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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Use Surges to 11% of US Adults as Obesity Rate Dips
A record 11% of American adults are currently taking GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, triple the rate from 2024, as the adul
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Trump's Nobel Hopes Could Ride on Swift Ebola Response in Congo
President Trump's quest for a Nobel Peace Prize could gain momentum if he mobilizes U.S. resources to stop the Ebola out
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Doctor's Son Survives Allergy Attack as EpiPen Costs Soar, Exposing Policy Failures
A doctor's son survived a severe allergic reaction with an expired EpiPen, underscoring the crisis of skyrocketing costs
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CDC Probes Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to 'Explosive' Diarrhea Across 18 States
CDC probes cyclosporiasis outbreak across 18 states, causing severe diarrhea. Michigan reports 572 cases; source unknown
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Legionnaires' Outbreak Expands on Manhattan's Upper East Side
Fourteen cases of Legionnaires' disease have been confirmed in three Upper East Side zip codes, up from 10 earlier, as h
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Obamacare Enrollment Plunges in Multiple States as Subsidies Expire
Ohio and Oklahoma saw over 32% drops in ACA enrollment after enhanced subsidies lapsed, while only New Mexico gained enr
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Ex-CDC Official Blasts Kennedy for ‘Irreparable Harm’ to Public Health Trust
Dr. Debra Houry, former CDC chief medical officer, said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has inflicted 'irreparable h
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Norovirus Strikes Ruby Princess in San Francisco, 125 Sickened
A norovirus outbreak on the Ruby Princess docked in San Francisco has sickened 102 passengers and 23 crew, prompting enh
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West Nile Virus Cases Surge to 22-Year High Amid CDC Warning
The U.S. is experiencing a 22-year spike in West Nile virus cases, with 48 reported by June, including nearly 40 severe
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Boy Dies of Rabies After Bat Contact in Ontario, Underscoring Prevention Gaps
An 11-year-old Canadian boy died from rabies after a bat landed on his face while vacationing in Ontario. Without visibl
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FDA Elevates Zapp's and Dirty Chip Recall to Highest Risk Over Salmonella
The FDA has upgraded Utz's recall of Zapp's and Dirty potato chips to a Class I risk level due to potential salmonella c
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Cyclospora Cases Surge Past 315 as CDC Probes Seasonal Outbreak
Health officials are investigating over 315 cyclosporiasis cases across the U.S., with Michigan reporting more than 170