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More than 4,400 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. as the CDC says it plans to send a "disease detective" to Pennsylvania.
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10/16/26
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - The Kanawha County Commission recognized breast cancer survivors Thursday during a ceremony aimed at raising awareness for early detection and encouraging people to …
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Jessica Patterson (via Morgan Messanger - WV)
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10/15/26
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The third week in October marks National Health Education Week, led by the Society for Public Health Education.
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Shannon Hegy (via WPRI - Local News)
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10/15/26
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U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) and Don Bacon (R-Neb.-2) have reintroduced two bipartisan bills aimed at expanding Medicaid access for current and former foster youth, including broader …
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nathan (via Los Angeles Sentinel)
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10/15/26
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State health officials found the owner unsuitable to operate long-term care facilities in Massachusetts and issued a notice Tuesday outlining the proposed action.
The post Mass. moves to revoke …
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Beth Treffeisen (via Boston.com - Local News)
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10/15/26
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A Houston dad made history when he became the first father in Texas to hold his premature baby skin-to-skin using a groundbreaking wearable incubator called a ‘Skincubator,’ according to hospital …
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Yara Hamway - Storyful and Julianna Russ (via cw39)
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10/15/26
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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey officially proclaimed October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day.
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Ashley Shook (via WWLP22 News - US News)
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10/15/26
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On Wednesday, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued a food safety alert for Starfish Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced packages. According to the alert, …
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Cassie Abel (via News10 - NYC)
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10/15/26
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Ella Flanagan will move on to the final stage of the judging process, where her invention has the potential to bag the top spot and €35,000.
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Laura Varley (via Silicon Republic)
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10/15/26
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By Dora Conteh Mansaray Osteoporosis is a common condition among older adults that causes bones to become weak, fragile and more susceptible to fractures. As people age, maintaining bone health …
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Tina Franco (via Alexandria Times)
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10/14/26
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The Washington Poison Center warns about counterfeit cat's claw supplements with opioid-like chemicals linked to overdoses, highlighting serious health risks.
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10/14/26
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A study involving twenty-six children found that integrating AI-assisted technology and activity trackers into a summer obesity prevention program successfully encouraged physical activity, though …
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Mia Drumm (via BRProud.com)
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10/14/26
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Dr. Raj Panjabi discusses the resurgence of measles, the potential health benefits of GLP-1 drugs and what we can do now to prevent disease and live longer.
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10/14/26
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Massachusetts public health officials have approved new regulations that expand their authority to vet the suitability of nursing home owners and management companies to ensure higher standards of …
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Alison Kuznitz (via WWLP22 News - US News)
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10/14/26
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Though retatrutide isn't approved anywhere yet, some companies are already widely distributing and selling it alongside other unregulated peptides.
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Ed Cara (via Gizmodo | Tecg. Science. Culture)
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10/14/26
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Holyoke Medical Center has appointed Dr. Krishna Kafle as Chief of Hospital Medicine.
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Beck Wehner (via WWLP22 News - US News)
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10/14/26
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Health officials are ramping up oversight of a dozen RegalCare nursing homes as the state also looks to revoke all of their licenses following a report that detailed deteriorating conditions at the …
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Alison Kuznitz (via WWLP22 News - US News)
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10/14/26
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New research shows that people who snack after bedtime have a 20% to 30% higher likelihood of developing fatty liver disease.
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Courtenay Harris Bond (via PhillyVoice)
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10/14/26
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Seattle’s civilian crisis responders have taken on a growing share of emergency calls since the program launched in October 2023.
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10/13/26
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Rhode Island Medicaid and the People, Place, and Health Collective at the Brown University School of Public Health have teamed up to assist residents with understanding the federal changes that are …
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Lauren Brill (via WPRI - Local News)
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10/13/26
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