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Fungal infections are getting harder to treat

Aspergillus spores are inhaled all the time, but their growing resistance to an antifungal drug has medical experts concerned.
A photomicrograph showing red and pink clumps of fungal matter
A photomicrograph showing red and pink clumps of fungal matter

A good shower is a simple shower, no matter what influencers recommend

What to know about how to take a basic shower and indicators that you’ve gone too far with your routine.
A man stands in the shower at home and washes his hair
A man stands in the shower at home and washes his hair
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Measles Outbreak

Measles Outbreak

Measles cases reach highest point since the disease was eliminated in U.S. in 2000

An outbreak in West Texas that spread to several other states drove the case counts up substantially.
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Mattel launches Barbie with Type 1 diabetes and a glucose monitor

The company said the new addition expands its representation and encourages play extending "beyond a child’s own lived experience."
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OUT News

Protesters rally against closing largest gender-affirming care center for kids in the U.S.

The Center for Transyouth Health and Development at Children's Hospital Los Angeles will close its doors July 22.
A person holds a sign that says "Trans Rights Are Human Rights"
A person holds a sign that says "Trans Rights Are Human Rights"

Woman says NBC News report helped her recognize liver damage from turmeric pills

‘I had essentially poisoned my liver’: N.J. woman hospitalized after taking turmeric pills
Katie Mohan talks with her doctor.
Katie Mohan talks with her doctor.

Rural hospitals brace for painful choices after Trump's Medicaid and Obamacare cuts

An estimated 17 million people could lose their health insurance, putting financial strain on hospitals.
Medicaid protest.
Medicaid protest.
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Medical students fret over the new student loan cap in the 'big, beautiful bill'

The bill will cap total medical loans at $200,000 — far below the more than $300,000 median cost of attending medical school.
Empty hospital room
Empty hospital room
3d ago

Measles Outbreak

Measles Outbreak

Map: Track the spread of measles in the U.S.

More than 1,200 cases have been confirmed in the U.S. so far this year. NBC News is updating case totals every week.
Symbol map showing where measles cases have been reported in the U.S. — Texas has the highest concentration, with more than 400 reported cases. New Mexico is second with nearly 50 reported cases.
Symbol map showing where measles cases have been reported in the U.S. — Texas has the highest concentration, with more than 400 reported cases. New Mexico is second with nearly 50 reported cases.

Want better workout results? Match your exercise to your personality

It's expected that introverts would gravitate toward solo workouts and extroverts would shine in group fitness classes, but there were some surprises.
Group of people doing the pilates exercise or side stretch to tone the intercostal muscles viewed from the rear.
Group of people doing the pilates exercise or side stretch to tone the intercostal muscles viewed from the rear.

RFK Jr. sued by pediatricians, other medical groups over Covid vaccines

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s track record of undermining vaccine safety and effectiveness prompted the lawsuit. "We've had enough," one public health expert said.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gestures while he speaks.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gestures while he speaks.

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