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New KFF Poll: Vaccine Confidence Splits Along Party Lines
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New KFF Poll: Vaccine Confidence Splits Along Party Lines
A new KFF poll finds broad confidence in polio and MMR vaccines, but sharp partisan divides over COVID-19 and hepatitis
Menopause care finally gets congressional attention after decades of neglect
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Menopause care finally gets congressional attention after decades of neglect
Lawmakers held a first-ever hearing on menopause, highlighting gaps in training, research, and care. Senators are pushin
CDC Adds Third Measles Death, Still Disputes Pennsylvania's Higher Toll
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CDC Adds Third Measles Death, Still Disputes Pennsylvania's Higher Toll
The CDC has confirmed a third measles death nationally, while Pennsylvania maintains its count stands at six. The discre
Richmond Daycare Shut After Toddler Put Loaded Gun in Mouth
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Richmond Daycare Shut After Toddler Put Loaded Gun in Mouth
Virginia temporarily closed a Richmond daycare after a 2-year-old found a loaded gun and put it in his mouth. The direct
Applegate learns MS diagnosis was wrong, faces new uncertainty
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Applegate learns MS diagnosis was wrong, faces new uncertainty
Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a revelation that has left her 'back at square on
Applegate reveals MS diagnosis was wrong, says she's back at square one
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Applegate reveals MS diagnosis was wrong, says she's back at square one
Christina Applegate revealed on her podcast that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, saying the news left her
ObamaCare Premiums Soar, Enrollment Plunges, Death Spiral Looms
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ObamaCare Premiums Soar, Enrollment Plunges, Death Spiral Looms
A Peterson-Kaiser report projects median ObamaCare premium hikes of 15% in 2027 after a 20% jump in 2026, while enrollme
ObamaCare Premiums Soaring, Enrollment Plunging as Subsidy Cliff Looms
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ObamaCare Premiums Soaring, Enrollment Plunging as Subsidy Cliff Looms
A Kaiser Family Foundation report projects ObamaCare premiums will jump 15% in 2027, with some insurers seeing 35% hikes
Trump signs order to boost women's health research at NIH
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Trump signs order to boost women's health research at NIH
Trump signed an executive order on Monday to expand federal research on women's health, establishing a new NIH division
Trump to sign order creating Melania-led women's health initiative
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Trump to sign order creating Melania-led women's health initiative
President Trump is set to sign an executive order creating a women's health initiative led by first lady Melania Trump,
Ebola in Kenya: Eighth Case Confirmed, No Community Spread
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Ebola in Kenya: Eighth Case Confirmed, No Community Spread
Kenya confirmed its eighth Ebola case on Sunday, all linked to the index patient, with no signs of community spread.
Measles Messaging Gap Sparks Concern Among Infectious Disease Experts
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Measles Messaging Gap Sparks Concern Among Infectious Disease Experts
With measles cases surging past 4,000, public health veterans warn that unclear federal messaging—and disputes over deat