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HIV Cure Breakthrough in Africa: South African Woman Stays Virus-Free
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HIV Cure Breakthrough in Africa: South African Woman Stays Virus-Free

KIGALI, Rwanda — In a landmark first for the continent hardest hit by HIV, a new clinical trial in South...


August 25, 2025
Frozen Shrimp Recalled Over Radioactive Cesium-137 Contamination
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Frozen Shrimp Recalled Over Radioactive Cesium-137 Contamination

Federal officials have broadened the recall of frozen shrimp products due to potential contamination with the radioactive isotope Cesium-137, significantly...


August 22, 2025
NFL Bans Smelling Salts to Protect Players From Concussion Risks
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NFL Bans Smelling Salts to Protect Players From Concussion Risks

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The NFL is banning the use of “smelling salts” during games, saying the products aren’t proven...


August 22, 2025
New Malaria Drug for Babies Approved, Brings Hope in Uganda
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New Malaria Drug for Babies Approved, Brings Hope in Uganda

KAMPALA, Uganda — Alice Nekesa did not know she was infected with malaria-causing parasites until it was too late. She...


August 21, 2025
How to Protect Yourself from Vibrio vulnificus in Coastal Waters
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How to Protect Yourself from Vibrio vulnificus in Coastal Waters

NEW YORK — States are warning beachgoers about a summertime surge in infections from a frightening, flesh-eating bacteria found in...


August 21, 2025
Caffeine Pouch Craze Among Teens Sparks Health Risk Warnings
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Caffeine Pouch Craze Among Teens Sparks Health Risk Warnings

Caffeine Pouch Craze Among Teens Sparks Expert Health Warnings The caffeine pouch craze among teens is worrying health experts, who...


August 19, 2025
Texas Declares End of Measles Outbreak After 762 Cases
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Texas Declares End of Measles Outbreak After 762 Cases

The measles outbreak centered in West Texas – one of the largest and deadliest in decades – has ended, state...


August 19, 2025
Summer Colds and Stratus COVID-19 Variant: What to Know
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Summer Colds and Stratus COVID-19 Variant: What to Know

Summer heat, outdoor fun … and cold and flu symptoms? The three may not go together in many people’s minds: partly...


August 18, 2025
Fourth Death in New York City Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
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Fourth Death in New York City Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

Fourth Death in New York City Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak NEW YORK — Health officials confirmed Thursday that a fourth person...


August 15, 2025
States Sue Trump Over Gender-Affirming Care Restrictions
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States Sue Trump Over Gender-Affirming Care Restrictions

States Sue Trump Over Gender-Affirming Care Restrictions for Youth By Staff Writer BOSTON — Seventeen Democratic officials, including attorneys general...


August 14, 2025