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 Tetanus could make a comeback, especially in states vulnerable to climate-linked natural disasters like Florida and Texas, an NBC News investigation finds.  ​​Tetanus could make a comeback, especially in states vulnerable to climate-linked natural disasters like Florida and Texas, an NBC News investigation finds. 

 A long-awaited change in drug policy by President Donald Trump could bring scientists one step closer to understanding the harms and benefits of marijuana.  ​​A long-awaited change in drug policy by President Donald Trump could bring scientists one step closer to understanding the harms and benefits of marijuana. 

 The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a pill version of Wegovy, Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight loss drug.  ​​The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a pill version of Wegovy, Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight loss drug. 

 Nine pharmaceutical companies agreed to slash prices on some of their drugs for Medicaid recipients and people who pay with cash as part of a new deal with the Trump administration.  ​​Nine pharmaceutical companies agreed to slash prices on some of their drugs for Medicaid recipients and people who pay with cash as part of a…

 Flu season has taken off nationwide, with cases rising rapidly in some parts of the country over the past few weeks.“We’ve seen sustained, elevated activity across multiple key indicators in many areas of the country,” said Alicia Budd, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s domestic influenza surveillance team.  ​​Flu season has taken off…

 The order does not legalize marijuana, but reclassification would allow the FDA to study it for medical purposes.  ​​The order does not legalize marijuana, but reclassification would allow the FDA to study it for medical purposes. 

 The Trump administration announced Thursday that it would begin to take steps aimed at ending transition-related care — or what HHS has termed “sex-rejecting procedures” — for minors nationwide.  ​​The Trump administration announced Thursday that it would begin to take steps aimed at ending transition-related care — or what HHS has termed “sex-rejecting procedures” — for…

 The FBI is investigating a surrogacy agency in Washington state that shut down suddenly, leaving intended parents out of thousands of dollars and surrogates without compensation.  ​​The FBI is investigating a surrogacy agency in Washington state that shut down suddenly, leaving intended parents out of thousands of dollars and surrogates without compensation. 

 As measles continues to spread in the United States, it’s likely that the outbreaks that broke records in 2025 will continue into the new year.  ​​As measles continues to spread in the United States, it’s likely that the outbreaks that broke records in 2025 will continue into the new year.