Health
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Texas reaches 400 measles cases as U.S. deals with outbreaks in 5 states
At least five states have active measles outbreaks as of Friday, Texas has the largest with 400 cases.
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RFK Jr. announces states can ban sugary soda from food stamp program
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Friday that states will be granted waivers to ban soda from the federal food stamp...
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King Charles III seen in public one day after hospitalization for cancer treatment side effects
King Charles III was seen in public on Friday for first time since his brief hospitalization for the side effects from his cancer treatment.
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RFK Jr. says HHS cuts will target administrators, not front-line workers
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is defending massive layoffs at his department, saying front-line workers will be spared...
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Brazilian prosecutor tosses ex-President Bolsonaro's COVID-19 vaccine status case
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro scored a legal win on Thursday after the country's prosecutor-general tossed a federal police...
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Organ transplant patient in Michigan dies from rabies
A Michigan resident died earlier this year after contracting rabies from an organ transplant, health officials said.
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A bill proposing a near-total abortion ban causes an uproar at Georgia's Capitol
A crowd of pro-choice and pro-life protesters flooded a windowless Georgia Capitol hallway on Wednesday with chants and signs as lawmakers held a...
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What to know after Prince Harry resigned from his African charity
Prince Harry's surprising resignation from an African charity he co-founded in memory of his mother, Princess Diana, came this week amid...
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HHS to cut 10,000 jobs, consolidate departments
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a major overhaul Thursday that will eliminate 10,000 full-time employees from...
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Vaccines group Gavi says U.S. has not confirmed it will end funding
The head of leading vaccines group Gavi alliance said Thursday it has not received confirmation from the U.S. government that it might be losing...
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States move to ban or restrict use of synthetic dyes used in candies and cereal
Synthetic dyes used to make brightly colored cereals, drinks and candies are coming under scrutiny in states across the country, where lawmakers...
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RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement is already changing how America eats
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his drive to "Make America Healthy Again" are already chalking up some early wins.