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Nursing Homes Are Already Short on Staff, and Immigration Enforcement Is Making the Crisis Significantly Worse

Over 25% of nursing home direct care workers are foreign-born. Immigration enforcement in 2026 is worsening an already critical staffing crisis. Here's what families should ask now.

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The Fourth of July Is One of America's Highest Drowning-Risk Days: What Parents Need to Do Today

July 4 is one of America's highest drowning-risk days. The American Red Cross identifies 5 core water safety skills every child should have. Here's the checklist for parents today.

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Women Are Getting Hired More After Losing Weight on GLP-1 Drugs: A New Study Raises Difficult Questions

A new study found GLP-1 drug users hired more after weight loss — but researchers say the finding reflects illegal-in-most-states weight discrimination, not just health gains.

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Record-Breaking Heat Is Threatening Fourth of July Events as Cities Increase Safety Precautions

Heat index up to 115°F on July 4 in Richmond, 111°F in Philadelphia, 110°F in D.C. Here's what NYC, Nashville, Boston, Philly and other cities are doing to protect people.

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A Six-Month Study Found Only One Type of Exercise Helps Older Adults Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle

A 6-month study of 120+ adults averaging age 72 found HIIT was the only exercise type that reduced body fat while preserving lean muscle. Here's what older adults should know.

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Scientists Used Vitamin B12 to Sneak a Cancer-Killer into the Brain, and It Worked on Tumors in Animal Studies

A new Oncoscience study found a vitamin B12-based compound crosses the blood-brain barrier, targets glioblastoma tumors, and boosts treatment effects in animal models.

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A New COVID Subvariant Is Driving a Global Wave: Find Out Whether It Has Reached Your State

NB.1.8.1 "Nimbus" is now the dominant COVID strain in the U.S. at ~43% of cases. 10 states report high or very high wastewater levels. Here's what it means and who's at risk.

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New World Screwworm Has Reached 16 U.S. Animals as Experts Say This Is Not an Isolated Incident

USDA confirmed 16 New World screwworm animal cases in Texas and New Mexico since June 3 — the first U.S. recurrence in 60 years. Experts warn confirmed cases are an undercount.

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JAMA Study Finds Teen Marijuana Use More Than Doubles the Risk of Serious Mental Illness

A JAMA Health Forum study of 463,396 teens found cannabis use doubles the risk of psychosis and bipolar disorder. Cannabis typically preceded psychiatric diagnosis by 1.7–2.3 years.

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Requesón Cheese Listeria Outbreak Disproportionately Hits Hispanic Families, Officials Warn

The Clover Hill Dairy Listeria outbreak has hit 12 cases, 10 hospitalizations, 1 death — 88% of patients Hispanic. Multiple brand recall covers MD, VA, NY, NC, NJ, DC.

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Scientists Just Found Why Middle-Age Belly Fat Suddenly Appears, and It Has to Do with Stem Cells

New research published June 27 found aging-activated stem cells drive middle-age belly fat accumulation. The same visceral fat is linked to heart disease and Alzheimer's risk.

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FDA Expands Moringa Salmonella Outbreak Warning as Recall Grows to 119 Cases Across 36 States

FDA updated the moringa Salmonella outbreak June 30, 2026. 119 ill in 36 states, 32 hospitalized. Recall now covers TNVitamins, Live it Up, Doctor's Pride, Why Not Natural.

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Scientists Found an Unexpected Way to Make Pancreatic Cancer Cells Destroy Themselves

New research published June 29, 2026, found compounds triggering self-destruction in pancreatic cancer cells. One blocked 90% of cancer spread in lab models. What it means.

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U.S. Hospitals Increase Ebola Preparedness After an Imported Ebola Case Reaches Europe

Ebola's Bundibugyo strain reached France and Germany in June 2026. CDC has issued hospital alerts and activated airport screening at 4 U.S. airports. Here's what to know.

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The New Blood Test for Colon Cancer Has One Major Limitation Doctors Say Patients Must Understand Before Choosing It

The ACS added the Shield blood test to colon cancer screening guidelines in May 2026 — but doctors warn it's not a substitute for colonoscopy. Here's the critical difference.

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Tuberculosis Cases in the U.S. Just Hit a Multi-Decade High: Public Health Experts Are Alarmed

U.S. TB cases hit a 14-year high in 2024 and remain elevated in 2025. Experts warn underfunded contact tracing and screening gaps are leaving communities exposed.

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Cyclospora Cases Are Climbing in New York, Illinois, and Texas as Doctors Warn It Is Often Misdiagnosed

CDC confirms 145 Cyclospora cases in 17 states. NY, IL, and TX lead case counts. Doctors warn standard stool cultures miss this parasite — specific testing is required.

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Trajectory Over Threshold: Dr. Marlow Hernandez's Scientific Contribution to Heart Failure Care

Dr. Marlow Hernandez's work on heart failure care highlights how recovery trends, not just improving symptoms, may help reduce preventable hospital readmissions.

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Nearly 1 Million Bottles of a Heart Failure Drug Were Just Recalled — Check Your Medicine Cabinet

Amgen recalled ~934,577 bottles of Corlanor (ivabradine) for heart failure after foreign substance was found. The FDA classified it Class II. Check your lot number now.

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Imported Tobacco Has Been Operating Under Lower FDA Standards Than Domestic Products

Imported tobacco faces lower FDA oversight than domestic products. A new proposed rule would close the regulatory asymmetry. Here's what the gap is and what would change.

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A Pesticide Still Found on Your Strawberries and Apples More Than Doubles Parkinson's Risk, UCLA Finds

A UCLA study found chlorpyrifos, still legal on strawberries and apples, linked to 2.5x higher Parkinson's risk. Researchers now know exactly how it attacks the brain.

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One Insurer Leaving Your State Marketplace Can Force Thousands Off Their Current Plans

When a health insurer exits your ACA marketplace, you get a special enrollment period — but your new plan may cover different doctors and drugs. Here's the consumer navigation guide.

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Doctors Miss About 12 Million Diagnoses Per Year — Here Is What AI Can Actually Fix

12 million missed diagnoses per year, 40,000–80,000 preventable deaths. AI is helping most in imaging. Here's where the evidence supports AI diagnostic assistance — and where it doesn't.

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Medicare's New $50 GLP-1 Weight-Loss Program Just Launched: Find Out if You Qualify

Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge launched July 1, 2026. Up to 3.8M seniors may qualify for $50/month Wegovy, Zepbound, or Foundayo. Here's the eligibility breakdown.

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The United States Could Officially Lose Its Measles-Free Status by November 2026

The U.S. has held measles elimination status since 2000. With 2,134 cases in 2026, a PAHO review in November could change that. Here's what it means.

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