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I’m a wellness writer, and I get overwhelmed by health advice, too. Here is how I prioritize
There is always new advice about how to be healthier and improve your well-being. What do you do when you feel like you can’t ...
States, cities face loss of vaccination programs and staff after ‘baffling’ cuts to federal funding
Millions of dollars have been pulled from state and local vaccination programs with no explanation after a review of the ...
Ticks, Lyme disease on upswing with milder winters, development near wooded areas
Ticks and Lyme disease may be on the increase for an assortment of reasons, experts said, including milder winters.
Summer Covid cases are rising across the U.S. Is it time for a vaccine?
The new shots won’t be available until the fall, and are expected to be approved only for adults 65 and up and kids and ...
Australia to ease restrictions on U.S. beef imposed over mad cow disease
U.S. agriculture secretary credits Trump as Australia announces easing of restrictions on U.S. beef imports. But will Aussie ...
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CDC reports surge in tick bite ER visits, prevention steps encouraged
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports emergency room visits related to tick bites have surged in 2025 ...
How germy is the public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee and perspiration – and the deceptive smell of chlorine
Swimming, especially in public pools and water parks, comes with its own unique set of risks — from minor skin irritations to ...
Groups that support LGBTQ+ individuals brace for funding cuts that could affect HIV care, prevention
Chicago-area groups that support LGBTQ+ individuals are navigating an uncertain landscape while bracing for federal funding ...
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Alcohol Use Among Women Is Up, As Are Liver Disease Cases
Alcohol-related liver deaths amongst women in the US have more than doubled over the last 20 years, according to a new study ...
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HHS Disputes WSJ Report That RFK Jr. Plans To Sack Entire Health Panel for Being ‘Too Woke’
The Department of Health and Human Services is challenging a report that Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to remove all ...
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Wisconsin Lyme disease cases climb as tick bites surge
Emergency room visits for tick bites have reached their highest level in eight years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lyme disease diagnoses ...