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August 17, 2026
More U.S. Parents Opting Children Out of Vaccine Requirements, C.D.C. Reports
The new data on vaccine exemptions during the 2025-26 school year come just a week after President Trump signed an executive order calling to scale back childhood shots.
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August 10, 2026
Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims About Childhood Vaccines After Executive Order
Mr. Trump signed an executive order on Monday calling to scale back the number of vaccinations American children receive.
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August 10, 2026
F.D.A. Moves Toward Tighter Restrictions on Food Ingredients
A proposed rule would require companies to notify the agency about ingredients they plan to add, but companies would still be able to self-police their safety.
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August 7, 2026
Why Cyclospora Symptoms May Come and Go
Health experts are trying to understand how the food-borne parasite can cause symptoms that come and go, sometimes for weeks.
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July 17, 2026
Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce?
Federal health officials have linked a large cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell. Is lettuce from grocery stores and restaurants OK?
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July 17, 2026
Cyclospora Investigation Turns to Farms in Mexico
The F.D.A. is planning to inspect farms and a lettuce shredding facility to determine how lettuce supplied by the produce company Taylor Farms to Taco Bell became contaminated and where it was ship...
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July 16, 2026
How to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke
Monitor air quality, prepare to stay inside and pay close attention to people with chronic conditions.
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July 7, 2026
More Americans Than Ever Are Taking Weight-Loss Drugs
The number of U.S. adults taking an obesity medication has nearly quadrupled from just two years ago.
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July 1, 2026
What Older Adults Should Know About GLP-1 Drugs as Medicare Coverage Expands
A Medicare pilot beginning Wednesday will broaden access to medications like Wegovy and Zepbound. There are unique risks for those over 65.
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June 18, 2026
The Thriving Black Market for a Powerful Weight Loss Drug
People are buying what they believe to be retatrutide from WhatsApp groups, Chinese labs and websites selling it “for research purposes.”
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June 9, 2026
F.D.A. Clears Sunscreen Ingredient Long Used in Europe and Asia
Dermatologists say bemotrizinol offers advantages over other compounds in sunscreens currently on the market.
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June 8, 2026
GLP-1 Drugs: 6 Things We’ve Learned About Their Effects
The widespread use of drugs like Ozempic is giving scientists a clearer picture than ever of their effects.
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June 5, 2026
Police Remove Diabetes Experts From Conference for Distributing Critique of Trump Administration
Several of those escorted out were scheduled to present at the American Diabetes Association conference this weekend.
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