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Man who asked ChatGPT about cutting out salt from his diet was hospitalized with hallucinations
A case study in a medical journal reported that the 60-year-old man replaced sodium chloride with sodium bromide after consulting the AI bot.
HHS revives task force on childhood vaccine safety
A lawsuit claims Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. violated a 1986 law by failing to set up a task force to make childhood vaccines safer. 
Cold and Flu
Move over, flu shot: If you hate needles, you can now get a nasal spray vaccine at home
AstraZeneca's vaccine is available only online and requires a prescription for anyone between the ages of 2 and 49.
Missouri resident hospitalized with 'brain-eating' infection possibly linked to water skiing
A 12-year-old boy died from the extremely rare infection last month in South Carolina, days after swimming in a local lake.
FDA warns about unapproved thyroid pills — then says it'll 'ensure access' to them
The apparent reversal illustrates the power of the "Make America Healthy Again" movement, particularly with its focus on "natural" drugs. 
Why a Michigan man waited over a month in the hospital for stroke rehab
John Karadell was forced into a less-intensive recovery program after his insurance denied him coverage despite medical advice.
Climate change
Scientists warn of invasive longhorned tick carrying debilitating Ehrlichiosis infection
Warming temperatures allow the tick to wake up early from hibernation, increasing the risk of getting bitten.
Massachusetts health officials warn about potentially deadly bacteria in coastal waters
The Department of Public Health issued a warning after "an extremely rare case" of Vibrio vulnificus infection.
Medicare Part D premiums are likely to go up next year. Here's why.
Insurers will take drug costs, frequency of use and other factors into account as they set premium amounts for the 2026 plan year.
CDC director tells staff 'misinformation can be dangerous' in agency meeting
Days after a shooter opened fire at the Atlanta campus, Susan Monarez said the CDC can rebuild public trust with "evidence-based discourse."
On TikTok, warnings spread about the herbal tonic 'Feel Free'
Some people who have tried the drinks — which contain kratom and kava — say they became addicted.
