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Health

The CDC hasn’t added 2 deaths to its measles database. Here’s why. - The Washington Post

The CDC hasn’t added 2 deaths to its measles database. Here’s why. - The Washington Post

The deaths have been at the heart of a bitter political dispute between RFK Jr. and Gov. Josh Shapiro (D).

Dementia Risk May Be Increased by This Common Activity - EatingWell

Dementia Risk May Be Increased by This Common Activity - EatingWell

Too much sitting may increase your risk of dementia. Learn why staying active is key for brain health.

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in these 48 states. See map - USA Today

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in these 48 states. See map - USA Today

The "summer surge," as some have come to call it, has seen COVID-19 activity increasing across most states.

How many N.J. school kids are skipping vaccines? See county by county rates. - Yahoo

How many N.J. school kids are skipping vaccines? See county by county rates. - Yahoo

During the 2024-2025 school year, eight counties reported non-medical vaccine exemptions above 5% in their public schools, with one county exceeding 10%.

Her son fed goats at a petting zoo. Now he has to get rabies shots. - NBC News

Her son fed goats at a petting zoo. Now he has to get rabies shots. - NBC News

Three baby goats at a North Carolina petting zoo tested positive for rabies, sparking a statewide effort to track down everyone who interacted with the animals.

NCDHHS: Hendersonville gas station, Asheville hotel identified as measles exposure sites - WLOS

NCDHHS: Hendersonville gas station, Asheville hotel identified as measles exposure sites - WLOS

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has identified an Exxon gas station in Hendersonville as another potential measles exposure site.

Popular artificial sweetener linked to potentially dangerous heart risk - Fox News

Popular artificial sweetener linked to potentially dangerous heart risk - Fox News

A new study of over 17,700 participants links higher xylitol blood levels to increased cardiovascular risk, including heart attack and stroke, over future decades.

Eat Dates for Digestion, Drink Plain Water for Kidney Health—and 3 More Nutrition Tips - Verywell Health

Eat Dates for Digestion, Drink Plain Water for Kidney Health—and 3 More Nutrition Tips - Verywell Health

This week’s roundup features the health benefits of dates, blueberries, popcorn, peanuts, and green tea for kidney health, blood pressure, and more.

Over 6,000 Ebola cases confirmed in DRC as death toll nears 3,000 - Al Jazeera

Over 6,000 Ebola cases confirmed in DRC as death toll nears 3,000 - Al Jazeera

Outbreak in the DRC ‘the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic ever recorded,’ as country struggles to contain infections.