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The US government will distribute free Covid tests again starting in September, officials said.

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Free Covid tests, treatments will return to help the country cope over fall and winter, US officials announce

A healthcare worker prepares a dose of the Moderna Covid-19 at the Brooklyn Children's Museum vaccination site, serving children six months to 5-Years old, in the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Covid-19 vaccines for?children?under 5 years old were authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration?on Friday?and by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday, a?welcome relief to parents of the last age group to become eligible for shots.

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New Covid shots are coming available. Here’s what experts say about when to get yours

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High mosquito-borne encephalitis risk prompts Massachusetts town to close parks, fields at night

It's not clear what the study may mean for fertility, and experts say that couples planning to conceive should not worry.

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High-risk HPV infections in men may be associated with slightly higher levels of dead sperm cells, new study suggests

A man prepares a Semaglutide Ozempic injection

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A study linking popular weight loss drug to suicide risk again raises long-standing safety questions

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With cases rising, FDA authorizes first over-the-counter home syphilis test

In June, Francine Milano headed to Vermont to open a second six-month window to receive medical aid in dying. After a six-hour drive, she crossed the state’s border and opted to Zoom with a doctor rather than drive three more hours to meet in person, as she had done the first time.

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Traveling to die: The latest form of medical tourism

UNITED STATES - JUNE 3: Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testifies during the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Coronavirus Pandemic hearing titled "A Hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci," in Rayburn building on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images)

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Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus

Heat-related deaths spiked 117% in the US since 1999

The Essentials List: Competitive swimmers Anastasia Pagonis and Lydia Jacoby share 17 of their wellness essentials

Tracking measles cases in the United States

Summer is almost over — here are 46 of the best pumpkin spice products to stock up on

FDA signs off on updated Covid-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech

An experimental pill cut hot flashes and improved sleep for women in menopause —?without using hormones

A quick surgical procedure can permanently change your eye color, but experts warn it’s not without risk

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Your ZIP code may determine your dementia diagnosis, study finds

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Tiny shards of plastic are increasingly infiltrating our brains, study says

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Fossil of an ancient shark that swam in the age of dinosaurs solves centuries-long mystery

Videos reveal rare daytime fireball sighting over NYC<br /><br /><br /><strong>Location</strong>?Northford US<br /><strong>Geo Loc</strong>?41° / -72°<br /><strong>Elevation</strong>?195m

What is known about the daytime fireball seen over the New York metropolitan area

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: The full Strawberry Moon sets behind the Statue of Liberty before sunrise on June 4, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)

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How to observe a ‘moon illusion’ when the strawberry full moon peaks tonight

A new species of fish has been discovered in the Amazon: a piranha relative with human-like teeth. The eye-catcher was named after a "Lord of the Rings" villain.

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Newly discovered Amazon fish species is named after ‘The Lord of the Rings’ villain for its odd pattern

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Nearly two-thirds of supermarket baby foods are unhealthy, study finds

There is a link between the meat you eat and a chronic disease, according to new research

Empathy is on the rise in young people. Here’s how to build yours

The boredom scroll on socials may be making your problem worse, study says

UV radiation vs. chemicals in sunscreen: Which is a bigger threat?

Big changes to how you buy and sell a home go into effect today: What you need to know

How buyers and sellers are navigating real estate’s seismic shake-up

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Pasadena, CA - October 12: Allissa Sanchez, LVN, gives her patient a vaccine during a flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Kaiser Permanente Pasadena on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Pasadena, CA. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

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FDA may greenlight updated Covid-19 vaccines as soon as this week, sources say

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What parents don’t know about student drug use

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After a brain bleed, a Georgia hospital temporarily removed part of a man’s skull. Employees lost the bone, lawsuit says

FILE - This photo shows a vial of ketamine, which is normally stored in a locked cabinet, July 25, 2018 in Chicago. Colorado's health department says emergency workers should not use a condition involving erratic behavior by people as a reason to inject them with the drug ketamine. Most states and ambulance agencies can use ketamine when people exhibit the condition called excited delirium. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford, File)

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Even before Matthew Perry’s death, experts worried about the ‘Wild West’ of ketamine treatment

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Perdue recalls frozen chicken nuggets, tenders over possible metal contamination