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Measles Outbreak

3d ago

Measles Outbreak

RFK Jr. falsely claims measles vaccine protection 'wanes very quickly'

Though he endorsed measles vaccines, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to sow doubt about vaccine safety.
A split composite of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and an MMR vaccine.
A split composite of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and an MMR vaccine.
3d ago

'Euphoria' and 'Grey's Anatomy' actor Eric Dane shares ALS diagnosis

The 52-year-old actor says he is grateful to have his family by his side as he navigates the next chapter of his life.
eric dane actor ALS diagnosis
eric dane actor ALS diagnosis

Kids' Health

3d ago

Kids' Health

RFK Jr. says HHS will determine the cause of autism by September

Kennedy has offered no details on what his study, which he called a "massive testing and research effort," will involve.
Image: trump cabinet meeting rfk jr kennedy burgum rubio politics political politicians
Image: trump cabinet meeting rfk jr kennedy burgum rubio politics political politicians

Men's Health

3d ago

Men's Health

Does peptide therapy actually work?

Peptides have become a mainstay online and in fitness communities. Do they actually work?
Photo Illustration: Uses for peptides in the fitness community
Photo Illustration: Uses for peptides in the fitness community

What is 'SkinnyTok'? The weight loss trend preaches tough love but comes with risks

A popular hashtag on social media encourages users, primarily women, to lose weight with tactics rooted in “toxic motivation.”
Photo collage with a woman holding a smartphone, which is surrounded by a tape measure, a pill bottle, strawberries, kale, and dumbbells.
Photo collage with a woman holding a smartphone, which is surrounded by a tape measure, a pill bottle, strawberries, kale, and dumbbells.
5d ago

Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells sent to hospital after midair collision during dunk attempt

The rookie landed on his arm and head and was on the ground for eight minutes before being stretchered off the court.
Jaylen Wells #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies controls the ball
Jaylen Wells #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies controls the ball

Measles Outbreak

5d ago

Measles Outbreak

RFK Jr. draws from misinformation playbook by touting an inhaled steroid to treat measles

Trump’s health secretary said budesonide was helping to “heal” measles patients. It’s reminiscent of the days when fringe doctors said ivermectin could cure Covid.
Photo Illustration: RFK Jr. and a child hold an inhaler
Photo Illustration: RFK Jr. and a child hold an inhaler

Global pharma shares plunge as Trump doubles down on tariff threat

Pharmaceutical imports were initially exempt from Trump’s first set of reciprocal tariffs last week, but his administration has since indicated that levies are coming.
Eli Lilly headquarters in Indianapolis
Eli Lilly headquarters in Indianapolis

Measles Outbreak

5d ago

Measles Outbreak

Ousted FDA vaccine chief says U.S. measles elimination status under threat as cases climb

The Texas outbreak reached 505 confirmed cases on Tuesday. Most infections are in children.
Dr. Peter Marks
Dr. Peter Marks

Parenting

5d ago

Parenting

Parents are worried about day cares giving their kids melatonin

Some in Maine say their children were given the sleep supplement without their permission.
Melatonin gummies
Melatonin gummies

Eating some food additives together may increase diabetes risk, study suggests

Certain ingredients that make processed food creamy, sugar-free and shelf-stable may work together to increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
A customer shops at grocery store on February 12, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
A customer shops at grocery store on February 12, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

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