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  • Source: NBC News
  • 07/30/2025
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Powerful earthquake off Russia triggers tsunami fears for Japan and U.S.

Hawaii is being warned that "urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property." Watches have been ordered for California, Oregon, Washington and a vast swath of Alaska’s coastline.

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CDC confirms at least 85 people experienced THC sickness from pizza place in Wisconsin

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report about nine months after an incident at a Wisconsin pizza parlor where THC-infused oil was used to prepare dough.

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Just 7,000 steps a day cuts health risks, study suggests

If the 10,000 steps a day benchmark for sustaining a healthy lifestyle didn’t fit into your routine, there is some good news: walking 7,000 steps a day may be sufficient to increase cognitive function and provide protection against a variety of illnesses.

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  • Source: NY Post
  • 07/16/2025
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Weight loss drugs like Ozempic can raise low testosterone — what that means for men

Testosterone fuels male sex drive and erectile function and influences everything from bone density and muscle mass to fat distribution, red blood cell production, mood and energy levels.

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Kennedy´s advisers back flu vaccination, but not shots with a rarely used preservative

The Trump administration´s new vaccine advisers on Thursday endorsed this fall´s flu vaccinations for just about every American - but only if they use certain shots free of an ingredient antivaccine groups have falsely tied to autism.

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  • Source: AP News
  • 06/24/2025
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The largest digital camera ever built has released its first shots of the universe

The largest digital camera ever built released its first shots of the universe Monday — including colorful nebulas, stars and galaxies.

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Moderna wins FDA OK to widen use of RSV vaccine

The agency’s decision is a much-needed win for a company that’s been significantly impacted by the recent changes in FDA and HHS leadership.

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Judge Dismisses Justin Baldoni’s $400 Million Lawsuit Against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

Justin Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds has been dismissed.

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Shocking new link discovered between Ozempic and CANCER

Game-changing weight loss jabs could help ward off up to 14 types of cancer, world-leading experts suggest.

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US detects cases of new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1

The US CDC’s airport screening has detected multiple cases of the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, linked to a surge in China and spreading across Asia. While more contagious, the variant isn’t thought to cause more severe illness, prompting health officials to recommend masks and boost vaccines.

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FDA Approves Novavax COVID-19 Shot But With Unusual Restrictions

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a long-awaited approval of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine but with unusual restrictions.

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  • Source: Yahoo
  • 05/16/2025
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Trump becomes a grandfather for the 11th time as Tiffany gives birth to a son

President Donald Trump became a grandpa for the 11th time Thursday as his daughter, Tiffany Trump welcomed a new baby boy.

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Massive solar storm causes worldwide blackouts as experts warn the worst is yet to come

The sun has unleashed the strongest solar flare of the year, triggering strong radio blackouts across the globe. Just after 11:30 a.m. ET, a massive X2.7-class solar flare erupted from a newly emerging from a cold, dark region known as AR4087.

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  • Source: NBC News
  • 05/09/2025
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FDA approves at-home HPV test to screen for cervical cancer

Traditional tests are done during a pelvic exam in the doctor’s office, an experience that many women find uncomfortable.

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  • Source: The Sun
  • 04/30/2025
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Tiny plastic particles found in the arteries of stroke patients with blocked blood vessels

In new research, scientists found that blocked blood vessels contain 50 times more minuscule bits of plastic compared to healthy arteries.

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Measles infections hit 800 cases across 24 states

The US has hit 800 measles cases across 24 states, with Texas the epicenter of the outbreak, the CDC said Friday.