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Extreme Heat Is Rising Faster for Black Americans, and Researchers Say the Gap Is Growing

Extreme heat is hitting Black Americans harder due to urban heat islands, AC gaps, and chronic disease burdens. New research shows disparities will widen. Here's the data.

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Two Organic Baby Formula Botulism Outbreaks in Seven Months Were Linked to the Same Ingredient Supplier

Two organic baby formula botulism outbreaks in seven months share a common supplier link. Here's what the pattern reveals about a systemic infant formula safety gap.

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Seniors Taking Antidepressants May Benefit from Adding a Daily Probiotic, New Clinical Trial Finds

A June 2026 clinical trial found seniors with depression who added a daily probiotic to antidepressants improved more than those on placebo. Here's what the research actually shows.

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Universal COVID Vaccine Clears First Human Trial as Researchers Caution It Is Still Years Away

An AI-designed universal COVID vaccine passed Phase 1 safety in 39 adults. Here's what the results actually show and why public availability is still years away.

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Free Cancer Tests at Health Fairs Could Be Part of a Medicare Fraud Scheme, Officials Warn

Free cancer test offers at health fairs may be Medicare fraud. A 2026 OIG report found genetic tests = 43% of Medicare lab billing. Here's how to spot it and report it.

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Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Could Permanently Change What Americans Pay for Prescriptions

CMS proposed making Medicare drug price negotiation permanent on June 12, 2026. Here is what the proposal means for prescription costs, which drugs are covered, and what comes next.

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Your Child's Barking Cough This Summer Could Be Croup: Here's What Parents Need to Know

Parainfluenza virus is elevated nationally, causing croup in young children. Here is what parents need to know about croup symptoms, home management, and when to go to the ER.

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Drug Overdose Deaths Dropped 13 Percent in the Past Year, but Experts Warn the Progress Could Reverse

Drug overdose deaths fell 13.2% in the most recent 12-month period, says the CDC. Here's what drove the progress and why medetomidine and new synthetic drugs could threaten it.

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Veterinary Drug Mixed with Fentanyl Is Making Overdoses Harder to Reverse with Naloxone

Medetomidine is being mixed with fentanyl in the U.S. drug supply. Naloxone cannot reverse it. The CDC and ONDCP issued a joint warning. Here's what it means for overdose response.

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Public Health Officials Say Measles Poses a Bigger World Cup Threat Than Ebola

Measles, not Ebola, is the top health threat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, say health officials. The U.S. has 2,104 cases in 2026. Here's the risk and how to protect yourself.

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Tick Bites Are Sending More Americans to Emergency Rooms Than Ever Before This Summer

ER visits for tick bites rose 25% in April 2026 vs. the prior year. Lyme disease cases may be 500,000/year. Here's what to do about tick exposure this summer, and when to see a doctor.

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The Most Effective Community Mental Health Clinic Model Just Received More Than $223 Million in New Federal Funding

$223.1 million in new federal funding was announced June 17 for CCBHC community mental health clinics. Here's how this model reduces ER visits and what it means for access to care.

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Raw Milk Sickened More Than 80 People in Six Months: Here's What Pasteurization Actually Prevents

Over 80 people became ill from raw milk outbreaks in 2026 in Idaho, Louisiana, and California. Here's what pasteurization does and doesn't do, based on the evidence.

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Whooping Cough Is Circulating, and Adults May Be Spreading It to Newborns Without Knowing It

Adults with waning pertussis immunity can spread whooping cough to unvaccinated newborns without knowing it. Here's what the CDC recommends and why the Tdap booster matters.

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New FDA-Approved Blood Tests Can Detect Alzheimer's Before Symptoms Worsen, but Access Remains Limited

Two FDA-approved blood tests can now detect Alzheimer's early, but Medicare doesn't cover pre-symptom screening and access gaps remain severe. Here's what you need to know.

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CDC Warns the South and West May Experience Increased COVID-19 Spread During the Summer Months

The CDC's June 22, 2026 data warns the South and West may face a summer COVID increase. Activity is currently low, but here's what the warning means and who faces the highest risk.

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$10 Billion Medicare Billing Scheme Allegedly Inflated Premiums for Millions of Americans

Medicare wound care skin substitute billing swelled from $256M to $10B in five years through fraud and abuse. Here's how it raised your Part B premiums and what changed in 2026.

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Your Backyard Chickens Could Make Your Child Seriously Ill, CDC Warns Families

513 people in 42 states have been sickened in Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry in 2026. Over 25% are under age 5. Here's what the CDC says families need to do.

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Infant Botulism Symptoms Can Take Weeks to Appear: Here's What Parents Should Watch For

Infant botulism symptoms can take weeks to appear after the last feeding. Here is exactly what to watch for after the Nara Organics formula recall, and when to seek emergency care.

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Listeria Outbreak Linked to Soft Cheese Kills One and Hospitalizes Eight Across the U.S.

A Listeria outbreak linked to Clover Hill Dairy soft cheese has killed one person and hospitalized eight. Here who is most at risk and what to do if you bought this cheese.

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U.S. Measles Outbreak Reaches 2,104 Cases as Summer Travel Threatens to Accelerate Spread

2,104 measles cases have been confirmed in 41 U.S. jurisdictions as of June 18, 2026. The CDC warns summer travel could accelerate spread. Here's what families need to know.

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Listeria Can Survive in Your Refrigerator for Months — Here Is How to Clean Up After a Cheese Recall

Listeria survives and grows in refrigerators for months. After a cheese recall, the CDC recommends a specific cleaning protocol. Here's what to do step by step.

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Did School Phone Bans Actually Improve Teen Mental Health? Here Is What the Early Research Shows

Early data on school phone bans shows a drop in teens reporting constant online use. But researchers say the results reflect structural limits, not voluntary change. Here's what we know.

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Active Cyclospora Outbreak Is Under Investigation Nationwide — Here Is What to Watch for This Summer

The CDC is tracking 145 cases of Cyclospora illness since May 2026 across 17 states. No source has been identified yet. Here's what the parasite is and how to protect yourself.

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One Blood Test Could Detect 50 Cancers at Once — the FDA Decision That Could Change Screening Forever

GRAIL's Galleri blood test may detect up to 50 cancers in one vial. The FDA is reviewing a premarket approval application submitted in January 2026. Here's what you need to know.

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