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Washington, D.C., Was Just Hit with a Purple Air Quality Alert, the Second-Highest Level on the Air Quality Index

Washington D.C. hit Purple AQI — "Very Unhealthy" — after July 4 fireworks and heat. EPA says ALL adults should reduce outdoor activity. Here's the health risk and what to do.

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Zapp's and Dirty Brand Chips Just Received the FDA's Highest Possible Recall Level Over Possible Salmonella Contamination

FDA upgraded Zapp's and Dirty chip recall to Class I — its highest risk level — over possible Salmonella in dry milk seasoning. 650,000+ bags affected nationwide. Here's what to check.

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Thousands of Medicare Seniors Lost Prescription Drug Coverage Over Small Unpaid Premiums

Medicare Part D seniors are losing drug coverage over unpaid premiums as small as $8 after mid-year increases. Here's how to get reinstated and what rights you have now.

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Publix Recalls GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries in 8 States: Check Whether Your Bag Is Affected

Publix recalled GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries (lot 60401, best-by Feb. 9, 2028) in 8 states over E. coli O145. 12 ill, 4 hospitalized. Check your freezer now.

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Michigan's Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak Has Exploded to 681 Cases in One Week as Health Officials Urge Precautions

Michigan Cyclospora cases hit 681 as of July 6, 2026 — 13x normal. 8 SE counties affected. MDHHS issued produce safety guidance. Here's what to know and do now.

Medical Daily

Smartwatches Track Health Around the Clock, but Doctors Say Constant Monitoring May Increase Anxiety Over Normal Body Changes

Smartwatches can help detect health issues, but doctors warn constant monitoring may increase anxiety over normal body changes and wellness data.

Medical Daily

Groundbreaking new liver transplant procedure offers hope to patients

The procedure is designed to preserve donor livers within the body

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Adverts for Domino’s, KFC and Burger King cleared despite junk food crackdown

New rules prohibit the promotion of foods that contribute significantly to childhood obesity

The Independent UK

New cancer blood test could spare thousands of patients from invasive gynaecological exams

The test costs around £30 and can tell women whether they are at risk of cancer

The Independent UK

America gets supersized as obesity rates spike in both children and adults

Rising obesity rates have been tied to a more sedentary lifestyle and ultraprocessed diet

The Independent UK

Tummy tucks and breast reductions: Complications after overseas surgeries cost NHS £1.8 million

The NHS is paying when cosmetic surgery performed overseas goes wrong - costing approximately £5883 to £9328 per patient, a study has suggested

The Independent UK

Philadelphia Classified Pregnant Women as High Risk During Extreme Heat: What ACOG Recommends

Philadelphia's heat emergency named pregnant women high-risk. ACOG warns heat increases preterm birth and stillbirth risk. Here's what to do if you're pregnant and were exposed.

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Fish Oil Supplements Do Not Improve Memory or Brain Health, a Two-Year Study Found

A 2026 two-year study confirmed fish oil supplements reached the brain — and still found no meaningful improvement in memory or cognition. Here's what the evidence now shows.

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New York City's Congestion Pricing Is Speeding Up Ambulances: A New Study Links the Policy to Better Survival Odds

NBER study July 7: NYC congestion pricing cut ambulance travel times by 63–70 seconds. In cardiac arrest, each minute is 7–10% survival odds. Here's the life-saving math.

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The Washington Post Investigated Why Measles Is Harder to Stop in 2026 Than It Was 10 Years Ago

Washington Post investigation finds 2026 measles outbreaks are structurally different — larger unvaccinated networks, reduced outbreak response capacity. Here's the analysis.

Medical Daily

Lauren Bennett Dies at 36 After Years of Mental Health Advocacy Following Simone Battle's Death

Lauren Bennett, known for "Party Rock Anthem" and G.R.L., died at 36 after becoming a mental health advocate following Simone Battle's death.

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Flooding Rain Triggered a New Jersey Store Roof Collapse and Left Drivers Stranded in Rising Water

Heat wave broke Monday with flooding across NYC, Philadelphia, and NJ. A BJ's roof collapsed in Ocean Township. Two people briefly trapped. Flash flood warnings active now.

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The CDC Is Alerting Doctors That They Are Missing a Parasite Outbreak

CDC clinical alert July 7: healthcare providers are missing Cyclospora. 300+ Michigan cases, 145 national. Standard stool tests miss it. Here's the test to ask for by name.

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Three Michigan Children Died from Generator Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Storm Power Outages

Three Michigan children died from generator CO poisoning July 4 during storm power outages. Sumpter Township police: "Never run a generator in a garage." Here are the rules.

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New Jersey Heat Deaths Rise to 29, Three More New Yorkers Die as the Historic Wave Finally Breaks

NJ heat deaths rise to 29 across 10 counties, ages 30s to 80s. Three more New Yorkers died over the weekend. Most were found indoors without AC. Here's what that means.

International Business Times UK

The Hidden Cost of Britain's Heatwave: Millions Report Sleepless Nights During Record June Temperatures

A YouGov survey reveals that June's record-breaking heatwave in the UK caused widespread sleep disruption, highlighting the less visible impacts of extreme weather on daily life and well-being.

International Business Times UK

'My Heart Dropped': Nara Smith Recalls the Moment She Knew Daughter Whimsy Lou Had Cancer

Nara Smith reveals how she discovered daughter Whimsy Lou had cancer, recalling the moment a doctor's reaction made her 'heart drop'

Fit & Well

Weak glutes? Try this Pilates-inspired workout to build strength and combat the effects of sitting

Three moves you can do in less than five minutes

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Instantly relieve stiff, achy joints with these four yoga poses which will mobilize your entire body

They’ll also improve your coordination and flexibility

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Michigan Has More Than 300 Cyclospora Cases and No Food Source Has Been Found

Michigan has 300+ Cyclospora cases in a "large and growing" outbreak. Standard stool tests miss this parasite. Here's the specific test to ask for by name.

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