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HHS Overhaul: Kennedy Cuts Jobs, Alters Vaccine Policy, Sparks Debate

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026

At a Glance Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reshaped HHS, cutting 10,000 staff and slashing billions in research. He withdrew CDC vaccine recommendations,...

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Texas Wins Largest Share of $50B Rural Health Fund

Julia N. Fairmont January 2, 2026

At a Glance Texas slated to receive $281.3 million for 2026, the largest share of the new rural health fund. Alaska follows with $272.7 million...

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Judge Orders New Trial for Woman Sentenced to 18 Years Over Stillbirth

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026

At a Glance Judge vacates 18-year sentence for Brooke Shoemaker. New trial ordered after evidence shows stillbirth caused by infection, not drug...

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Consumers Supply Distributing Recalls Two Dog Biscuit Brands for Salmonella

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026

At a Glance Consumers Supply Distributing recalls two 4-lb dog biscuit brands for possible salmonella. The recall covers sales in Kansas, Missouri,...

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41 Initiates Die in South Africa’s Summer Circumcision, 41 Arrests

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 2, 2026

At a Glance 41 initiates died in South Africa's summer circumcision initiation. 21 deaths recorded in Eastern Cape province. 41 arrests linked to...

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Measles Outbreak Hits Texas, 762 Cases, 2 Deaths

Hannah E. Clearwater January 1, 2026

At a Glance West Texas measles outbreak began early 2025 in Gaines County. Texas reported 762 cases, 99 hospitalizations, and 2 child deaths. CDC...

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Idaho Firm Recalls 3,000 lbs of Ground Beef After E. coli Finding

Aiden V. Crossfield January 1, 2026

> At a Glance > - Idaho company recalls nearly 3,000 lbs of raw ground beef. > - 16-ounce vacuum-sealed packages labeled "Forward Farms Grass-Fed...

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JFK Granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg, Journalist, Dies at 35

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 1, 2026

At a Glance Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, died after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia. She was a granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy and an...

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UK Biobank Study Links Poor Sleep to Accelerated Brain Aging

Julia N. Fairmont January 1, 2026

At a Glance 27,500 UK Biobank participants show sleep quality linked to brain aging. Every point drop in healthy sleep score adds ~6 months to brain...

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Sleep Aid Showdown: Which OTC Gummies, Mints, and Mists Really Work

Hannah E. Clearwater January 1, 2026

> At a Glance > - Over-the-counter sleep aids vary widely in ingredients and effectiveness. > - Gummies with melatonin and botanicals often provide...