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It’s the Best Time to Get a Flu Shot. The CDC Tool to Find Vaccines Near You Doesn’t Work

Vaccines.gov, which helps people find nearby pharmacies offering vaccines, isn’t working ahead of respiratory virus season. Records show it may have been down for over a year.
Unrecognizable doctor putting a patch on shoulder after successful vaccination
Unrecognizable doctor putting a patch on shoulder after successful vaccination

Here’s How Many Whole Grains To Eat in a Day To Boost Heart Health

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, researchers reveal how many daily servings of whole grains lead to weight loss, lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol for a healthier heart.
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Abdul El-Sayed tries to woo MAHA voters as Democrats seek inroads with RFK’s supporters

“We need to own this lane,” Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee said in an interview, “but we have to be bold.”
Abdul El-Sayed.
Abdul El-Sayed.
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Kratom-like substances are popping up in a typically benign supplement

Poison centers across several states have seen upticks in calls about a supplement known as “cat’s claw,” which medical experts say is usually harmless.
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Pennsylvania reports 5th measles-related death in the state

The state’s outbreak is the largest in the U.S.
rubeola (measles) virus antigen.
rubeola (measles) virus antigen.
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Map: Track the spread of measles in the U.S.

Two maps and two charts show where measles is spreading and where it’s been.
This chart shows the weekly measles cases in the U.S. from January 2025 to the present. This August case counts are surging again, to as many as 200 new cases in a week. The max on this chart is nearly 300, reached in early January 2026.
This chart shows the weekly measles cases in the U.S. from January 2025 to the present. This August case counts are surging again, to as many as 200 new cases in a week. The max on this chart is nearly 300, reached in early January 2026.

Iron deficiency often goes undiagnosed and untreated. New guidelines could change that.

Recommended changes for measuring ferritin levels could help more people get early treatment for one of the most common blood disorders.
Vials containing blood.
Vials containing blood.
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74-year-old Army vet sues hospital after surgeons amputate wrong leg

The woman became a double amputee within four months. Both of her legs were amputated below the knee.
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US Election 2026 Ohio Governor

Senate committee advances Dr. Nicole Saphier’s nomination for surgeon general

Saphier, a radiologist and former Fox News Channel contributor, is President Donald Trump’s third nominee for surgeon general.
Nicole Saphier,
Nicole Saphier,
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At MAHA summit, industry CEOs the movement once vilified take the stage

Supporters of the Make America Healthy Again movement questioned the presence of industry leaders, given the group’s opposition to corporate influence in government.
Vice President JD Vance, right, and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Vice President JD Vance, right, and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

People with Type 2 diabetes lost up to 60 pounds on Lilly’s latest weight loss drug

Participants who took the experimental drug retatrutide experienced the largest weight loss ever seen in a drug trial for diabetes.
Eli Lilly headquarters in Indianapolis
Eli Lilly headquarters in Indianapolis

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