletions.

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8 hours ago

Health professionals, Clay County leaders talk vaping, nutrition and recreation at health summit

Read full article: Health professionals, Clay County leaders talk vaping, nutrition and recreation at health summit

Health professionals met with county leaders in Fleming Island to discuss where the county needs to improve.

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9 hours ago

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs bill to tap unused ACA insurance funds for abortion grant program

Read full article: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs bill to tap unused ACA insurance funds for abortion grant program

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed a bill into law to make Maryland the first state to use money collected from a surcharge on insurance plans sold under the Affordable Care Act to pay for an abortion grant program.

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11 hours ago

FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove ingestible fluoride products used to protect kids' teeth

Read full article: FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove ingestible fluoride products used to protect kids' teeth

U.S. health officials are announcing an effort to phase out ingestible fluoride supplements used to strengthen children’s teeth, citing possible health risks.

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14 hours ago

Colorectal surgeon talks similarities between diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, anal cancer

Read full article: Colorectal surgeon talks similarities between diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, anal cancer

Dr. Andrew Schlussel, a Colorectal Surgeon with HCA Florida Memorial Hospital joined the Morning Show to talk about diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, and anal cancer and how they all share similar symptoms.

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16 hours ago

UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down as company lowers, then withdraws financial outlook for 2025

Read full article: UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down as company lowers, then withdraws financial outlook for 2025

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down from his post for personal reasons and the health care giant says it’s suspending its full-year forecast due to higher-than-expected medical costs.

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17 hours ago

How to avoid false blood pressure highs

Read full article: How to avoid false blood pressure highs

Having high blood pressure, called hypertension, is the biggest risk for disability, dementia, and early death around the world, and in the U.S., almost half of adults have it.

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23 hours ago

What to know about California Gov. Gavin Newsom's move to ban encampments

Read full article: What to know about California Gov. Gavin Newsom's move to ban encampments

California’s governor once again called upon the state’s cities and counties to ban homeless encampments.

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1 day ago

Mercury fuels gold mining in Senegal. And it’s poisoning the people who use it

Read full article: Mercury fuels gold mining in Senegal. And it’s poisoning the people who use it

In Senegal’s gold-rich Kedougou region, women and children face serious health risks from mercury exposure used in gold processing.

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1 day ago

House GOP reveals Trump’s tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans in bill, but costs run high

Read full article: House GOP reveals Trump’s tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans in bill, but costs run high

House Republicans have revealed the sweeping tax provisions for President Donald Trump’s big bill.

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1 day ago

Illinois governor is first in US to block federal access to personal data on autism

Read full article: Illinois governor is first in US to block federal access to personal data on autism

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed an executive order protecting the privacy of autism-related health data.

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1 day ago

US health officials advise older travelers not to get a chikungunya vaccine

Read full article: US health officials advise older travelers not to get a chikungunya vaccine

The U.S. government is advising that international travelers age 60 and older not get a chikungunya vaccine as it investigates possible side effects.

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Navigating a cancer diagnosis: Communicating with loved ones

Read full article: Navigating a cancer diagnosis: Communicating with loved ones

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming and change your world in an instant.

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1 day ago

Skincare Essentials: The best daily skincare routines for younger and older people

Read full article: Skincare Essentials: The best daily skincare routines for younger and older people

Healthy skin doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming.

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1 day ago

Mexico says US suspension of beef imports because of screwworm is unfair

Read full article: Mexico says US suspension of beef imports because of screwworm is unfair

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has described as “unfair” the decision by the Trump administration to suspend imports of Mexican beef cattle for 15 days due to the detection of screwworm in shipments.

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1 day ago

What to know about food poisoning illnesses caused by listeria

Read full article: What to know about food poisoning illnesses caused by listeria

U.S. health officials say a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks has sickened at least 10 people.

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1 day ago

Local dentist discusses Florida’s decision to ban fluoride from public water supplies

Read full article: Local dentist discusses Florida’s decision to ban fluoride from public water supplies

Florida is set to become the second state in the country to ban fluoride from being added to public water supplies. The first was Utah.

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1 day ago

Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs

Read full article: Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to electively lower the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. or face new limits down the road over what the government will pay.

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1 day ago

Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't end its blockade

Read full article: Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't end its blockade

Food security experts say the Gaza Strip is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t lift its blockade and stop its military campaign.

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1 day ago

Keeping children safe from potentially deadly bites this season

Read full article: Keeping children safe from potentially deadly bites this season

Mosquitoes are thriving earlier and later and are spreading to new areas as rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns create the perfect conditions for these pests to multiply.

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1 day ago

How to deal with a denied insurance claim

Read full article: How to deal with a denied insurance claim

Denial doesn’t mean you should immediately pay out of pocket or skip the care you need. Consumer Reports says it’s easier to appeal a denial than you might think.

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2 days ago

LIVE: Trump to sign executive order on prescription drug prices

Read full article: LIVE: Trump to sign executive order on prescription drug prices

President Donald Trump says he’ll sign an executive order that, if implemented, could bring down the costs of some medications.

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2 days ago

Zepbound beats Wegovy for weight loss in first head-to-head trial of blockbuster drugs

Read full article: Zepbound beats Wegovy for weight loss in first head-to-head trial of blockbuster drugs

A new study shows that people Zepbound lost about 50% more weight than those using Wegovy.

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2 days ago

At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods

Read full article: At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods

Federal officials say at least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several items.

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2 days ago

Late abortions are rare. The US just lost a clinic that offered the procedure for over 50 years

Read full article: Late abortions are rare. The US just lost a clinic that offered the procedure for over 50 years

An abortion clinic in Colorado that for more than 50 years served people who looked to terminate their pregnancies in the second or third trimester quietly closed last month.

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Orange Park coffee shop owner diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer celebrates triumph over disease

Read full article: Orange Park coffee shop owner diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer celebrates triumph over disease

The Orange Park community honored the owner of a beloved coffee shop who triumphed over a rare form of breast cancer.

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On podcasts, Trump’s surgeon general pick touts organics, questions vaccines and talks spirituality

Read full article: On podcasts, Trump’s surgeon general pick touts organics, questions vaccines and talks spirituality

President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, has appeared on numerous wellness and right-wing podcasts over the past year.

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Investigators outline final moments of plane crash that killed former college soccer star and family

Read full article: Investigators outline final moments of plane crash that killed former college soccer star and family

Federal investigators are outlining the final moments of a plane crash in upstate New York last month that killed a high-achieving family from Massachusetts.

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First at-home test kit for cervical cancer approved by the FDA, company says

Read full article: First at-home test kit for cervical cancer approved by the FDA, company says

U.S. officials have approved the first cervical cancer test that allows women to collect their own sample at home.

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The US has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks

Read full article: The US has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks

The U.S. is up to 1,001 confirmed measles cases.

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FDA will allow three new color additives made from minerals, algae and flower petals

Read full article: FDA will allow three new color additives made from minerals, algae and flower petals

The FDA says it will allow three new color additives made from natural sources to be used in the nation's food supply.

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To keep millions alive after aid cuts, pull climate and other funding in richer nations, group says

Read full article: To keep millions alive after aid cuts, pull climate and other funding in richer nations, group says

Leading aid organizations are triaging aid after countries led by the U.S. funnel less money to foreign assistance.

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Ascension St. Vincent’s to host free medical clinic on Jacksonville’s Westside

Read full article: Ascension St. Vincent’s to host free medical clinic on Jacksonville’s Westside

Ascension St. Vincent’s is hosting a special event to serve those in need.

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UN agencies warn that Israel's plans for aid distribution will endanger lives in Gaza

Read full article: UN agencies warn that Israel's plans for aid distribution will endanger lives in Gaza

International aid agencies warn that plans presented by Israel to control aid distribution in Gaza will only increase suffering and death in the devastated Palestinian territory.

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How psychedelics could help treat anxiety and depression

Read full article: How psychedelics could help treat anxiety and depression

Reports show anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health conditions for adults here in the United States. But not everyone responds to traditional treatment, which is why researchers are now exploring the use of psychedelics.

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Thanks, mom! Things we inherit from our mothers whether we like it or not

Read full article: Thanks, mom! Things we inherit from our mothers whether we like it or not

She gave you life, love, and probably more than a few of your best traits! With 20 thousand genes shaping who we are, roughly half come from dad — but today, we’re celebrating the half that comes from mom!

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Daughter says mom 'gave me life twice' with kidney donation as pair graduate nursing school together

Read full article: Daughter says mom 'gave me life twice' with kidney donation as pair graduate nursing school together

Two years after a Louisiana mother donated her kidney to her daughter, the duo graduated together from nursing school.

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Asbestos clinic forced to close in Montana town where thousands have been sickened by dust

Read full article: Asbestos clinic forced to close in Montana town where thousands have been sickened by dust

An asbestos screening clinic in a Montana town where thousands have been sickened dust from a nearby mine has been shuttered by local authorities.

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Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order

Read full article: Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order

The Pentagon will immediately begin moving as many as 1,000 openly identifying transgender service members out of the military and give others 30 days to self-identify.

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US infant mortality dropped in 2024. Experts partly credit RSV shots

Read full article: US infant mortality dropped in 2024. Experts partly credit RSV shots

The nation’s infant mortality rate is falling.

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Is mother’s intuition real?

Read full article: Is mother’s intuition real?

Have you ever noticed that your mom always seems to know when something is wrong? Some people call it mother’s intuition, but is that actually a real thing?

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US says it will reduce health aid to Zambia because medicines were stolen and sold

Read full article: US says it will reduce health aid to Zambia because medicines were stolen and sold

The United States will cut $50 million worth of medical aid a year to Zambia because of “systematic” theft of the aid in past years and the government’s failure to crack down on the corruption.

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Cancer before age 50 is increasing. A new study looks at which types

Read full article: Cancer before age 50 is increasing. A new study looks at which types

A new U.S. government study provides the most complete picture yet of early-onset cancers, defined as cancer diagnosed before age 50.

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The Gates Foundation’s first 25 years: How it changed global health and philanthropy

Read full article: The Gates Foundation’s first 25 years: How it changed global health and philanthropy

In its first 25 years, the Gates Foundation became one of the world’s largest charitable foundations and one of the most powerful institutions in global health.

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GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs in Trump's tax breaks bill

Read full article: GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs in Trump's tax breaks bill

As Republican leaders draft President Donald Trump’s big bill of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, dozens of more moderate Republicans from contested congressional districts have positioned themselves at the center of the negotiating table.

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More older Americans worry Social Security won't be there for them, an AP-NORC poll finds

Read full article: More older Americans worry Social Security won't be there for them, an AP-NORC poll finds

A poll finds that as the Social Security Administration undergoes massive changes and staffing cuts ushered in by the Trump administration, an increasing share of older Americans, particularly Democrats, aren’t confident the benefit will be available to them.

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Prescription risk: These medications could increase your dementia risk

Read full article: Prescription risk: These medications could increase your dementia risk

They are supposed to make you feel better, but did you know some of the medicines in your cabinet could be putting you at risk for dementia?

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Aid group closes soup kitchens across Gaza due to dwindling supplies

Read full article: Aid group closes soup kitchens across Gaza due to dwindling supplies

A U.S.-based aid group says that Israel’s ongoing blockade of humanitarian assistance for Gaza has forced the closure of its community soup kitchens.

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Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general

Read full article: Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general

President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

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Energy Star, efficiency program that has steered consumer choice, targeted in cuts

Read full article: Energy Star, efficiency program that has steered consumer choice, targeted in cuts

Consumer and environmental groups are criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency's plan to eliminate its Energy Star offices.

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House GOP backing off some Medicaid cuts as report shows millions of people would lose health care

Read full article: House GOP backing off some Medicaid cuts as report shows millions of people would lose health care

House Republicans appear to be backing off some, but not all, of the steep reductions to the Medicaid program as part of their big tax breaks bill.

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US Health department will analyze data from autistic Medicare, Medicaid enrollees, RFK Jr. says

Read full article: US Health department will analyze data from autistic Medicare, Medicaid enrollees, RFK Jr. says

The U.S. Health and Human Services department will start a research project to examine medical data and records of Medicaid and Medicare enrollees who have been diagnosed with autism, health secretary Robert F.

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Moderna study shows immune response in older adults for a combo flu and COVID-19 shot

Read full article: Moderna study shows immune response in older adults for a combo flu and COVID-19 shot

A combination shot for flu and COVID-19 using messenger RNA generated antibodies in a company-funded study.

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Is your diet contributing to your anxiety?

Read full article: Is your diet contributing to your anxiety?

Foods that are “anxiety promoters” include highly processed foods, fried foods, fast food, foods with lots of sugar or caffeine and alcohol.

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Fleet farming: How a flagship program is converting lawns to produce-producing gardens

Read full article: Fleet farming: How a flagship program is converting lawns to produce-producing gardens

More than 17 million Americans live in food deserts where it’s difficult for families to find fresh, affordable produce. But fleet farming is not only feeding families but growing resilience and hope.

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Critic of drug industry and COVID-19 measures to lead FDA vaccine program

Read full article: Critic of drug industry and COVID-19 measures to lead FDA vaccine program

The Food and Drug Administration says that a prominent medical contrarian and critic of the drug industry will head its vaccine center.

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What customers can expect as Rite Aid closes or sells all its drugstores

Read full article: What customers can expect as Rite Aid closes or sells all its drugstores

Rite Aid customers can expect their local store to close or change ownership in the next few months as the struggling drugstore chain goes through another bankruptcy filing.

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UNAIDS to slash workforce by more than half as funding by US and other big donors disappears

Read full article: UNAIDS to slash workforce by more than half as funding by US and other big donors disappears

The United Nations agency that fights HIV says it plans to slash its workforce by more than half as a result of sweeping funding cuts from longtime donors in the United States, Asia and Europe.

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How Utah dentists are preparing patients for the first statewide fluoride ban

Read full article: How Utah dentists are preparing patients for the first statewide fluoride ban

Utah dentists say they’re bracing for an increase in tooth decay among the state’s most vulnerable people.

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Your sister’s pregnancy can alert you to your heart disease risk

Read full article: Your sister’s pregnancy can alert you to your heart disease risk

When a woman gets pregnant, doctors tell her to take certain precautions to ensure she and her baby remain healthy. But now there’s another person whose health matters as well…

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Disabled workers have faced prejudice. Now they face DOGE firings

Read full article: Disabled workers have faced prejudice. Now they face DOGE firings

Layoffs of disabled workers across the federal government are raising questions about its commitment to inclusion.

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A GOP Nebraska bill would criminalize hemp-based THC. Opponents say it could make grandma a felon

Read full article: A GOP Nebraska bill would criminalize hemp-based THC. Opponents say it could make grandma a felon

A bill winding its way through the Nebraska Legislature would criminalize the sale and possession of an array of products containing hemp-based THC.

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Michigan governor candidate says miscarriage prompted her to prioritize reproductive health access

Read full article: Michigan governor candidate says miscarriage prompted her to prioritize reproductive health access

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor in 2026 and sharing new anecdotes in her upcoming political memoir, “The Purposeful Warrior,” including her experience with miscarriage.

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Trump administration asks judge to toss suit restricting access to abortion medication

Read full article: Trump administration asks judge to toss suit restricting access to abortion medication

President Donald Trump's administration has asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit from three Republican-led states seeking to cut off telehealth access to the abortion medication mifepristone.

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New salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry, CDC says

Read full article: New salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry, CDC says

Health officials say at least seven people in six states have been affected in a new salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry.

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Pope Francis donated a popemobile to serve as a mobile health unit for Gaza children

Read full article: Pope Francis donated a popemobile to serve as a mobile health unit for Gaza children

Before he died, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a mobile health unit to serve the children of Gaza, officials said Monday.

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20 attorneys general ask federal judge to reverse deep cuts to US Health and Human Services

Read full article: 20 attorneys general ask federal judge to reverse deep cuts to US Health and Human Services

Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D.

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How cruise ship passengers can stay safe from the latest version of norovirus

Read full article: How cruise ship passengers can stay safe from the latest version of norovirus

Americans planning cruise ship vacations may have new concerns this spring and summer.

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Democratic senators press Trump administration on how it will protect endangered species

Read full article: Democratic senators press Trump administration on how it will protect endangered species

Three Democratic U.S. senators are asking the Trump administration to explain how it analyzed a proposed rule to eliminate habitat protections for endangered and threatened species — and whether industry had a hand in drafting it.

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Woman diagnosed with melanoma on fingernail. What you need to know about this type of skin cancer

Read full article: Woman diagnosed with melanoma on fingernail. What you need to know about this type of skin cancer

Melanoma in situ is not thought to be caused by sun exposure and can also be confused with other medical issues, which is why it’s important to consult with a dermatologist if you notice anything unusual.

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Consumer Reports releases its report on the best sunscreens of 2025

Read full article: Consumer Reports releases its report on the best sunscreens of 2025

Consumer Reports just released its exclusive annual sunscreen ratings, putting more than 100 products to the test, and revealing surprising gaps in how they protect you from the sun’s cancer-causing rays.

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Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro leaves hospital after recovering from bowel surgery

Read full article: Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro leaves hospital after recovering from bowel surgery

Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro has been discharged from the hospital three weeks after undergoing surgery for bowel obstruction.

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1 in 6 couples face infertility: What you need to know

Read full article: 1 in 6 couples face infertility: What you need to know

Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples, yet it’s often left undiscussed. Experts are encouraging open conversations and early medical evaluation to help couples navigate the challenges of starting a family.

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Chilean woman with muscular dystrophy becomes face of euthanasia debate as bill stalls in Senate

Read full article: Chilean woman with muscular dystrophy becomes face of euthanasia debate as bill stalls in Senate

While right-wing populism surges in some of the world’s leading democracies, Chile’s leftist government is rushing in the opposite direction, taking on sensitive, liberal social issues in its waning months.

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Cuts have eliminated more than a dozen US government health-tracking programs

Read full article: Cuts have eliminated more than a dozen US government health-tracking programs

More than a dozen data-gathering programs that track deaths and disease appear to have been eliminated in the tornado of layoffs and proposed budget cuts in the Trump administration’s first 100 days.

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A community rallied to share flu shot experiences. Then the government stopped the study

Read full article: A community rallied to share flu shot experiences. Then the government stopped the study

Some Denver parents got texts during this winter's brutal flu season with videos sharing why people in their neighborhoods chose flu shots for their kids.

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Desperate children and adults in Gaza struggle to get food as Israel blocks aid

Read full article: Desperate children and adults in Gaza struggle to get food as Israel blocks aid

Young children and adults in Gaza frantically wave pots and pans at charity workers.

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CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years

Read full article: CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years

More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 years ago.

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Snakes have bitten this man hundreds of times. His blood could help make a better treatment

Read full article: Snakes have bitten this man hundreds of times. His blood could help make a better treatment

A Wisconsin man has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times, and scientists are studying his blood to treat snakebite.

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Altar acupuncture: A Minneapolis church brings well-being sessions to its migrant ministry

Read full article: Altar acupuncture: A Minneapolis church brings well-being sessions to its migrant ministry

A Lutheran church in Minneapolis is taking practical steps to help its mostly Latino immigrant congregation deal with the uncertainty and stress of a Trump administration crackdown.

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Raising change: How to build child-first communities

Read full article: Raising change: How to build child-first communities

In big cities and small towns, families across the country are facing economic struggles, immigration challenges, and the growing impact of our changing environment. But in many communities, families are not just navigating these challenges — they are leading the charge in solutions.

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Nigerian teenager sets world painting record with canvas that's bigger than a soccer field

Read full article: Nigerian teenager sets world painting record with canvas that's bigger than a soccer field

A 15-year-old Nigerian has set a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest art canvas in a bid to raise awareness for autism.

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Email mistake reveals secret plans to end research on Head Start and other child safety net programs

Read full article: Email mistake reveals secret plans to end research on Head Start and other child safety net programs

A Department of Health and Human Services employee has emailed dozens of people this week, mistakenly including plans to slash research related to child safety net programs.

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Dutch WWII 'Hunger Winter' survivor had to wait in line for meal made from flower bulbs

Read full article: Dutch WWII 'Hunger Winter' survivor had to wait in line for meal made from flower bulbs

The end of the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands was exactly 80 years ago on May 5.

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Animal sedative medetomidine is showing up in the US illegal drug supply, CDC says

Read full article: Animal sedative medetomidine is showing up in the US illegal drug supply, CDC says

Three new health reports detail growing concern about an animal sedative that’s showing up in the nation's illegal drug supply.

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Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro is out of intensive care but still hospitalized, doctors say

Read full article: Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro is out of intensive care but still hospitalized, doctors say

Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro doctors say he has left intensive care but remains hospitalized after undergoing bowel surgery.

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FDA to rehire fired staffers who booked inspection trips, but other workers remain in limbo

Read full article: FDA to rehire fired staffers who booked inspection trips, but other workers remain in limbo

The Food and Drug Administration is again trying to rehire some staffers who were recently fired amid mass layoffs at the agency.

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UN official urges Israel to lift aid blockade of Gaza and calls it 'cruel collective punishment'

Read full article: UN official urges Israel to lift aid blockade of Gaza and calls it 'cruel collective punishment'

The United Nations’ emergency relief coordinator is urging Israel to lift its blockade of aid into the Gaza Strip.

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Sleeping Soundly: Is it bad to be a night owl?

Read full article: Sleeping Soundly: Is it bad to be a night owl?

We all have nights when we stay up later than we should. But if you’re a night owl by nature, it might be doing more harm to your health than you realize.

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Trump's health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care

Read full article: Trump's health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care

The Trump administration is calling for more reliance on psychotherapy for transgender youth instead of broader gender-affirming medical care.

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A dose of hope: Doctors turning to psychedelic medications to help those with mental health struggles

Read full article: A dose of hope: Doctors turning to psychedelic medications to help those with mental health struggles

Mental health struggles impact more than 60 million Americans every year. Now, doctors are exploring psychedelics — powerful compounds that could transform mental health treatment by delivering rapid, life-changing results.

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Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and US

Read full article: Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and US

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks have grown to a total of more than 2,500 known cases.

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Investigators don't know who leaked a Wisconsin Supreme Court draft abortion order

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Investigators have concluded that the leak of a Wisconsin Supreme Court abortion order last year was likely deliberate, but they were unable to determine who was responsible.

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King Charles III says his cancer journey brought the best of humanity into focus

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King Charles III has expressed his support to those living with cancer as he described how a diagnosis can be a “daunting and at times frightening” experience.

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US maternal death rate rose slightly last year, health officials say

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New U.S. government data shows that more U.S. women died around the time of childbirth last year, reversing two years of decline.

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High court reinstates enforcement of Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors during appeal

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A divided Ohio Supreme Court has allowed enforcement of the state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors while an appeal proceeds.

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What’s that rash? Put some thought into asking Google for medical help

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Dr. Google is often on call for worried patients, but it may not give the best advice.

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Is cardio or strength training better for you?

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When it comes to working out, some people claim cardio is better for you, while others argue that strength training is. So, which is it?

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Popping your brain back into focus: How to break the screen to screen cycle

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The average American spends 7 hours and 4 minutes looking at a screen each day, but do you often go from screen to screen, scrolling through one and immediately switching to another?

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