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1d ago

Milan Cortina 2026

Milan Cortina 2026

Lindsey Vonn set to be released from hospital after latest surgery success

Vonn, 41, will be able to head back to the U.S. after spending time in an Italian hospital since she crashed last week just 13 seconds into her race at the Milan Cortina Games.
Image: Alpine Skiing Training in Cortina - Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics: Day 0
Image: Alpine Skiing Training in Cortina - Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics: Day 0
2d ago

Five months after Sen. Bill Cassidy asked RFK Jr. to testify, it still hasn't happened

The Louisiana Republican, who now faces a MAHA challenger, was the key vote to confirm Kennedy despite his misgivings.
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA).
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA).
2d ago

Milan Cortina 2026

Milan Cortina 2026

Lindsey Vonn says she still needs at least 2 more surgeries on broken leg

Vonn posted a video message on Instagram on Friday following her horrific crash in the Olympic downhill race at the Milan Cortina Games.
Lindsey Vonn
Lindsey Vonn
2d ago

Measles Outbreak

Measles Outbreak

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. There was a surge in cases during February and March of last year, reaching 115 during the week of March 30. Weekly cases were slightly lower between May and October, hovering below 50. There have been spikes in cases in the beginning of the new year, reaching 206 in the week of Jan. 4.
This chart shows the weekly measles cases in the U.S. from January 2025 to the present. There was a surge in cases during February and March of last year, reaching 115 during the week of March 30. Weekly cases were slightly lower between May and October, hovering below 50. There have been spikes in cases in the beginning of the new year, reaching 206 in the week of Jan. 4.
3d ago

Underpaid and under pressure: The elder-care workforce leading U.S. job growth

The fastest-growing jobs are in homes and nursing facilities, caring for an aging population. But worker shortages and policy threaten the pipeline.
Rear view of female caregiver assisting senior woman walking with mobility walker in corridor
Rear view of female caregiver assisting senior woman walking with mobility walker in corridor

Harmful chemicals lurk in extensions and braiding hair marketed to Black women, study finds

Researchers at the Silent Spring Institute found compounds linked to cancer and other health harms in both synthetic and human hair samples.
A mid adult Black woman braids the hair of a mixed race female in a domestic setting, showcasing a traditional hairstyle being made
A mid adult Black woman braids the hair of a mixed race female in a domestic setting, showcasing a traditional hairstyle being made
4d ago

Milan Cortina 2026

Milan Cortina 2026

Lindsey Vonn shares photos from her hospital room after her third operation

Vonn, the 41-year-old legendary skier, was competing in the Alpine women’s downhill event Sunday when she clipped a pole and crashed less than 15 seconds into her run.
Lindsey Vonn lays on a hospital bed with a metal medical device on her leg to straighten it
Lindsey Vonn lays on a hospital bed with a metal medical device on her leg to straighten it

FDA defends its decision not to review Moderna's mRNA flu shot

The agency said Moderna refused to follow "very clear" guidance. The drugmakers say they ran the trial the way regulators had agreed to.
Food And Drug Administration Headquarters In Maryland
Food And Drug Administration Headquarters In Maryland
4d ago

Heart Health

Heart Health

Low-fat or low-carb — which is better for the heart? The answer may surprise you

New research shows that whole grains and plant-based foods are key to lowering the risk of coronary heart disease.
An Organic tofu salad plate
An Organic tofu salad plate

FDA refuses to review Moderna's mRNA flu shot

Under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Food and Drug Administration has taken an aggressive stance against mRNA technology.
Moderna's First Vaccine Was a Big Hit. Its Second Is a Let Down
Moderna's First Vaccine Was a Big Hit. Its Second Is a Let Down

Hospitals and insurers are fighting over money, leaving patients in the lurch

The disputes stem from rising health care costs, with insurers and hospitals fighting more aggressively over the price of care.
A patient walks down a corridor to get some exercise
A patient walks down a corridor to get some exercise

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