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A running list of everything Donald Trump’s administration, including the president, has said about his health
In Depth Some in the White House have claimed Trump has near-superhuman abilities
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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A Nipah virus outbreak in India has brought back Covid-era surveillance
Under the radar The disease can spread through animals and humans
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Is the US about to lose its measles elimination status?
Today's Big Question Cases are skyrocketing
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Mixed nuts: RFK Jr.’s new nutrition guidelines receive uneven reviews
Talking Points The guidelines emphasize red meat and full-fat dairy
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Trump HHS slashes advised child vaccinations
Speed Read In a widely condemned move, the CDC will now recommend that children get vaccinated against 11 communicable diseases, not 17
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Trump HHS moves to end care for trans youth
Speed Read The administration is making sweeping proposals that would eliminate gender-affirming care for Americans under age 18
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Vaccine critic quietly named CDC’s No. 2 official
Speed Read Dr. Ralph Abraham joins another prominent vaccine critic, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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More adults are dying before the age of 65
Under the radar The phenomenon is more pronounced in Black and low-income populations
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Scientists have developed a broad-spectrum snake bite antivenom
Under the radar It works on some of the most dangerous species
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How medical imposters are ruining health studies
Under the Radar Automated bots and ‘lying’ individuals ‘threaten’ patient safety and integrity of research
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Doctors sound the alarm about insurance company ‘downcoding’
The Explainer ‘It’s blatantly disrespectful,’ one doctor said
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Can TrumpRx really lower drug prices?
Today’s Big Question Pfizer’s deal with Trump sent drugmaker stocks higher
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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FDA OKs generic abortion pill, riling the right
Speed Read The drug in question is a generic version of mifepristone, used to carry out two-thirds of US abortions
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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‘Nightmare bacteria’ are rapidly spreading
Under the radar The infections are largely resistant to antibiotics
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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