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Detroit joining Michigan program that gives cash to expectant mothers for essentials

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Detroit joining Michigan program that gives cash to expectant mothers for essentials

After judge’s ruling, HHS authorized to resume sharing some Medicaid data with deportation officers

After judge’s ruling, HHS authorized to resume sharing some Medicaid data with deportation officers

Number of flu-related ER visits in Alexandria more than tripled in last 2 weeks of 2025

Number of flu-related ER visits in Alexandria more than tripled in last 2 weeks of 2025

EPA says it will propose drinking water limit for perchlorate, but only because court ordered it

EPA says it will propose drinking water limit for perchlorate, but only because court ordered it

This NICU nurse takes care of infants all while flying hundreds of feet in the air

This NICU nurse takes care of infants all while flying hundreds of feet in the air

What’s ahead for Congress in 2026?

What’s ahead for Congress in 2026?

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Red Cross hopes a chance to win Super Bowl tickets will encourage blood donations

Red Cross hopes a chance to win Super Bowl tickets will encourage blood donations

‘Got to get the new year started off right’: Thousands participate in District’s Fresh Start 5K

‘Got to get the new year started off right’: Thousands participate in District’s Fresh Start 5K

Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration’s ban on gender-affirming care

Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration’s ban on gender-affirming care

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

Why some people are turning to artificial intelligence for mental health needs

Why some people are turning to artificial intelligence for mental health needs

Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds

Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

‘Stay off Google and just pray’: Advice from the parents of Make-A-Wish kids

‘Stay off Google and just pray’: Advice from the parents of Make-A-Wish kids

Pakistan’s polio cases fell by half in 2025 despite attacks on vaccination teams

Pakistan’s polio cases fell by half in 2025 despite attacks on vaccination teams

Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know

Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know

US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign ‘America First’ health deals

US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign ‘America First’ health deals

41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures during initiation ceremonies

41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures during initiation ceremonies

In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.

In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.

Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached

Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached

DC’s annual Fresh Start 5K starts off 2026 with new course

DC’s annual Fresh Start 5K starts off 2026 with new course

Trying to improve your health and wellness in 2026? Keep it simple

Trying to improve your health and wellness in 2026? Keep it simple

Out with the old: With 2026 nigh, here’s some wide-ranging intel on managing transitions

Out with the old: With 2026 nigh, here’s some wide-ranging intel on managing transitions

Volunteering with children can build character and create lasting family memories

Volunteering with children can build character and create lasting family memories

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