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World Health Organization officials meet to evaluate revoking the U.S.’ measles-free status​World Health Organization officials meet to evaluate revoking the U.S.’ measles-free status 

World Health Organization officials meet to evaluate revoking the U.S.’ measles-free status​World Health Organization officials meet to evaluate revoking the U.S.’ measles-free status 

 U.S. measles cases have surpassed 5,000 cases as officials from the World Heath Organization meet to evaluate the country’s measles-free status. NBC News’ Erika Edwards discusses how the decline in MMR vaccines administered has contributed to the growth of cases.  ​​U.S. measles cases have surpassed 5,000 cases as officials from the World Heath Organization meet to…

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Measles cases explode amid declining vaccination rates​Measles cases explode amid declining vaccination rates 

Measles cases explode amid declining vaccination rates​Measles cases explode amid declining vaccination rates 

 NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin traveled to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which is the epicenter of a deadly measles outbreak. The investigative report for the NBC News series “The Vaccine Divide” finds 75% of U.S. counties have vaccination rates that are now below the level needed for herd immunity.  ​​NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin traveled to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania,…

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NBC News’ Chloe Melas gets candid about gut health in her new book ‘The Girl’s Guide to Guts’​NBC News’ Chloe Melas gets candid about gut health in her new book ‘The Girl’s Guide to Guts’ 

NBC News’ Chloe Melas gets candid about gut health in her new book ‘The Girl’s Guide to Guts’​NBC News’ Chloe Melas gets candid about gut health in her new book ‘The Girl’s Guide to Guts’ 

 NBC News’ Chloe Melas addresses gut health in her new book, ‘The Girl’s Guide to Guts,’ aiming to reduce stigma following her inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis.  ​​NBC News’ Chloe Melas addresses gut health in her new book, ‘The Girl’s Guide to Guts,’ aiming to reduce stigma following her inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis. 

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FDA Orders Warning Label on GLP-1s for Risk of Eye Condition​FDA Orders Warning Label on GLP-1s for Risk of Eye Condition 

FDA Orders Warning Label on GLP-1s for Risk of Eye Condition​FDA Orders Warning Label on GLP-1s for Risk of Eye Condition 

 The FDA is now mandating GLP-1 weight loss drugs carry a warning label that the medications carry “a potential increased risk” of a rare eye condition that may cause permanent vision loss.  ​​The FDA is now mandating GLP-1 weight loss drugs carry a warning label that the medications carry “a potential increased risk” of a rare…

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Inside the Benefits (and Downsides) of Napping​Inside the Benefits (and Downsides) of Napping 

Inside the Benefits (and Downsides) of Napping​Inside the Benefits (and Downsides) of Napping 

 Taking a short midday snooze can be a good way to recharge and give your brain a boost so Dr. Saema Tahir, a sleep and pulmonary specialist, joins TODAY with everything you need to know, including the biggest mistakes people make when napping.  ​​Taking a short midday snooze can be a good way to recharge and…

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How Parents Can Give Themselves Grace During the Holidays​How Parents Can Give Themselves Grace During the Holidays 

How Parents Can Give Themselves Grace During the Holidays​How Parents Can Give Themselves Grace During the Holidays 

 Sissy Goff and David Thomas, licensed professional counselors and New York Times bestselling authors of “Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills and Strategies to Build Reslience,” join TODAY to discuss ways that moms and dads can give themselves grace and enjoy the overwhelming holiday season.  ​​Sissy Goff and David Thomas, licensed professional counselors…

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FDA orders warning on popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs​FDA orders warning on popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs 

FDA orders warning on popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs​FDA orders warning on popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs 

 There’s a new alert on those popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs. The FDA is now mandating a warning label that the drugs may cause sudden blindness. NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk reports.   ​​There’s a new alert on those popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs. The FDA is now mandating a warning label that the drugs may cause sudden…

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FDA orders new warning on GLP-1s over rare eye condition linked to sudden blindness​FDA orders new warning on GLP-1s over rare eye condition linked to sudden blindness 

FDA orders new warning on GLP-1s over rare eye condition linked to sudden blindness​FDA orders new warning on GLP-1s over rare eye condition linked to sudden blindness 

 The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that GLP-1 drugmakers must add a warning label about a rare eye condition that can cause sudden blindness.  ​​The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that GLP-1 drugmakers must add a warning label about a rare eye condition that can cause sudden blindness. 

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The ‘slam dunk’ that wasn’t: Promising cholesterol drug fails to prevent heart attacks or stroke​The ‘slam dunk’ that wasn’t: Promising cholesterol drug fails to prevent heart attacks or stroke 

The ‘slam dunk’ that wasn’t: Promising cholesterol drug fails to prevent heart attacks or stroke​The ‘slam dunk’ that wasn’t: Promising cholesterol drug fails to prevent heart attacks or stroke 

 An experimental drug that held great promise in driving down a dangerous form of cholesterol didn’t show any measurable impact on heart attack or stroke in a clinical trial.  ​​An experimental drug that held great promise in driving down a dangerous form of cholesterol didn’t show any measurable impact on heart attack or stroke in a…

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Which Viral Skin Care Ingredients Are Worth it and Which to Skip​Which Viral Skin Care Ingredients Are Worth it and Which to Skip 

Which Viral Skin Care Ingredients Are Worth it and Which to Skip​Which Viral Skin Care Ingredients Are Worth it and Which to Skip 

 From copper peptides to PDRN made from salmon DNA, social media is filled with advice and viral skin care ingredients, but which products actually deserve a spot in your routine? Board-certified dermatologist Marnie Nussbaum joins TODAY to break it all down.  ​​From copper peptides to PDRN made from salmon DNA, social media is filled with advice…

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