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Next steps after your child is diagnosed with ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is incredibly common—more than 9 percent of children receive a diagnosis of this neurodevelopmental disorder before they reach adulthood.
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6 steps to prevent motion sickness
Traveling to a new place should be fun, but it’s not enjoyable when your trip is ruined by motion sickness.
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Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,000 people
More than 1,000 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, according to Africa’s top health body, a grim toll in what’s already been declared the fastest Ebola outbreak in history. The latest update from Congo’s Ministry of Health shows that as of Monday, 2,473 cases have been rec...
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After an extremely rare pregnancy, an Australian woman gives birth to identical quadruplet girls
An Australian woman has given birth to identical quadruplet girls after a pregnancy doctors described as incredibly rare.
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5th person dies in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — A fifth person has died in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City, health officials said Tuesday night.
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Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela confirmed on Tuesday that three people died of infections of hantavirus, but stressed there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission in the South American country, which has rarely reported cases of the rodent-borne disease in humans.
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Nolan Wells' cause of death 'undetermined' after independent autopsy
An attorney for the family of Nolan Xavier Wells released the results of an independent autopsy into the 18-year-old’s death on Wednesday morning, saying they have more questions than answers.
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Can North Carolina lower health care costs? New bipartisan commission gets to work
Health care costs keep rising, and North Carolina leaders say the status quo isn't sustainable. A new bipartisan commission, created by Gov. Josh Stein, met for the first time Tuesday with one mission: find ways to make medical care more affordable for millions of North Carolinians.
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Trump administration says it's deferring $1B in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota
The Trump administration on Tuesday said it was deferring more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California because of “suspected fraud and noncompliance,” the latest in a series of punitive steps it has linked to allegations of fraud in mostly Democratic-led states.
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Wake County cyclosporiasis cases rise to 366 as North Carolina outbreak continues
State health officials have confirmed North Carolina is experiencing a Cyclospora outbreak after reporting 561 cases since May, as of July 21, 2026.
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US actions harm global efforts to prevent and treat HIV in dozens of countries, new report says
A new report says the Trump administration’s disruptions to a global AIDS relief program have forced organizations to close clinics, lay off staff and cut services, seriously impeding efforts to prevent and treat the disease in dozens of countries. The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, ...
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6 early signs of diabetes
Unfortunately, many people have very few warning signs that they have diabetes.
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Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warns
ROME (AP) — Conflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push millions more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertilizer and food costs, the head of the Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development warned, as a new United Nations report showed global progress agains...
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Road deaths have declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries, study finds
NEW YORK (AP) — Road deaths are declining in the U.S. and worldwide, but lower-income countries aren't experiencing much of the improvement, according to a study published Monday.
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Boost your mental health this summer with simple changes
As summer unfolds, it's a season characterized by slower paces and outdoor adventures. Experts highlight this period as an opportune time to enhance mental health through small, manageable shifts in routine.
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Ebola quarantine center for Americans is up and working in Kenya despite a court ban, activists say
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan activists on Monday accused authorities of violating a court order from last month halting the setting up of an American-backed Ebola quarantine center after reports surfaced that Americans were being quarantined in the country.
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FDA still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result
Federal health officials have remained focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a multistate outbreak despite inaccurate test results reported over the weekend. Food and Drug Administration officials on Monday briefed reporters on how the government erroneously reported a direct link...
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Trial begins for Massachusetts mom who says postpartum issues led her to kill 3 children
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a Massachusetts mother who strangled her three children while undergoing medical treatment for psychiatric problems that developed after she gave birth.
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Medical examiner outlines how his office handles autopsies of the famous and everyone else
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office has performed autopsies in many high-profile cases, including that of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who singer D4vd is charged with killing, and the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry.
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How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar
Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. Pediatricians say there are numerous steps caregivers can take to ensure babies stay sa...
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Ebola death toll in Congo rises to at least 930, including dozens of health workers
Congo's health ministry says at least 930 people have died in the country's Ebola outbreak. The ministry said the deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest totals. The Ebola outbreak t...
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NC farmers see increased produce sales as cyclosporiasis outbreak continues
Shoppers are turning to locally grown produce sold at the State Farmer’s Market as health officials investigate the cyclosporiasis outbreak in North Carolina to find a source.
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Second death reported in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — A second person has died in connection with an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York, the New York City Health Department announced Saturday.
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How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires
When the air is smoky from burning wildfires, health experts say to stay indoors. But there are steps you should take to keep the air clean inside your home. Buy or make an air filter, ensure your window AC is not pulling in outside air, seal up drafts and avoid burning candles or cooking on the ...
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