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FDA Warns Against Using Off-Brand Ozempic

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Sweden On Track to Become a 'Smoke-Free' Country

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40% of Food Illness Outbreaks Linked to Sick Workers

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Black Americans still have to endure high levels of medical racism, bias, and inattentive care.

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Maine Confirms a Fatal Case of Powassan Virus

Like Lyme disease, Powassan is transmitted through ticks. While there are only a handful of U.S. cases every year, the virus can be deadly.

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Americans Urged to Cancel Surgeries in Mexico Border City after Meningitis Cases

The five people who became ill traveled to Matamoros, Mexico for surgical procedures that included an epidural.

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At-Home Manicure Allergies Are on the Rise

The material that causes nail products to harden under UV lamps can cause seemingly random allergic reactions.

By Haley Weiss

Biden Chooses Cancer Expert to Lead NIH

Last fall, Bertagnolli, a cancer surgeon, became the first female head of the NIH’s National Cancer Institute.

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New Rules Allow More Gay Men to Donate Blood

Gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships can now donate blood in the U.S. without abstaining from sex.

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Mpox Is No Longer a Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization lowered the global alert level on mpox almost a year after declaring the spread an extraordinary event.

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How to Start Teaching Your Kids About Social Media

The American Psychological Association's new guidelines include 10 recommendations about social-media use for kids.

By Haley Weiss

FDA Panel Recommends First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill

The recommendation comes at a fraught time for reproductive rights.

By Alice Park

U.S. Backs Study of Safe Injection Sites

The grant provides more than $5 million over four years to New York University and Brown University to study three sites.

By CARLA K. JOHNSON/AP

Cigarette Smoking Drops to Lowest Level Since 1965

Despite declining smoking rates, tobacco use remains high as consumers pivot to alternative products.

By Ilena Peng/Bloomberg

Suicide Rates Rose in 2021 After a Pandemic-Era Drop

Young people were especially affected.

By Alice Park

“It’s Worrisome to Not Have Data.” An Expert Questions Whether Air Is Safe After Train Derailment

The EPA has given the all-clear following the release of toxic chemicals from a derailed train. But Johns Hopkins professor Peter DeCarlo still has questions.

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Norovirus Is on the Rise. What to Know About Symptoms and Treatment

Also known as the stomach flu, norovirus spreads quickly and is most commonly found in contaminated food.

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Baby Formula Industry Misleads People With Its Marketing, World Health Organization Says

Manufacturers make unsubstantiated claims about their products, says WHO, calling for an industry crackdown.

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What the Potential Ban on Gas Stoves Means If You Have One

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering whether to regulate gas stoves due to health concerns from indoor air pollution.

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