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

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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

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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

Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes double hernia surgery

Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes double hernia surgery

Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life

Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life

‘The best gift ever’: Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds

‘The best gift ever’: Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds

Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children’s health programs

Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children’s health programs

‘Never stop dreaming’: Advice from a Make-A-Wish kid

‘Never stop dreaming’: Advice from a Make-A-Wish kid

Why hearing loss should be on your radar as you age to maintain cognitive health

Why hearing loss should be on your radar as you age to maintain cognitive health

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