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Person with measles traveled through Maryland, Virginia last week, health officials say

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Person with measles traveled through Maryland, Virginia last week, health officials say

Thousands of New York City nurses set to strike Monday if deal isn’t reached with hospitals

Thousands of New York City nurses set to strike Monday if deal isn’t reached with hospitals

Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.’s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions

Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.’s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions

Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids

Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids

Strength training is crucial after menopause. How to make the most of your workouts

Strength training is crucial after menopause. How to make the most of your workouts

Wounded veterans cycle through Florida Keys for annual Soldier Ride

Wounded veterans cycle through Florida Keys for annual Soldier Ride

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South Carolina measles outbreak grows by nearly 100, spreads to North Carolina and Ohio

South Carolina measles outbreak grows by nearly 100, spreads to North Carolina and Ohio

Some flu measures decline, but it’s not clear this severe season has peaked

Some flu measures decline, but it’s not clear this severe season has peaked

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

Gang violence forces medical nonprofit Doctors Without Borders to suspend services at Haiti clinic

A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday

A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday

How Americans feel about crowdfunding websites like GoFundMe, according to an AP-NORC poll

How Americans feel about crowdfunding websites like GoFundMe, according to an AP-NORC poll

Trump’s ‘beautiful’ new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes

Trump’s ‘beautiful’ new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes

House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership

House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

Bolsonaro briefly leaves Brazilian prison for medical tests after a fall from his bed

Bolsonaro briefly leaves Brazilian prison for medical tests after a fall from his bed

Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips

Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips

Tombot’s ‘Jennie’ puppy steals hearts at CES 2026 with real-world demos of robotic companionship

Tombot’s ‘Jennie’ puppy steals hearts at CES 2026 with real-world demos of robotic companionship

No more cold clamps: How you can do your own pap smear at home

No more cold clamps: How you can do your own pap smear at home

Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns

Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns

Trump tells Republicans to be ‘flexible’ on abortion restrictions to get a health care deal

Trump tells Republicans to be ‘flexible’ on abortion restrictions to get a health care deal

Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter’s harsh epidemic

Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter’s harsh epidemic

US cuts the number of vaccines recommended for every child, a move slammed by physicians

US cuts the number of vaccines recommended for every child, a move slammed by physicians

New year, new you? What doctors warn before trying weight-loss drugs

New year, new you? What doctors warn before trying weight-loss drugs

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