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Randi Richardson

Randi Richardson is a health intern with NBC News Digital based in New York.

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Measles Outbreak

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Measles Outbreak

Growing measles outbreak in Texas pushes U.S. cases above 520

Fueled by the measles outbreak in Texas, U.S. cases this year now exceed 500 — the second-highest annual total in a decade. In Texas alone, 400 cases have been confirmed.

After Michigan patient dies of rabies from a transplanted kidney, donor's other recipients get preventive shots

A Michigan resident who received a kidney transplant died after getting infected with rabies from the organ. The same donor provided corneal grafts for three patients, the CDC said.

Influencers claim beef tallow has health and beauty benefits. Not necessarily, experts say.

Beef tallow has been embraced by wellness influencers and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Here's what health experts think about the creamy saturated fat.

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Measles Outbreak

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Measles Outbreak

As Texas measles outbreak grows, U.S. cases quickly surpass total for all of 2024

Measles cases have surpassed last year’s total less than three months into the year, as the outbreak in West Texas continues to spread.
22d ago

A total lunar eclipse made its way across the U.S. Thursday night

A total lunar eclipse will be visible on Thursday night or early Friday morning, with the moon appearing reddish as it passes through Earth’s shadow.
39d ago

Cardiac arrest in athletes did not increase during pandemic, study finds

A six-year study found no increase in cardiac arrests or cardiac deaths among athletes during the Covid pandemic, contradicting anti-vaccine misinformation that has circulated.
42d ago

Measles outbreak in Texas balloons to 90 cases

A growing measles outbreak in Texas has 90 confirmed cases — a jump from a few days ago. The virus is spreading primarily among people who are unvaccinated or whose vaccine status is unknown.

Grammys 2025 highlights: Big winners include Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar; Charli XCX, The Weeknd perform

Catch up on the biggest moments from the 2025 Grammys in Los Angeles, including red carpet looks, performances, winners, speeches and more.
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D.C. plane crash revives concerns about aviation safety and air traffic controller shortage

The crash between an American Airlines jet and Army helicopter has revived concerns about aviation safety and a shortage of air traffic controllers, given recent near misses at airports.

Here's a timeline of Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's friendship over the years

Blake Lively and Taylor Swift have been friends for years. Here's a timeline of their friendship, including Swift's special connection to Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds' kids.

In cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challenge

One of the biggest clean-up challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after damage or exposure to heat.