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Woman trains to complete ultra marathon, one tree branch changes it all
An athlete taking part in an epic ultramarathon in the mountains was excited to get underway after months of training, only to experience…
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Read Joe Biden doctor's full statement on refusing to testify
Former President Joe Biden's White House physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, has refused to testify before a Republican-led investigation into…
Politics
Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Needs Teeth—Literally
The White House's Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment covers an array of chronic health concerns from obesity to diabetes, but it…
Politics
Map shows states considering soda SNAP benefits ban as USDA approves plan
Nebraska became the first state to ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing soda and energy…
Politics
How 5 potential Medicaid cuts would change coverage for millions
House Republicans will be finalizing their legislative package in the next few weeks, and major Medicaid cuts are on the table. The GOP…
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Woman begs doctors for 31 years, then ultrasound reveals horror diagnosis
A woman who fought for 31 years to be taken seriously by doctors finally got a shocking diagnosis: a fibroid the size of a fetus growing…
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Trump says he got every answer right in cognitive test during physical
President Donald Trump spoke to reporters while aboard Air Force One on Friday night, revealing he took a cognitive exam as part of his…
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Republicans set sights on health care for illegal immigrants
Republicans are working to enact legislation aimed at restricting health care access for undocumented migrants. A key focus is Medicaid,…
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Bristol Palin gives update on scary facial paralysis struggle
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Bristol Palin is updating fans about her ongoing facial paralysis…
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Map shows states with the worst health care
Health care costs have been surging in the U.S., leading to some patients being unable to afford treatments, even if they have an…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reverses course on childhood vaccine schedule
By Gabe Whisnant is Deputy Weekend Editor at Newsweek based in South Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily…
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Why doctors think cancer is on the rise in millennial women
Many people mistakenly believe that cancer is primarily a disease of aging, but new data from the American Cancer Society (ACS) reveals a…
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Ozempic trial shows drug turns people off alcohol
The weight-loss and diabetes drug Ozempic, a semaglutide, can lead to people drinking less alcohol, a clinical trial has found. Results…
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Ozempic and blindness: What we know about weight loss side effects
A new study about "Ozempic blindness" has sparked interest online. This is what we know about it, and the potential side effects of the…
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Medicaid access could be expanded for 150,000 Americans
A new bill that could expand Medicaid access to 150,000 people has been introduced in Kansas. Why It Matters Medicaid is the largest…
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Trump leaves scientists "panicking" as they face research funding cuts
President Trump's threats of federal freezes have left scientists panicking, as they face funding cuts for critical research in areas…
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Democrats' Abortion Radicalism Continues To Alienate Americans
Abortion as an issue once cut through the Democratic and Republican Parties, with members from each championing protections for preborn…
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Donald Trump teases possible backtrack on policy he just enacted
President Donald Trump announced that he would consider rejoining the World Health Organization (WHO) if someone were to "clean it up a…
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Outbreak kills 8, suspected Marburg virus has terrifying 88% fatality rate
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported Wednesday that a suspected outbreak of Marburg disease has claimed eight lives in a remote…
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Would you get your childhood vaccines again? This woman did
A Texas woman has described the life-threatening circumstances that led to her getting all of her childhood vaccinations again. There has…
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Cruise ship norovirus outbreaks make hundreds of people sick
There's been a dramatic increase in gastrointestinal illnesses aboard cruise ships in recent weeks—and norovirus is to blame for most of…
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How many lives were lost to COVID-19? A look back nearly 5 years later
What's New Deaths from COVID-19 have slowed significantly but continue adding to a tally of more than 7 million deaths from the virus in…