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This rare disease destroys a child’s ability to walk and speak. Could a new drug help?​This rare disease destroys a child’s ability to walk and speak. Could a new drug help? 

This rare disease destroys a child’s ability to walk and speak. Could a new drug help?​This rare disease destroys a child’s ability to walk and speak. Could a new drug help? 

 After a string of denials for rare disease treatments, the FDA greenlit a drug for Hunter syndrome, a progressive illness affecting about 500 Americans.  ​​After a string of denials for rare disease treatments, the FDA greenlit a drug for Hunter syndrome, a progressive illness affecting about 500 Americans. 

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White House pushes Senate to move quickly on Casey Means nomination​White House pushes Senate to move quickly on Casey Means nomination 

White House pushes Senate to move quickly on Casey Means nomination​White House pushes Senate to move quickly on Casey Means nomination 

 The White House is calling on the Senate to confirm Dr. Casey Means as U.S. surgeon general “without further delay,” even as President Donald Trump signaled uncertainty about her path forward.  ​​The White House is calling on the Senate to confirm Dr. Casey Means as U.S. surgeon general “without further delay,” even as President Donald Trump…

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Do you have the new Covid variant, flu or other virus? Look out for these symptoms​Do you have the new Covid variant, flu or other virus? Look out for these symptoms 

Do you have the new Covid variant, flu or other virus? Look out for these symptoms​Do you have the new Covid variant, flu or other virus? Look out for these symptoms 

 Flu and Covid, including a new variant called BA.3.2, nicknamed “cicada,” are still circulating across the U.S. in 2026. How do you know what’s making you sick?  ​​Flu and Covid, including a new variant called BA.3.2, nicknamed “cicada,” are still circulating across the U.S. in 2026. How do you know what’s making you sick? 

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Medicaid cuts threaten hundreds of hospitals, new report finds​Medicaid cuts threaten hundreds of hospitals, new report finds 

Medicaid cuts threaten hundreds of hospitals, new report finds​Medicaid cuts threaten hundreds of hospitals, new report finds 

 More than 400 hospitals across the United States are at high risk of closing or cutting services because of the Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” according to an analysis from the progressive watchdog group Public Citizen  ​​More than 400 hospitals across the United States are at high risk of closing or cutting…

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Staying sedentary can increase dementia risk, but these brain workouts could be a defense​Staying sedentary can increase dementia risk, but these brain workouts could be a defense 

Staying sedentary can increase dementia risk, but these brain workouts could be a defense​Staying sedentary can increase dementia risk, but these brain workouts could be a defense 

 Sedentary behavior – long periods of sitting, lying down or reclining – is linked to major risk factors for dementia. Active sitting may be able to help reduce dementia risk.  ​​Sedentary behavior – long periods of sitting, lying down or reclining – is linked to major risk factors for dementia. Active sitting may be able to…

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More cases of severe E. coli linked to raw cheese from a California dairy farm​More cases of severe E. coli linked to raw cheese from a California dairy farm 

More cases of severe E. coli linked to raw cheese from a California dairy farm​More cases of severe E. coli linked to raw cheese from a California dairy farm 

 An E. coli outbreak linked to cheddar cheese made from raw milk at a California farm has expanded to nine people in three states, the FDA said.  ​​An E. coli outbreak linked to cheddar cheese made from raw milk at a California farm has expanded to nine people in three states, the FDA said. 

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Some Alabama residents learn they haven’t had fluoride in their water for years​Some Alabama residents learn they haven’t had fluoride in their water for years 

Some Alabama residents learn they haven’t had fluoride in their water for years​Some Alabama residents learn they haven’t had fluoride in their water for years 

 In Birmingham, Alabama, fluoride has not been added to most drinking water for at least two years, but the public was not notified.  ​​In Birmingham, Alabama, fluoride has not been added to most drinking water for at least two years, but the public was not notified. 

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Covid and flu shots in limbo as Trump administration mulls appeal over vaccine panel​Covid and flu shots in limbo as Trump administration mulls appeal over vaccine panel 

Covid and flu shots in limbo as Trump administration mulls appeal over vaccine panel​Covid and flu shots in limbo as Trump administration mulls appeal over vaccine panel 

 After a federal judge blocked Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine policies, the Justice Department has yet to appeal the decision — and ultimately may not.  ​​After a federal judge blocked Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine policies, the Justice Department has yet to appeal the decision — and ultimately may not. 

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ADHD medication may reduce later risk of psychosis, study finds​ADHD medication may reduce later risk of psychosis, study finds 

ADHD medication may reduce later risk of psychosis, study finds​ADHD medication may reduce later risk of psychosis, study finds 

 A large, new study found that the stimulant methylphenidate, such as the drugs Ritalin and Concerta, may lower the risk of psychosis when prescribed to younger children with ADHD.  ​​A large, new study found that the stimulant methylphenidate, such as the drugs Ritalin and Concerta, may lower the risk of psychosis when prescribed to younger children…

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Trump expected to name new CDC head​Trump expected to name new CDC head 

Trump expected to name new CDC head​Trump expected to name new CDC head 

 As the Trump administration prepares to nominate a new director of the CDC, insiders say they worry the nominee will only further undermine trust in the nation’s top health agency.  ​​As the Trump administration prepares to nominate a new director of the CDC, insiders say they worry the nominee will only further undermine trust in the…

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