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US flu season is underway as cases surge

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials said Friday.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted sharp increases in...

A look at how some of Trump’s picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy’s overhaul

The team that President-elect Donald Trump has selected to lead federal health agencies in his second administration includes a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host. All could play pivotal...

US towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water

NEW YORK (AP) — For about 50 years, adding cavity-preventing fluoride to drinking water was a popular public health measure in Yorktown, a leafy town north of New York City. But in...

US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline

NEW YORK (AP) — The decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths appears to have continued this year, giving experts hope the nation is seeing sustained improvement in the persistent epidemic. There were...

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