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A to Zzzz Guide for Getting Better Sleep in Summer​A to Zzzz Guide for Getting Better Sleep in Summer 

 According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, one in three people say they sleep less in the summer so Dr. Wendy Troxel, sleep expert and author of “Sharing the Covers,” joins TODAY to share her solutions for getting well-deserved rest in the hot months. She breaks down the reasons people have more trouble sleeping…

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Boost Your Gut-Brain Connection With These Smart Strategies​Boost Your Gut-Brain Connection With These Smart Strategies 

 Almost 40% of Americans say their daily lives are affected by their bowel habits so Dr. Trisha Pasricha, author and a director of gut-brain research, joins TODAY to break down why gut health is so important. She explains how your gut is responsible for regulating metabolism, immune health, and mood, highlights signs to know if…

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Flesh-eating screwworm returns to U.S. after 60 years, threatening cattle herd​Flesh-eating screwworm returns to U.S. after 60 years, threatening cattle herd 

Flesh-eating screwworm returns to U.S. after 60 years, threatening cattle herd​Flesh-eating screwworm returns to U.S. after 60 years, threatening cattle herd 

 A flesh-eating parasite that had been kept out of U.S. livestock for decades has been detected in Texas, threatening the nation’s cattle industry and food supply at a time when prices are already high.  ​​A flesh-eating parasite that had been kept out of U.S. livestock for decades has been detected in Texas, threatening the nation’s cattle…

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Surprising Symptoms of Perimenopause: What You Need to Know​Surprising Symptoms of Perimenopause: What You Need to Know 

 Dr. Sharon Malone, OB-GYN and menopause expert, joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to highlight some of the surprising symptoms of perimenopause that sometimes fly under the radar. She breaks down the difference between menopause and perimenopause, shares tips for how to help with symptoms like irritability and rage, and highlights different hormone…

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How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor’s Office​How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor’s Office 

 Medical appointments can be intimidating so NBC News medical reporter Dr. Akshay Syal joins TODAY to share key tips for being your own best advocate and ensuring your concerns are heard. He gives tips for how to prepare for an appointment like writing down questions, highlights common mistakes like waiting too long to speak up,…

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Around 1 in 5 young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice, survey finds​Around 1 in 5 young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice, survey finds 

Around 1 in 5 young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice, survey finds​Around 1 in 5 young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice, survey finds 

 Nearly 1 in 5 adolescents and young adults are turning to AI chatbots for advice when they’re sad, angry, nervous or stressed, according to a new study.  ​​Nearly 1 in 5 adolescents and young adults are turning to AI chatbots for advice when they’re sad, angry, nervous or stressed, according to a new study. 

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U.S. plan to open Ebola quarantine center in Kenya faces growing backlash and protests​U.S. plan to open Ebola quarantine center in Kenya faces growing backlash and protests 

U.S. plan to open Ebola quarantine center in Kenya faces growing backlash and protests​U.S. plan to open Ebola quarantine center in Kenya faces growing backlash and protests 

 Plans for Americans exposed to Ebola to be quarantined abroad faced mounting backlash Tuesday, with Kenya’s president defending a proposed 50-bed facility in the country after violent protests  ​​Plans for Americans exposed to Ebola to be quarantined abroad faced mounting backlash Tuesday, with Kenya’s president defending a proposed 50-bed facility in the country after violent protests 

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Brazil investigates possible Ebola cases amid scramble to contain outbreak​Brazil investigates possible Ebola cases amid scramble to contain outbreak 

Brazil investigates possible Ebola cases amid scramble to contain outbreak​Brazil investigates possible Ebola cases amid scramble to contain outbreak 

 The World Health Organization’s top doctor has traveled to the Ebola hot spot to help bring the unfolding crisis under control as authorities in Brazil said they were looking into two suspected cases  ​​The World Health Organization’s top doctor has traveled to the Ebola hot spot to help bring the unfolding crisis under control as authorities…

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Tracking the Ebola outbreak: Where the deadly virus is spreading​Tracking the Ebola outbreak: Where the deadly virus is spreading 

Tracking the Ebola outbreak: Where the deadly virus is spreading​Tracking the Ebola outbreak: Where the deadly virus is spreading 

 Learn more about the deadly 2026 Ebola outbreak, including how many cases there are so far, which countries are most affected, how this outbreak compares with others in severity and more.  ​​Learn more about the deadly 2026 Ebola outbreak, including how many cases there are so far, which countries are most affected, how this outbreak compares…

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