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Measles cases identified at ICE’s largest detention facility for children - The Washington Post

Two detainees at a family immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas, have contracted measles, prompting concern among health experts that the virus could spread

Published At: 2026-02-03

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Column | What science says we’ve been getting wrong about exercise - The Washington Post

Doctors and physiologists point to studies that show tiny, regular bursts of effort — like climbing a few stairs — can capture many of the benefits of the gym.

Published At: 2026-02-03

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Opinion | RFK Jr.’s attacks on vaccines just hit a wall of pediatricians - The Washington Post

The American Academy of Pediatrics issuing its own vaccine guidance is not just symbolic.

Published At: 2026-02-03

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Just When Flu Cases Dropped, Doctors Say They Noticed This Concerning Pattern - AOL.com

Flu cases are increasing after weeks of decline; infectious disease doctors warn a second peak is likely. What’s behind the rise and how to protect yourself.

Published At: 2026-02-03

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Why this nutrient is great for your gut health - The Washington Post

Resistant starch helps protect against chronic diseases and has other health benefits. Here are foods you can eat to get more of it every day.

Published At: 2026-02-03

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'Zombie' Remnants of COVID-19 Hunt In Packs And Kill Our Immune Cells - ScienceAlert

'Zombie' coronavirus fragments not only help drive inflammation in long-COVID, but also destroy our immune cells.

Published At: 2026-02-03

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Ultra-processed foods 'engineered' like cigarettes: study - DW.com

A new study has drawn parallels between the addictive qualities of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and tobacco products and called for similar levels of regulation.

Published At: 2026-02-03

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We Were Wrong About How Much Your Genes Shape Your Lifespan - ScienceAlert

Putting aside the risk of an early grave by accident or injury, your genes may have a much greater impact on your lifespan than previously thought, according to an unparalleled study of twin data.

Published At: 2026-02-03

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Victim of 'Celtic Curse' spent years blaming herself for poor health - BBC

Anne Campbell says being diagnosed with a genetic disease in her 80s came as a relief.

Published At: 2026-02-03

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Idaho is the healthiest state in the nation, a new report says. Here’s why - Idaho Statesman

The report credits Idaho’s low obesity rate, low alcohol consumption, low rate of inactivity and praised its access to national forests, mountains and lakes.

Published At: 2026-02-03

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'Efficacy will be secondary': RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisers have a new mission - Politico

The new mandate, the chair of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s panel told POLITICO, is to pay more attention to harms caused by vaccines.

Published At: 2026-02-03

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Alcohol-related liver disease now drives nearly half of UCHealth liver transplants - 9News

As many Coloradans wrap up Dry January and prepare for Super Bowl Sunday, UCHealth is warning about a troubling trend.

Published At: 2026-02-02

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Officials issue urgent warning amid race to contain outbreak of disease with no known cure: 'Intensified surveillance at border points' - Yahoo

"Health checks have also been ordered for people entering ... through other border crossings."

Published At: 2026-02-02

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Six years after COVID-19’s global alarm: Is the world better prepared for the next pandemic? - World Health Organization (WHO)

<p>Six years ago, the Director-General of the World Health Organization sounded the highest global alarm available under international law at the time, declaring the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease (later known as COVID-19) a Public Health Emergency of …

Published At: 2026-02-02

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Emerging bat virus found in stored throat swabs from 5 patients with suspected Nipah virus infection - CIDRAP

Published At: 2026-02-02

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Person with measles traveled through Dulles airport, officials say - The Washington Post

Public health officials are warning of possible exposures to measles after a passenger with the contagious disease recently traveled through Dulles airport.

Published At: 2026-02-02

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Snag 20% Off Creatine to Fuel Your New Year Strength Goals - The Daily Beast

iHerb believes 2026 is about being true to yourself during your wellness journey.

Published At: 2026-02-02

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Shingles vaccination associated with delayed dementia onset in older adults - Medical Xpress

Every three seconds, someone, somewhere in the world, develops dementia. The number of people living with the condition is projected to rise dramatically, doubling from 78 million in 2020 to 139 million by 2050, making dementia an urgent public health concern…

Published At: 2026-02-02