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Rare transplant gives Stage 4 lung cancer patients a second chance at life — a Capitol Hill man is proof

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Rare transplant gives Stage 4 lung cancer patients a second chance at life — a Capitol Hill man is proof

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

Multistate outbreak of foodborne parasitic illness reaches Virginia and Maryland

Multistate outbreak of foodborne parasitic illness reaches Virginia and Maryland

Obamacare premiums surged this year. A new analysis shows it’s likely to happen again in 2027

Obamacare premiums surged this year. A new analysis shows it’s likely to happen again in 2027

Remote work has its perks, but U.Va. study also finds mental health downsides

Remote work has its perks, but U.Va. study also finds mental health downsides

Some health workers in Congo’s Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600

Some health workers in Congo’s Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600

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Parents of Bucknell football player who died say they appreciate criminal charges against coach

Parents of Bucknell football player who died say they appreciate criminal charges against coach

Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it

Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it

Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows

Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows

Heavy rain leads to New Jersey store roof collapse as heat wave breaks

Heavy rain leads to New Jersey store roof collapse as heat wave breaks

Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah’s automated refill program

Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah’s automated refill program

A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike

Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike

As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by Yosemite

As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by Yosemite

With this scorching weather, how much water should you really be drinking?

With this scorching weather, how much water should you really be drinking?

Smoke from fireworks adds a July Fourth health challenge for these groups

Smoke from fireworks adds a July Fourth health challenge for these groups

How caring for grandchildren may improve grandparents’ memory and well-being

How caring for grandchildren may improve grandparents’ memory and well-being

Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US

Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US

Once a source of national pride, Cuba’s healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis

Once a source of national pride, Cuba’s healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis

This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say

This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say

Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs

Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs

Researchers launch study on Ebola treatments as Congo outbreak worsens

Researchers launch study on Ebola treatments as Congo outbreak worsens

New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow

New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow

Flavored noodles linked to more than 100 salmonella infections in Europe

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