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    ‘Nightmare bacteria’ infection rates have spiked nearly 70% since 2019, CDC says

    It’s likely many people are unrecognized carriers of the drug-resistant bacteria, which could lead to community spread, the CDC scientists said.

    By Mike Stobbe and The Associated Press
    September 24, 2025

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    Workplace wellness programs get a bad rap—but HR departments can’t get enough of them for a reason
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    Workplace wellness programs get a bad rap—but HR departments can’t get enough of them for a reason

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    September 6, 2024
    Both hospital and residential sinks are breeding grounds for pathogens capable of causing illnesses including pneumonia, wound infections, and Legionnaires’ disease, according to researchers at Flinders University in South Australia.
    Health

    Your sink is a breeding ground for bacteria that cause pneumonia and Legionnaires’ disease. How to keep it clean

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    September 6, 2024
    Thousands of drug plants have gone uninspected by the FDA since 2019
    Health

    Thousands of drug plants have gone uninspected by the FDA since 2019

    By Matthew Perrone, Nicky Forster and The Associated Press
    September 6, 2024
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    Health

    Deloitte-run Medicaid systems are riddled with glitches that can cost millions and take years to fix

    By Samantha Liss, Rachana Pradhan and KFF Health News
    September 5, 2024
    A woman is sitting at a desk in front of an open laptop, holding a manual breast pump in one hand and a baby bottle in the other. The image captures the balance of multitasking between professional duties and motherhood, highlighting the challenges faced by working moms who pump breast milk.
    Health

    Startup promises to save working moms up to 23 days a year in office breast-pumping time

    By Kelsey Butler and Bloomberg
    September 4, 2024
    September and October are ideal flu vaccination periods for most people, who need only a single dose each season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    Health

    New flu shots have arrived. Here’s the best time to get your annual vaccine

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    September 3, 2024
    A visual composition showing a U.S. passport, a stethoscope, and a globe, with an airplane flying over it, all placed against a background of various pills and capsules.
    Health

    More Americans than ever say they’d leave US for universal healthcare abroad

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    September 3, 2024
    Cannabis shop sign is seen in Gdynia, Poland
    Health

    Marijuana ruling delayed until after election, putting Harris and Trump’s pot stances in the spotlight

    By Lindsay Whitehurst, Jennifer Peltz and The Associated Press
    September 3, 2024
    Sweden tells parents that toddlers shouldn’t be allowed to watch TV or screens at all
    Health

    Sweden tells parents that toddlers shouldn’t be allowed to watch TV or screens at all

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    September 2, 2024
    Is melatonin or ashwagandha better for sleep? Experts weigh in
    Health

    Is melatonin or ashwagandha better for sleep? Experts weigh in

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    September 1, 2024
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    Health

    Microplastics are everywhere, but here’s how to reduce your exposure

    By Matthew Griffin and Bloomberg
    August 31, 2024
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    Health

    Pre-teen girls using beauty products from social media can cause premature aging and permanent scars

    By Jocelyn Gecker and The Associated Press
    August 31, 2024
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    Life

    Suspect who hit NHL’s Johnny Gaudreau and his little brother drank five or six beers before the crash: report

    By Stephen Whyno and The Associated Press
    August 30, 2024
    Sleeper-inners, rejoice! Getting a late start on the weekends isn’t just an indulgence, it could also be beneficial to your heart health, suggests a new study out of China.
    Health

    Sleeping in on weekends could cut your risk of heart disease by up to 20%, new study shows

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    August 30, 2024
    A warming climate poses new health risks for runners
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    A warming climate poses new health risks for runners

    By Michael Phillis and The Associated Press
    August 30, 2024
    A photo of the packet for anti-obesity drug Wegovy.
    Health

    Wegovy reduced Covid deaths in obese patients, study finds

    By Madison Muller and Bloomberg
    August 30, 2024
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    Health

    Britain’s teenagers are the unhappiest in Europe, and experts are alarmed about the worsening Gen Z mental health crisis

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    August 30, 2024
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    Retail

    Secondhand luxury fashion thrives as Ozempic users purge their closets

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    August 29, 2024
    What you need to know about the deadly listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats
    Health

    What you need to know about the deadly listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats

    By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated Press
    August 29, 2024
    Citing skyrocketing COVID spread, the FDA announced in late August that it had approved Pfizer’s Comirnaty and Moderna’s Spikevax vaccines early.
    Health

    New COVID vaccines are here. What to know about latest shots in wake of nation’s biggest summer surge

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    August 29, 2024
    A person sits at a table sneezing behind a pile of tissues as others look at her disgusted.
    Success

    Gen Z is actually taking sick days, unlike their older coworkers. It’s redefining the workplace

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    August 28, 2024
    Big Tech wants to keep stealing patents—so it’s going to war with Big Pharma
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    Big Tech wants to keep stealing patents—so it’s going to war with Big Pharma

    By Andrei Iancu and David J. Kappos
    August 28, 2024
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    Health

    Rob Pitts of Netflix’s ‘Tex Mex Motors’ has died of stomach cancer. These are signs of the disease

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    August 27, 2024
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    Life

    Walmart recalls apple juice sold in 25 states due to elevated arsenic levels

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    August 27, 2024
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    Health

    EEE, West Nile, malaria: Know the difference between these mosquito-borne diseases

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    August 27, 2024
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    Lifestyle

    The USTA is seriously worried about looming pickleball threat

    By James Martinez and The Associated Press
    August 27, 2024
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    Mind

    The pandemic may have actually improved mental health for some kids, study finds

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    August 26, 2024
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    Tech

    Suspect in tech entrepreneur’s murder pleads guilty to assaulting, setting fire to two other victims

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    August 26, 2024
    Dr. Anthony Fauci was hospitalized for West Nile virus after a mosquito bite. Who is most at risk?
    Health

    Dr. Anthony Fauci was hospitalized for West Nile virus after a mosquito bite. Who is most at risk?

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    August 26, 2024
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    Health

    Chick-fil-A’s banana pudding milkshake is back. You won’t believe how many carbs it has

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    August 26, 2024

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