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CDC leaves Pennsylvania deaths off national measles tally after vaccine spat between RFK Jr., Gov. Shapiro PhillyVoice14:24CDC Pennsylvania US

CDC omits Pennsylvania measles deaths from weekly update pending review Washington Examiner20:56CDC Pennsylvania US

Lindsay Clancy trial shines spotlight on maternal mental health ABC30 / KFSN-TV09:19

Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system" CBS Denver12:28

Op-Ed: Measles grabs the headlines, while flu is more worrisome NJ Spotlight00:15CDC New Jersey

Doctors, experts issue updated advice on flu, COVID shots: What to know FOX13 Seattle12:33CDC New Jersey

Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba just days after Louisiana child's death FOX13 Seattle12:33Louisiana North Carolina Water

NC teen dies from rare brain infection found in freshwater ABC30 / KFSN-TV17:03Louisiana North Carolina Water

Pancreatic cancer drug may hold promise for lung cancer as well, early study suggests ABC30 / KFSN-TV11:41Pancreatic cancer FDA

FDA approves new targeted therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer INFORUM19:21Pancreatic cancer FDA

Women more likely to get health, wellness info from influencers: study ABC30 / KFSN-TV00:21Opinion Polls (US)

Preventative eye health: Diabetes, glaucoma and protecting vision ABC30 / KFSN-TV20:59Opinion Polls (US)

A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net The CT Mirror11:24Connecticut

Federal judge pauses mifepristone case until after midterm elections The CT Mirror16:08Connecticut

Sanford Health and North Memorial Health announce finalized partnership INFORUM13:52North Memorial Minnesota Sanford Health

Sanford, North Memorial complete merger KSTP TV13:58North Memorial Minnesota Sanford Health

Texas Health to launch new maternal health program for continuity of care KERA News10:23Texas

How a federal grant brought mental health services into schools across 6 North Carolina school districts North Carolina Health News04:36North Carolina North Carolina Schools

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In the last 4 hours

Bursack: Aging in an elder-friendly home top choice for most INFORUM11:07

Boeing aims to reduce employee health insurance costs with new medical clinic at Port San Antonio San Antonio Report10:16

In the last 8 hours

Minnesota's Osterholm digs into vaccine misinformation, cyclosporiasis outbreak INFORUM07:22

ThreeSixty Journalism: Men suffer from eating disorders too. Help is available in the Twin Cities Twin Cities Pioneer Press07:06

ThreeSixty Journalism: Road to Recovery: Man walks 1,776 miles around Minnesota for youth mental health Twin Cities Pioneer Press07:06

ThreeSixty Journalism: Beyond crayons: art therapy tackles youth mental health crisis Twin Cities Pioneer Press07:06

ThreeSixty Journalism: Indigenous youth need community and culture to heal from trauma Twin Cities Pioneer Press07:06

ThreeSixty Journalism: Child abuse is common. CornerHouse helps families heal Twin Cities Pioneer Press07:06

Earlier today

Colorado just made it easier to get a COVID vaccine this year The Colorado Sun05:26

Pardee emerging from Mission’s shadow North Carolina Health News04:03

At the center of Pa.’s measles outbreak, those closest to the most vulnerable feel ‘helpless’ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette04:00

She helped Halle Berry navigate menopause; Now she's helping others FOX13 Seattle00:18

Yesterday

FDA Authorizes Animal Drugs to Prevent, Treat New World Screwworm in Dogs and Cats NTD News23:56 4-Sep-26

Infant With Rare Genetic Disorder Died From Measles, Coroner Says NTD News22:04 4-Sep-26

Study shows dramatic increase in U.S. kids taking GLP-1s for weight loss CBS New York18:56 4-Sep-26

UVM Health opens new outpatient clinic with leader in suicide care at the helm VTDigger18:34 4-Sep-26

This summer’s Covid spread: How the symptoms have changed Twin Cities Pioneer Press18:12 4-Sep-26

WA salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts leaves 13 sick FOX13 Seattle18:12 4-Sep-26

North Dakota recognizes Blood Donation Day INFORUM17:36 4-Sep-26

As health costs climb, some care shifts to Michigan’s charity clinics Bridge Magazine17:08 4-Sep-26

Trump allows ranchers to process their own beef and sell across state lines Washington Examiner16:36 4-Sep-26

Confirmation of measles death gives Pennsylvania governor another chance to call out Rfk Jr. Politico16:25 4-Sep-26

Report on child deaths has welfare agencies asking: Do we need new laws or more resources? The Nevada Independent14:39 4-Sep-26

Wyoming could get more lactation consultants, thanks to a UW initiative Wyoming Public Media14:30 4-Sep-26

What crisis line reports reveal about mental health in the rural West Wyoming Public Media14:20 4-Sep-26

Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system" CBS Denver12:28 4-Sep-26

Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027 CBS Denver12:20 4-Sep-26

Lindsay Clancy judge plans to declare mistrial; grants defense 1 hour to appeal FOX13 Seattle11:44 4-Sep-26

Surging demand for menopause patches prompts FDA action FOX13 Seattle11:44 4-Sep-26

Pancreatic cancer drug may hold promise for lung cancer as well, early study suggests ABC30 / KFSN-TV11:41 4-Sep-26

8 months after brain cancer treatment, he’s back at Pitt — inspired to switch majors Pittsburgh Post-Gazette10:03 4-Sep-26

Allegheny County Jail faces staffing crisis after sheriff pulls deputies from hospital duty Pittsburgh Post-Gazette10:03 4-Sep-26

Lindsay Clancy trial shines spotlight on maternal mental health ABC30 / KFSN-TV09:19 4-Sep-26

Lincoln Park adds Chicano Park to name; city opens Adopt-A-Street program El Paso Matters09:08 4-Sep-26

Life Saving Allergy Shots Recalled Nationwide After Cracked Vials, Contamination Concerns NTD News08:19 4-Sep-26

Trump Administration Announces $76 Million to Strengthen Regional Coordination and Modernize Healthcare Technology for… Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Press Release)08:07 4-Sep-26

Trump Administration Announces $5.48 Million to Strengthen Healthcare Workforce Pipeline in Rural Rhode Island Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Press Release)08:07 4-Sep-26

Trump Administration Invests $25 Million to Modernize Healthcare Technology, Expand Telehealth, and Improve High-Speed… Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Press Release)08:07 4-Sep-26

County begins preparing for El Niño, flooding Benito Link08:01 4-Sep-26

California’s healthcare affordability office claims power to punish overspending hospitals CalMatters08:00 4-Sep-26

‘Too many funerals’: Wisconsin’s Black infant mortality crisis is harming generations Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism07:00 4-Sep-26

My disability wasn’t the problem. The assumptions about it were. PublicSource05:36 4-Sep-26

North Carolina invests in childcare while testing how to sustain family childcare homes North Carolina Health News04:51 4-Sep-26

Congressional District 2 Democratic Primary Candidates Debate Housing, Immigration, and Data Centers In Depth NH01:22 4-Sep-26

Melinda French Gates opens up about new chapter, perimenopause, and building community in Seattle FOX13 Seattle00:33 4-Sep-26

Women more likely to get health, wellness info from influencers: study ABC30 / KFSN-TV00:21 4-Sep-26

School workers may have no clarity on 2027 health insurance costs NJ Spotlight00:18 4-Sep-26

Op-Ed: Measles grabs the headlines, while flu is more worrisome NJ Spotlight00:15 4-Sep-26

In the last 7 days

Food insecurity continues to rise, despite strong services and resources Aspen Public Radio22:58 3-Sep-26

Hollister teen Drake Fields qualifies for life-saving kidney transplant Benito Link20:02 3-Sep-26

Robotic Whipple surgery changes one patient’s recovery INFORUM19:32 3-Sep-26

How WA is adapting to House Resolution 1's federal healthcare changes FOX13 Seattle18:27 3-Sep-26

Boy, 8, Struck by School Bus on Manchester’s West Side In Depth NH18:14 3-Sep-26

Walmart Great Value Frozen Organic Berry Blend Recalled in 16 States Over Possible E. Coli Contamination NTD News18:14 3-Sep-26

For some patients seeking drugs like Ozempic, the best path is to just get sicker VTDigger17:41 3-Sep-26

New Minnesota dashboard reveals sharp measles vaccination gaps across schools KSTP TV17:25 3-Sep-26

Governor, NH Suicide Prevention Community Gather To Send Message of Hope, Review Progress In Depth NH16:42 3-Sep-26

Bexar County budget office recommends cutting public health department by more than half San Antonio Report16:14 3-Sep-26

Medical Groups Offer Vaccine Recommendations for Fall, Winter NTD News16:12 3-Sep-26

Beaches at Lake Byllesby and White Bear Lake close due to E. coli Twin Cities Pioneer Press15:39 3-Sep-26

Abbott demands Trump administration restore $10 billion in Medicaid funding Washington Examiner15:31 3-Sep-26

FDA Escalates Dairy-Free Ice Cream Sandwich Recall NTD News15:01 3-Sep-26

New tool will help countries in Latin America and the Caribbean prevent rabies and other zoonotic diseases through… PAHO (Press Release)14:49 3-Sep-26

Spinal Cord Stimulator Recall: Boston Scientific Removes Infinion CX Lead U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Press Release)14:23 3-Sep-26

Fresno launches committee to tackle child care costs ABC30 / KFSN-TV13:40 3-Sep-26

Pentagon abruptly withdraws testosterone guidance for ‘High T’ military program Washington Examiner13:37 3-Sep-26

Monitoring System Correction: GE HealthCare Updates Use Instructions for Portrait Core Services … U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Press Release)13:02 3-Sep-26

St. Mary’s, CentraCare bring nurse anesthesiology program to St. Cloud INFORUM12:53 3-Sep-26

Vulnerable Iowa Republican revives bill to cap insulin price at $35 a month Washington Examiner12:36 3-Sep-26

Early Alert: Breathing Circuit Issue from Draeger U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Press Release)12:01 3-Sep-26

Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and journalist, dies at 92 ABC30 / KFSN-TV09:16 3-Sep-26

Trump Administration Announces $120 Million to Expand Maternal and Infant Health Services, Increase Primary Care Access … Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Press Release)09:06 3-Sep-26

This vaccine reduces risk of melanoma coming back. Can it work for other cancers? Santa Cruz Sentinel, California08:33 3-Sep-26

Surgeon General’s Office Warns Children Facing More Screen Harm NTD News08:03 3-Sep-26

Catheter Recall Expansion: Medline Industries Removes Reprocessed Electrophysiology and… U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Press Release)06:45 3-Sep-26

What comes next for the Arkansas River after a massive sewage spill? The Colorado Sun05:15 3-Sep-26

Wiz Khalifa caught the running bug. So has Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette04:08 3-Sep-26

Retired nurse is 'Queen for a Day' as she celebrates her 101st birthday Pittsburgh Post-Gazette04:00 3-Sep-26

Arapahoe County helping to fund and expand bilingual doula workforce CBS Denver01:38 3-Sep-26

Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials New York Amsterdam News00:05 3-Sep-26

Surgeon General’s Office Warns Kids Facing More Screen Harm NTD News00:04 3-Sep-26

Zero: That is the official American measles death toll for 2026. Here is what RFK Jr.’s CDC leaves out. Genetic Literacy Project00:03 3-Sep-26

Viewpoint: Realpolitik environmentalism is on the horizon Genetic Literacy Project00:03 3-Sep-26

Common Sugar Substitute Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke: Research NTD News23:44 2-Sep-26

Politicians Pile On Calls for Moratorium as Data Centers Talks In Bow Confirmed In Depth NH18:53 2-Sep-26

Possible weight loss treatment that doesn’t require eating less shows promise, study finds FOX13 Seattle18:20 2-Sep-26

Are you ready to have healthcare provided by a non-human? Washington Examiner18:16 2-Sep-26

Lawmakers could subpoena CT Children’s over gender care deal with Trump The CT Mirror16:50 2-Sep-26

Family blames kratom product for mother's death, files lawsuit ABC30 / KFSN-TV16:29 2-Sep-26

After hiring company with infected goats, mom speaks out on exposure ABC30 / KFSN-TV16:29 2-Sep-26

Workout Wednesday: The benefits of lifting heavy ABC30 / KFSN-TV16:29 2-Sep-26

Convenience Kit Correction: Medline Issues Correction for Convenience Kits Containing BD… U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Press Release)16:10 2-Sep-26

Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: September 2, 2026 Boise State Public Radio15:45 2-Sep-26

Measles cases in Pa. surpass 500, second-highest in the nation Pittsburgh Post-Gazette15:35 2-Sep-26

Top U.S. doctors offer updated flu and Covid vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion Pittsburgh Post-Gazette14:55 2-Sep-26

Growth in rural hospitals undercuts Democratic attacks on GOP One Big Beautiful Bill Washington Examiner13:43 2-Sep-26

Congo's Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette13:33 2-Sep-26

Doctors, experts issue updated advice on flu, COVID shots: What to know FOX13 Seattle12:33 2-Sep-26

Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba just days after Louisiana child's death FOX13 Seattle12:33 2-Sep-26

Medical societies recommend vaccination for flu season while Trump CDC is silent Washington Examiner10:38 2-Sep-26

Letters warn 377,000 Coloradans of new work requirements to keep Medicaid The Colorado Sun10:36 2-Sep-26

Tiny chip restores reading to people with age-related blindness Twin Cities Pioneer Press10:17 2-Sep-26

Experts Name 4 Reasons Splitting MMR Vaccine Makes Sense NTD News10:09 2-Sep-26

Oshkosh death companion helps LGBTQ+ community navigate death, grief Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism10:03 2-Sep-26

Recalled weight loss products are tainted with toxic substance, FDA says FOX13 Seattle09:51 2-Sep-26

State records show abuse and neglect continues in NH’s disability system in 2026 New Hampshire Public Radio09:36 2-Sep-26

Some states started Medicaid work requirements early. What can Wisconsin learn? Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism07:10 2-Sep-26

Why is it so hard to give away my dad’s brain? Vox06:17 2-Sep-26

$50B Rural Health Transformation Program needs more transparency, groups say North Carolina Health News04:24 2-Sep-26

Former patient works with Agh doctors and nurses who saved her life Pittsburgh Post-Gazette04:04 2-Sep-26

Innovation vs. regulation? AI is revolutionizing biotechnology—but raising unintended risks and ethical concerns Genetic Literacy Project00:06 2-Sep-26

New Illinois Laws Aim to Expand Menopause Education, Coverage and Treatment Options WTTW21:43 1-Sep-26

7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with FOX13 Seattle21:39 1-Sep-26

Preventative eye health: Diabetes, glaucoma and protecting vision ABC30 / KFSN-TV20:59 1-Sep-26

Santa Cruz City Schools urges parents to fill out free meal application Santa Cruz Sentinel, California19:11 1-Sep-26

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