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Tips and Products to Keep Your Skin Healthy During the Holidays​Tips and Products to Keep Your Skin Healthy During the Holidays 

Tips and Products to Keep Your Skin Healthy During the Holidays​Tips and Products to Keep Your Skin Healthy During the Holidays 

 The holiday season means travel, parties and a few late nights so Sabrina Elba, a licensed esthetician and co-founder of S’able Labs, joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to share her holiday skin care survival guide. Products include a Biodance collagen peptide serum mist, a Sofie Pavitt therapy mask duo, Peach Slices snail…

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New prostate cancer screening guidelines​New prostate cancer screening guidelines 

New prostate cancer screening guidelines​New prostate cancer screening guidelines 

 The American Cancer Society released new guidelines today that changes who should get tested for prostate cancer. Most men aged 50-69 should get screened every other year and those at higher risk should get a PSA test annually. The guidelines mean that men over 70 may get tested more after consulting with their doctors. NBC…

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Trump’s FDA pick faces Republican doubts as confirmation deadline nears​Trump’s FDA pick faces Republican doubts as confirmation deadline nears 

Trump’s FDA pick faces Republican doubts as confirmation deadline nears​Trump’s FDA pick faces Republican doubts as confirmation deadline nears 

 The FDA is set to finish its safety review of the abortion pill mifepristone in March, setting up one of the most politically charged decisions the agency has faced in years.  ​​The FDA is set to finish its safety review of the abortion pill mifepristone in March, setting up one of the most politically charged decisions…

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How to Protect Your Eyes During the Cold Months​How to Protect Your Eyes During the Cold Months 

How to Protect Your Eyes During the Cold Months​How to Protect Your Eyes During the Cold Months 

 Cold weather can impact eye health so as winter nears, Dr. Tamiesha Frempong, a pediatric ophthalmologist for Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, joins TODAY with steps to protect your eyes. Tips include wearing UV-blocking sunglasses for snow glare, using lubricating eyedrops for combating dry eyes caused by indoor heating systems, and more.  ​​Cold…

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New prostate cancer screening guidelines include regular PSA testing for most older men​New prostate cancer screening guidelines include regular PSA testing for most older men 

New prostate cancer screening guidelines include regular PSA testing for most older men​New prostate cancer screening guidelines include regular PSA testing for most older men 

 As rates of advanced prostate cancer rise, the American Cancer Society is recommending that most men age 50 to 69 get a PSA blood test every other year.  ​​As rates of advanced prostate cancer rise, the American Cancer Society is recommending that most men age 50 to 69 get a PSA blood test every other year. 

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For alpha-gal patients, allergy drug could cut the severity of reactions to red meat​For alpha-gal patients, allergy drug could cut the severity of reactions to red meat 

For alpha-gal patients, allergy drug could cut the severity of reactions to red meat​For alpha-gal patients, allergy drug could cut the severity of reactions to red meat 

 There’s emerging evidence that the allergy drug omalizumab may reduce severe allergic reactions for alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy triggered by a tick bite.  ​​There’s emerging evidence that the allergy drug omalizumab may reduce severe allergic reactions for alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy triggered by a tick bite. 

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She’s delivered 2,000 babies. The measles outbreak changed her mind about vaccines.​She’s delivered 2,000 babies. The measles outbreak changed her mind about vaccines. 

She’s delivered 2,000 babies. The measles outbreak changed her mind about vaccines.​She’s delivered 2,000 babies. The measles outbreak changed her mind about vaccines. 

 Traditional midwives like Roberta Devers could be key to increasing vaccination as outbreaks spread in rural communities such as those in Pennsylvania.  ​​Traditional midwives like Roberta Devers could be key to increasing vaccination as outbreaks spread in rural communities such as those in Pennsylvania. 

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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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