A draft of an upcoming White House report on children’s health was not as harsh toward the agriculture industry as some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s allies had hoped.
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The dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has disrupted the global supply chain that provides a therapeutic food, leaving thousands of malnourished children at risk of dying.
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The report is not final, but indicates good news for the food and agriculture industries.
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Oregon Health & Science University said the couple’s donation would be the largest single gift to a higher-learning institution in the United States.
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Tariffs Set to Hit Ireland, Where U.S. Drugmakers Play Tax Games
Manufacturing in Ireland has long helped many American drug companies pay lower taxes. But that strategy was designed for a world without President Trump’s tariffs.
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H.H.S. Resurrects Vaccine Safety Panel Disbanded Decades Ago
Anti-vaccine groups had sought the revival of the task force.
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Treating Chronic Pain Is Hard. An Experimental Approach Shows Promise.
A guitarist in a death metal band was one of several people who found that personalized deep brain stimulation eased their pain and helped them reduce pain medication.
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Trump Administration Scraps Research Into Health Disparities
In its campaign against “woke” science, the N.I.H. has closed down studies and programs focused on the gaps between racial and socioeconomic groups.
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Why Young Children May Not Get Covid Shots This Fall
Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., federal officials may withdraw an endorsement for the vaccine in younger children.
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Measles Cases Hit Highest Total Since U.S. Eliminated the Disease
Experts worry that if vaccination rates do not improve, deadly outbreaks will become the new normal.
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Tracking U.S. Measles Outbreaks
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What to Know About Measles as the Virus Spreads
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What to Know About Measles When Traveling
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‘I Feel Like I’ve Been Lied To’: When a Measles Outbreak Hits Home
From a lone clinic in Texas to an entire school district in North Dakota, the virus is upending daily life and revealing a deeper crisis of belief.
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How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech
Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp.
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This Test Tells You More About Your Heart Attack Risk
Coronary artery calcium scans can offer a more precise estimate of a patient’s chances for major cardiac events. Some cardiologists say it remains underused.
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Maybe It’s Not Just Aging. Maybe It’s Anemia.
Significant numbers of older people have the condition. Many find relief with an effective treatment that is being more widely prescribed.
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Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right.
Newer formulations are even more effective at preventing illnesses that commonly afflict seniors — perhaps even dementia.
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Health Risks From Cannabis May Grow as Users Age
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Finding Stillness in the World’s Biggest City
A photographer finds quiet refuges in Tokyo, a city known for its density and crowds.
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Draft of White House Report Suggests Kennedy Won’t Push Strict Pesticide Regulations
The report is not final, but indicates good news for the food and agriculture industries.
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I Hate How My Sister’s Husband Treats Her. Can I Intervene?
Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who thinks her brother-in-law needs to step up as a partner and father.
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A Surprising (and Easy) Way to Boost Your Attention Span
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International charities warned that, left unchecked, the disease’s spread might exacerbate similar outbreaks across the African region for weeks or months to come.
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The former Texas governor and Trump energy secretary has now dedicated his life to promoting the powerful psychedelic ibogaine.
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The system for compensating people injured by vaccines needs significant reform. But the health secretary could alter it in ways that ultimately reduce vaccine access for everyone.
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As products like weed gummies proliferate, more children and teens are suffering symptoms including seizures and life-threatening breathing problems.
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Employees expressed horror at a shooting at the agency’s headquarters, and some said they viewed it as part of a pattern of threats and assaults on health workers.
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Young adults without jobs that provide insurance find that their options are limited and expensive. The problem is about to get worse.
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The American and Mexican governments are exploring “all options” to battle a deadly parasite threatening cattle and wildlife.
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It’s a difficult rite of passage for young adults without job-based insurance. Here are some tips for getting started.
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President Trump’s laissez-faire approach is notable, given that the development of the Covid vaccine was seen as one of his first term’s most notable achievements.
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The nonnative species from Europe, Latin America and Eastern Africa reached the United States by latching on to travelers, a study by researchers in the state shows, offering clues about how ticks spread in a warming world.
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