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Millions of pregnant women traveling more than an hour to the doctor, report finds

The annual March of Dimes report shows that pregnant women in rural America “bear the burden” when maternity hospitals close.
A pregnant woman sitting in a car  in the passenger seat looks out at the view, as seen from the view from the driver's seat
A pregnant woman sitting in a car  in the passenger seat looks out at the view, as seen from the view from the driver's seat
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Ebola Virus Outbreak

Ebola Virus Outbreak

Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record

The grim toll comes nearly three months since the outbreak was declared May 15.
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TOPSHOT-DRCONGO-HEALTH-VIRUS
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Kids' Health

Kids' Health

Trump signs executive order aiming to cut the number of required vaccines for children

The order reaffirms the dramatic overhaul to the vaccine schedule that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced this year. Those changes have been blocked in court.
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US-POLITICS-TRUMP

RFK Jr. wants to fix loophole that allows additives into food. Critics say it doesn’t go far enough.

The Trump administration also announced it would define “ultraprocessed foods” but didn’t provide a definition or a timeline for announcing one.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr speaks at a podium onstage, in front of a white backdrop with black text above him that reads "Real Food"
Robert F. Kennedy Jr speaks at a podium onstage, in front of a white backdrop with black text above him that reads "Real Food"
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Recall

Recall

Taylor Farms recalls prepared food items containing jalapeños over salmonella risk

The recall covers prepared foods containing jalapeños that were sold across about 20 states, including at Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods.
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Traced To Iceberg Lettuce From Produce Giant Taylor Farms
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Traced To Iceberg Lettuce From Produce Giant Taylor Farms
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Louisiana warns against flesh-eating bacteria after five deaths

State officials said nine people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus this year and five of them have died.
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Louisiana beach.
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How 3 health factors can help delay dementia for up to 13 years

Healthy blood vessels can protect your brain as well as your heart.
Woman checking blood pressure
Woman checking blood pressure

Michigan says salad is safe again as state’s cyclosporiasis cases fall

The state health department said residents can resume buying bagged salads but should still avoid recalled lettuce.
Iceberg lettuce growing in the field.
Iceberg lettuce growing in the field.

Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños at Chipotle and Qdoba expands to 27 states

The food chains say they have removed the jalapeños. Minnesota and Colorado account for the vast majority of cases, with 110 each.
Fresh cut jalapeño slices laid on a gray surface
Fresh cut jalapeño slices laid on a gray surface

FDA approves 1st mRNA flu shot, from Moderna

The vaccine, called mFlusiva, was approved for older adults. In trials, it was found to be about 27% more effective than a standard flu shot.
A gloved hand moves a syringe towards an arm with wrinkled skin, while holding the shoulder with their other gloved hand
A gloved hand moves a syringe towards an arm with wrinkled skin, while holding the shoulder with their other gloved hand

Trump admin moves to shut down Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failures

RFK Jr. called the nonprofit Network for Hope “a bad apple” and accused it of “persistent safety failures.”
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before Senate.
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before Senate.

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