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‘Nightmare bacteria’ are rapidly spreading
Under the radar The infections are largely resistant to antibiotics
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Kissing bug disease has a growing presence in the US
The explainer The disease has yielded a steady stream of cases in the last 10 years
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Climate change is making us eat more sugar
Under the radar Sweets make the heat feel more manageable
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Trump makes unmoored claims on Tylenol and autism
Speed Read No causal relationship has been established between autism and acetaminophen use during pregnancy
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RFK Jr. vaccine panel advises restricting MMRV shot
Speed Read The committee voted to restrict access to a childhood vaccine against chickenpox
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The pros and cons of universal health care
Pros and Cons A medical system that serves everyone comes with its own costs — and not all of them are financial
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Quit-smoking ads are being put out
Under the radar The dissolution of a government-funded campaign could lead to more smokers in the future
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Sloth fever shows no signs of slowing down
The explainer The vector-borne illness is expanding its range
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Texas declares end to measles outbreak
Speed Read The vaccine-preventable disease is still spreading in neighboring states, Mexico and Canada
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Britain's giant rat problem
The Explainer Rising infestation reports and increased sightings of oversized rats have caused concerns about waste management in some areas
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Forever chemicals were found in reusable menstrual products. That is nothing new for women.
Under the Radar Toxic chemicals are all too common in such products
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Not just a number: how aging rates vary by country
The explainer Inequality is a key factor
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Children's health has declined in the US
The Explainer It's likely a sign of larger systemic issues
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Measles cases surge to 33-year high
Speed Read The infection was declared eliminated from the US in 2000 but has seen a resurgence amid vaccine hesitancy
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