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Prince Harry is in Angola to raise awareness for land mine clearing, repeating Diana's 1997 trip
Read full article: Prince Harry is in Angola to raise awareness for land mine clearing, repeating Diana's 1997 tripPrince Harry is visiting the African nation of Angola with a land mine clearing charity, repeating a famous trip his mother made in 1997.

Lyme disease cases are doubling -- here’s why and how to prevent it
Read full article: Lyme disease cases are doubling -- here’s why and how to prevent itGetting bitten by a deer tick can lead to Lyme disease. These ticks can carry bacteria responsible for the illness and transmit it to humans.

Baby Boomers are living longer, but not in great health, research shows
Read full article: Baby Boomers are living longer, but not in great health, research showsThanks to modern scientific and medical breakthroughs, people today are living longer than ever before. However, living longer isn’t the whole picture.

Charges dropped against Utah doctor accused of throwing away $28,000 in COVID vaccine doses
Read full article: Charges dropped against Utah doctor accused of throwing away $28,000 in COVID vaccine dosesThe federal government has dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines worth thousands of dollars during the pandemic.

Emergency rooms see sharp rise in tick bite cases this month -- what to know
Read full article: Emergency rooms see sharp rise in tick bite cases this month -- what to knowEmergency rooms across the country are seeing a sharp rise in tick bite cases, with July 2025 already hitting the highest number of tick-related ER visits since 2017 -- and the month is only a week old.

'The Salt Path' is a book that captured the hearts of millions. Now it's mired in controversy
Read full article: 'The Salt Path' is a book that captured the hearts of millions. Now it's mired in controversyThe memoir "The Salt Path" by Raynor Winn, which inspired a film starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, is now embroiled in controversy.

Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries, UN agency says
Read full article: Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries, UN agency saysSand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries and are taking an increasing toll on health, economies and the environment.

Trump administration sues California over egg prices and blames animal welfare laws
Read full article: Trump administration sues California over egg prices and blames animal welfare lawsThe Trump administration is suing California over its animal welfare laws, claiming they unconstitutionally raised egg prices.

CDC finds nearly 1 in 3 US youth have prediabetes, but experts question scant data
Read full article: CDC finds nearly 1 in 3 US youth have prediabetes, but experts question scant dataA new federal estimate shows that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adolescents had prediabetes in 2023, far higher than a previous estimate of 1 in 5.

The UN warns millions will die by 2029 if US funding for HIV programs isn't replaced
Read full article: The UN warns millions will die by 2029 if US funding for HIV programs isn't replacedA new report by the U.N. AIDS agency says the sudden withdrawal of U.S. funding has caused a “systemic shock” to the global effort against AIDS and HIV.

What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Summer allergies, respiratory viruses, pink eye, eczema
Read full article: What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Summer allergies, respiratory viruses, pink eye, eczemaHere’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.

The biggest gender-affirming care center for trans kids in the US is closing, prompting protests
Read full article: The biggest gender-affirming care center for trans kids in the US is closing, prompting protestsProtesters are rallying against the closure of a major gender-affirming care center for kids and teenagers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Biden's former doctor refuses to answer questions in House Republican probe
Read full article: Biden's former doctor refuses to answer questions in House Republican probePresident Joe Biden’s White House physician is refusing to answer questions as part of the House Republican investigation into Biden’s health in office.

July 2025 already sets new record for tick bites
Read full article: July 2025 already sets new record for tick bitesEmergency rooms across the country are seeing a sharp rise in tick bite cases, with July 2025 already hitting the highest number of tick-related ER visits since 2017 -- and the month is only a week old.

The first drug to treat infants sick with malaria is approved by Swiss authority
Read full article: The first drug to treat infants sick with malaria is approved by Swiss authoritySwitzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants.

Wisconsin Supreme Court clears the way for a conversion therapy ban to be made permanent
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court clears the way for a conversion therapy ban to be made permanentThe Wisconsin Supreme Court has cleared the way for the state to permanently enact a ban on conversion therapy.

US adults want the government to focus on child care costs, not birth rates, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: US adults want the government to focus on child care costs, not birth rates, AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds most Americans do not want the government to focus on increasing birth rates, despite efforts by the Trump administration to make this a priority.

Doctors and public health organizations sue Kennedy over vaccine policy change
Read full article: Doctors and public health organizations sue Kennedy over vaccine policy changeDoctors groups and public health organizations are suing the U.S. government over the decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for most children and pregnant women.

Student loan cancellation program could become Trump retribution tool, some advocates fear
Read full article: Student loan cancellation program could become Trump retribution tool, some advocates fearPresident Donald Trump is revamping the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, sparking concerns it could become a tool for political retribution.

American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades, new study finds
Read full article: American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades, new study findsA new study shows that the health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to experience obesity, chronic diseases and other problems.

Wegovy and Zepbound prices fall, but access to the obesity drugs still isn’t guaranteed
Read full article: Wegovy and Zepbound prices fall, but access to the obesity drugs still isn’t guaranteedPrices are falling for the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound, but steady access to the drugs remains challenging.

Rural hospitals brace for financial hits or even closure under Republicans' $1 trillion Medicaid cut
Read full article: Rural hospitals brace for financial hits or even closure under Republicans' $1 trillion Medicaid cutStates and rural health advocacy groups are sounding the alarm that Congress’ slashing of Medicaid will devastate already financially fragile rural hospitals.

Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at US hospitals, but are running into visa issues
Read full article: Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at US hospitals, but are running into visa issuesSome hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international medical residents set to start their training this week were delayed by the Trump administration’s travel and visa restrictions.

What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Firework burns, swimmer’s ear, sunburn, heat stroke
Read full article: What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Firework burns, swimmer’s ear, sunburn, heat strokeHere’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.

Supreme Court rejects Montana's bid to revive parental consent law for minors' abortions
Read full article: Supreme Court rejects Montana's bid to revive parental consent law for minors' abortionsThe Supreme Court won't hear a case involving a push to revive a law that minors must have their parents’ permission for an abortion in Montana.

North Carolina governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them 'mean-spirited'
Read full article: North Carolina governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them 'mean-spirited'North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed three anti-DEI bills and another targeting transgender rights.

A look at what will happen to food assistance under Trump's big tax cut bill, by the numbers
Read full article: A look at what will happen to food assistance under Trump's big tax cut bill, by the numbersBig changes are in store for a food assistance program under President Donald Trump's tax-cut legislation.

Fears in Massachusetts that Trump's bill could unravel health safety net
Read full article: Fears in Massachusetts that Trump's bill could unravel health safety netIn the state that served as the model for Obamacare, advocates and health care workers fear the Trump administration is dismantling the program piece-by-piece.

House GOP struggles to win over holdouts on Trump's tax bill in late-night session
Read full article: House GOP struggles to win over holdouts on Trump's tax bill in late-night sessionHouse Republicans strained through a day of starts and stops trying to advance President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts package.

Nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled over possible listeria contamination
Read full article: Nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled over possible listeria contaminationThe maker of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon is recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of the product because it may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.

FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of agency staff
Read full article: FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of agency staffA top official at the Food and Drug Administration recently overruled government scientists on the availability of two COVID-19 vaccines.

American Red Cross aims to boost summer blood donations with personalized sunglasses
Read full article: American Red Cross aims to boost summer blood donations with personalized sunglassesTo encourage summer donations, the Red Cross has partnered with the company Goodr. All blood donors from July 1 through July 14 will receive an exclusive pair of sunglasses while supplies last.

Here's how millions of people could lose health insurance if Trump's tax bill becomes law
Read full article: Here's how millions of people could lose health insurance if Trump's tax bill becomes lawRoughly 11.8 million adults and kids will be at risk for losing health insurance if Republicans’ domestic policy package becomes a law.

From heat to perfume, experts warn of common summer headache triggers nationwide
Read full article: From heat to perfume, experts warn of common summer headache triggers nationwideSummer is often a more relaxed time, but for some people, it can bring headaches triggered by extreme heat, dehydration, and sun exposure.

20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officials
Read full article: 20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officialsThe Trump administration has violated federal privacy laws when it turned over Medicaid data on millions of enrollees to federal deportation officials last month, says California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

Mayors, doctor groups sue over Trump's efforts to restrict Obamacare enrollment
Read full article: Mayors, doctor groups sue over Trump's efforts to restrict Obamacare enrollmentNew Trump administration rules that give millions of people less time to sign up for the Affordable Care Act’s coverage, and bar some immigrants from buying the health care coverage, are facing a legal challenge from Democratic mayors.

Pickleball elbow injuries on the rise in athletes and non-athletes
Read full article: Pickleball elbow injuries on the rise in athletes and non-athletesPickleball has taken off in recent years, and with good reason; it’s a fun, low-impact, easy-to-learn sport, making it a go-to activity for people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels.

3 leaders at English hospital where a nurse was convicted of murdering babies are arrested
Read full article: 3 leaders at English hospital where a nurse was convicted of murdering babies are arrestedThree senior leaders at the English hospital where nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering babies have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.

Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states
Read full article: Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 statesThe Supreme Court has thrown out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in four states following the justices’ recent decision upholding a Tennessee ban on certain medical treatment for transgender youths.