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Some people will need an extra Covid vaccine in the spring

The CDC is recommending that older adults get a second Covid shot in the spring. How durable are the vaccines?
COVID vaccine and Flu shot.
COVID vaccine and Flu shot.

RFK Jr. says a Trump White House would immediately push to remove fluoride from water

Major health groups support water fluoridation as a public health benefit and emphasize that the practice is safe.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
3d ago

Daylight saving time has ended. What to know about 'falling back.'

Love it or hate it, it’s time to turn back the clocks again. Here’s what you need to know as daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday.
Image: clockmaker daylight savings time Scott Gow
Image: clockmaker daylight savings time Scott Gow

Election anxiety is real, no matter who you're voting for

“Our brains are basically threat detectors. If you’re feeling stressed, it simply means you’re paying attention,” a Duke psychologist said. Here’s how to cope.
A person votes.
A person votes.

New lawsuit challenges Louisiana's classification of abortion pills as 'controlled substances'

The lawsuit, brought by a group of health care workers and advocates, alleges that the law could delay care in life-threatening scenarios.
Mifepristone pill.
Mifepristone pill.

Trump team fully embraces RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism

Trump has promised Kennedy and his fringe views a prominent role in health policy if he wins.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump.

Millions to vote on birth control access this election as abortion bans limit family planning

More women are facing challenges to filling their prescriptions for contraceptives like IUDs.
An assortment of contraceptives (condoms, birth control pills, syringes, IUDs) lay scattered around the right edge of the image. From the left, a hand reaches towards the right, as if grasping for the contraceptives.
An assortment of contraceptives (condoms, birth control pills, syringes, IUDs) lay scattered around the right edge of the image. From the left, a hand reaches towards the right, as if grasping for the contraceptives.
4d ago

Alzheimer's researchers say brain stimulation device may slow symptoms

In a small early trial using a transcranial magnetic stimulation procedure, scientists were able to target a key brain network that stores memories and is typically hard hit by the disease.

DACA recipients are able to sign up for Obamacare for the first time

Starting Friday, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients can get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
Protesters hold signs as they rally
Protesters hold signs as they rally

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RFK Jr. could lead a Trump administration's efforts to battle 'childhood chronic disease'

Two sources close to the Trump campaign told NBC News that while nothing is final, RFK Jr. could get a powerful role in childhood health.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

House panel refers Andrew Cuomo for prosecution, alleging 'false statements' on Covid report

A Cuomo spokesperson called the GOP-led panel’s actions a “farce” and said the ex-New York governor told the truth when he said he couldn’t recall reviewing a state report on Covid-19.
Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference
Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference

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