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1d ago

John Cena reveals past skin cancer diagnosis: 'That phone call's not one you want to get'

The actor and WWE star, who “never” used to wear sunscreen, said he was stunned by the news.
John Cena
John Cena

Measles Outbreak

1d ago

Measles Outbreak

Dozens of free measles vaccine clinics close in Texas as federal funding is cut

Many clinics had been planned at schools in the Dallas area with low vaccination rates.
A 14-month-old boy receives a measles vaccine
A 14-month-old boy receives a measles vaccine

Measles Outbreak

1d ago

Measles Outbreak

Map: Track the spread of measles in the U.S.

More than 500 cases have been confirmed so far this year. NBC News is updatingcase totals twice every week.
Symbol map showing where measles cases have been reported in the U.S. — Texas has the highest concentration, with more than 400 reported cases. New Mexico is second with nearly 50 reported cases.
Symbol map showing where measles cases have been reported in the U.S. — Texas has the highest concentration, with more than 400 reported cases. New Mexico is second with nearly 50 reported cases.

Widespread job cuts begin at health agencies

The layoffs are the latest indication of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s drastic effort to completely remake the nation’s public health infrastructure.
Activists Rally against DOGE Cuts
Activists Rally against DOGE Cuts

OUT Politics and Policy

2d ago

OUT Politics and Policy

Transgender patients and their health providers fear worsening discrimination

Surveys show that mistreatment of transgender patients is common, sometimes leading them to delay or avoid seeking health care.
A protester holds a sign that reads, "Trans Lives Matter."
A protester holds a sign that reads, "Trans Lives Matter."
2d ago

7-year-old boy gets Phillies-themed prosthetic arm

Hospital officials said Jackson chose the pattern for his first prosthetic because of his love for Phillies players like Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper.
7-year-old Jackson is a huge Phillies fan and he just got a prosthetic armed, covered in Phillies logos, from Shriners Children’s Hospitals.
7-year-old Jackson is a huge Phillies fan and he just got a prosthetic armed, covered in Phillies logos, from Shriners Children’s Hospitals.

Dave Coulier says he finished chemo and shares update on prognosis

The “Fuller House” star is hoping to put Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma “in the rearview mirror.”
Dave Coulier
Dave Coulier

A stroke survivor speaks again with the help of an experimental brain-computer implant

The interface works in real time, a development meant to avoid delays that can disrupt the natural flow of conversation and lead to miscommunication.
Ann, a participant in a study on speech neuroprostheses
Ann, a participant in a study on speech neuroprostheses

One dose of experimental drug nearly wipes out stealthy cholesterol in 'remarkable' trial

Millions of Americans are born predisposed to high levels of a cholesterol called lipoprotein(a). Doctors are finally figuring out how to treat it.
blood sample
blood sample

Bird Flu

4d ago

Bird Flu

It's time to worry about bird flu in cats

Three pet owners whose cats got bird flu describe their symptoms and quick declines. As such cases mount, public health experts are warning about raw meat and raw milk.
Kira.
Kira.
4d ago

Katie Thurston confirms her breast cancer is Stage 4

The former “Bachelorette” said she feels “very optimistic on my outcome.”
Former “Bachelorette” Katie Thurston revealed Friday that her breast cancer has reached stage four and spread to her liver.
Former “Bachelorette” Katie Thurston revealed Friday that her breast cancer has reached stage four and spread to her liver.

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