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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admits he has no sufficient proof of a Tylenol autism link
He still believes the Tylenol autism link is “very suggestive” despite weak...
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• New blood pressure limits mean nearly half of U.S. adults now have hypertension.
• Elevated blood pressure is 120–129 over less than 80 mm Hg; stage 1 hypertension is 130–139/80–89.
• Stage 2 hypertension begins at 140/90, and 180/120 is a crisis.
• Doctors should use the PREVENT risk calculator...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leads a national campaign challenging vaccine rules in schools.
Anti-vaccine efforts are gaining momentum in states like Louisiana, Texas, and Idaho.
Some red states may follow Florida’s example of removing school vaccine mandates.
Public health experts warn this could increase disease risks among...
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A new vaccine advisory panel held chaotic first meetings.
Health experts warned the panel spread misinformation.
Members debated false links between COVID shots and serious illnesses.
Confusing votes on toddler vaccines raised more alarms.
The new vaccine advisory panel stirred controversy in its first days. Members shouted, posted...
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The CDC vaccine panel voted to drop the universal COVID vaccine recommendation.
Instead, Americans will now receive individual guidance based on their health needs.
The change aims to focus shots on people who truly benefit most.
The panel also reviewed other vaccines like measles and hepatitis at...
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Senate Democrats demand Republicans undo Medicaid cuts or risk a government shutdown
Democrats propose funding through October with restored insurance subsidies
Lawmakers say making ACA subsidies permanent would insure nearly 4 million more people
GOP needs 60 votes in the Senate; Democrats hold the deciding power
Senator...
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• Short, safe challenges can shift how hard exercise feels.
• A cold-water hand dunk before biking made effort feel easier.
• This method is called stress calibration and it changes perception.
• You can use quick warm-up tasks to make workouts more enjoyable.
Stress Calibration: A New Way to See Effort
When...
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• A new pneumonia vaccine now targets strains common in adults.
• The CDC recommends adults start this vaccine at age 50.
• Vaccine options include PPSV23, PCV13, PCV15, PCV20, and PCV21.
• Talk with your doctor to pick the best pneumonia vaccine for you.
• Stay up to date on flu,...
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Florida’s governor wants to end vaccine mandates in schools and nursing homes.
The plan would remove proof of immunization rules for students and elders.
Kindergarten vaccination rates in Florida are now below the national average.
Other conservative states often mirror Florida’s policy changes.
Experts warn ending vaccine...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to reveal the cause of autism by September.
He’s speculated that Tylenol and folate deficiency may be linked to autism.
There is no solid scientific proof connecting Tylenol or folate deficiency to autism.
Medical experts have pointed to other likely causes based...
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President Trump said U.S. drug costs will drop by “1000 percent.”
He wants drugmakers to offer U.S. prices that match other wealthy nations.
Social media users found the “1000 percent” math confusing.
The plan could reshape how Americans pay for medicine.
Last Thursday, President Trump told Fox News...
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• Dr. Susan Monarez, former CDC head, faced senators after her firing.
• Senators clashed over whether to swear Monarez and Dr. Debra Houry in.
• Bernie Sanders pointed out it is illegal to lie to Congress.
• Debate highlighted trust issues and vaccine policy disputes.
Senate hearing sparks unexpected laughs
During a...
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• A new $50 billion rural healthcare fund aims to help small hospitals.
• Critics say the fund falls short compared to $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts.
• Red tape and funding caps could force states to drop some Medicaid patients.
• Even some Republicans back bills to roll back parts...
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• Free Health To Go vending machines offer naloxone, hygiene kits, test strips, and more
• Machines are in Reading YMCA and outside UPMC Harrisburg Emergency Department
• Users get supplies anonymously, 24/7, without facing stigma
• Over 11,000 items dispensed in a year, including 1,900 naloxone doses
• Two more machines...
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Shootings often lead to PTSD in people who see or hear them.
PTSD can affect survivors, first responders, and even viewers online.
Early care and simple coping steps can ease PTSD symptoms.
Limiting graphic news and seeking help are key to feeling safer.
Understanding PTSD After Shootings
Many people...
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Microplastics are tiny plastic particles found in air, water, soil, and food.
They end up in animals and people, and may affect health.
States and cities are banning glitter, adding filters, and using warning labels to cut microplastics.
Local rules could spark larger national policies to tackle...
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Donald Trump overestimated 2024 drug overdose deaths by more than 250,000.
He claimed 300,000 to 350,000 people died, but experts say it's closer to 79,000.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided the much lower number.
Addiction experts called Trump’s claim a serious exaggeration.
The...
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• New law cuts Medicaid funding and threatens rural hospitals
• Rural hospitals rely on Medicaid for most of their income
• Senator Susan Collins warns Republicans to revise the bill
• Research shows up to 338 rural hospitals may shut down
• Communities could lose critical medical care without action
Medicaid Cuts...
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∘ A federal judge blocked a Justice Department subpoena for gender-affirming care records at Boston Children’s Hospital.
∘ HIPAA lets providers share health data in response to a subpoena but does not force them to.
∘ Providers must weigh patient privacy against court orders or risk being held in...
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A young man nearly had his organs removed while still alive.
A new neurosurgeon intervened to stop the surgery.
The case raises tough questions about organ donation rules.
Experts say we must improve how and when organ donation happens.
Organ Donation System in Question
Larry Black Jr. lay on...
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Senator Roger Marshall’s comments challenge standard vaccine advice.
He argues not all people need every shot.
He questions giving newborns the hepatitis B vaccine.
Health experts say his views endanger public health.
Why This Anti-Vaccine Senator Worries Public Health
Mixed Messages on Vaccines
Senator Roger Marshall spoke on national TV....
