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HEALTH|HEALTHNew dietary guidelines recommend more dairy, meat and fats: What to knowThe food pyramid has changed. Here's what you need to know.
HEALTH|HEALTHOpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to connect medical records, wellness appsJan 7 - OpenAI on Wednesday launched a ChatGPT Health tab that answers health-related questions and lets users upload medical records and connect wellness apps such as Apple Health and MyFitnessPal.
HEALTH|HEALTHRFK Jr. releases new dietary guidelines with emphasis on protein, full-fat dairyThe guidelines encourage diets focused on whole foods and protein-rich meals.
HEALTH|HEALTHHow effective is the flu shot this year? New report shows promising resultsFlu is surging across most of the U.S. Amid an early, harsh season, the flu shot may be more effective than predicted against the H3N2 subclade K strain.
HEALTH|HEALTHMobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tipsAs they age, it’s not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. Dr. Miho Tanaka, a sports medicine surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, said good mobility is increasingly recognized as an important part of overall health. Mobility and flexibility are often confused, said Jessica Valant, a physical therapist and Pilates instructor near Denver.
HEALTH|HEALTHRFK Jr. guts the US childhood vaccine schedule despite its decades-long safety recordIn an unprecedented move, health officials cut the number of vaccines routinely recommended for children from 17 to 11.
HEALTH|HEALTHFlu cases skyrocket in US. See cases, where people got sick.Flu cases are on the rise - in some cases, on a historic level, according to new CDC information.
HEALTH|HEALTH5 things for parents to know about changes to kids vaccine scheduleMedical groups are speaking out against the changes announced this week.
HEALTH|HEALTHFlu surges across U.S. as doctor visits reach highest level since 1997The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
HEALTH|HEALTHFlu activity in US could continue to rise for weeks, top CDC epidemiologist saysThe CDC estimates there have been at least 11 million illnesses so far.
HEALTH|HEALTHMap shows more than 1,900 measles cases across U.S.CBS News is tracking a record number of measles cases around the country after an outbreak in West Texas that led to the deaths of two children.
HEALTH|HEALTHCDC changes kids' vaccine schedule, removing universal recommendation for some shotsHepatitis, flu, COVID and RSV shots are no longer universally recommended.
HEALTH|HEALTHWhy are malnutrition deaths soaring in America?Something strange is happening with malnutrition. It’s by far the fastest-growing cause of death in America, soaring sixfold over the past decade or so, according to our analysis of death certificate data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. To be sure, we wouldn’t yet call it commonplace. But while it accounts for fewer than 1 in 100 deaths, its toll is rising so fast th
HEALTH|HEALTHU.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shotsThe Trump administration is overhauling the list of routine shots recommended for all babies and children in the United States, bypassing the government’s typical process for recommending vaccines and delivering on Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s longstanding goals to upend the nation’s pediatric vaccine schedule. Effective immediately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer recommend every child receive vaccines for rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal disease, re
HEALTH|HEALTHFlu season is underway. What are common symptoms to watch for?Influenza is on the rise. Flu activity was "high" or "very high" in 32 states and jurisdictions, as of Dec. 30, according to the CDC.
HEALTH|HEALTHParents who delay baby's first vaccines also likely to skip measles shotsAs the U.S. copes with ongoing measles outbreaks and possible changes to the childhood vaccine schedule loom, a new report shows the risks of delaying vaccines.
HEALTH|HEALTHCan a mammogram help identify heart disease?A study aims to identify the possible link between calcium deposits in women's breast arteries and life-threatening heart risks.
HEALTH|HEALTHBook excerpt: "Eat Your Ice Cream" by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D.In his new book, the oncologist and health policy expert discusses longevity, and how to best differentiate valid and effective health and wellness advice from "the speculative, deceptive, and just plain stupid."
HEALTH|HEALTHRecord-breaking flu hospitalizations in New York in a single week: Health officialsDuring the week ending Dec. 27, 4,546 people were hospitalized with flu.
HEALTH|HEALTHKids who get 2-month vaccines on time 7 times more likely to receive MMR shot: StudyIt comes as the U.S. surpassed 2,000 measles cases for the 1st time in 33 years.
HEALTH|HEALTHParents who delay baby's first vaccines also likely to skip measles shotsAs the U.S. copes with ongoing measles outbreaks and possible changes to the childhood vaccine schedule loom, a new report shows the risks of delaying vaccines.
HEALTH|HEALTHFlu cases are rising with a strain that makes older people sickerCases of influenza in the United States are rising, driven by a new strain that public health officials worry current vaccines may not protect against as effectively. Health officials and researchers say that although the flu season has not reached its peak, the spike in cases is not historically unusual - and they stress vaccines probably still offer protection against the worst effects of the strain.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The W
HEALTH|HEALTHWhat to watch for in weight loss drugs in 2026Long-defined by high prices, shortages and weekly injections, weight loss drugs including Wegovy and Zepbound are expected to be easier to access and afford.
HEALTH|HEALTHWhat you need to know about flu treatments as cases spike across the USThere are four antiviral medications approved by the FDA to treat influenza.
HEALTH|HEALTHA company is trying to unlock a key to aging, in a long-overlooked body partFor as long as she could remember, Dina Radenkovic was a meticulous planner, determined to leave as little as possible to chance. But Radenkovic - a physician, research scientist and biotechnology investor - felt gripped by uncertainty over how to plan for one of her most long-held goals: becoming a mother. She thought about freezing her eggs, but enduring two weeks of potentially uncomfortable and nauseating injections felt impossible: It would have meant missing work. So in December 2022, Rade
HEALTH|HEALTHFlu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here's what to knowFlu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus — and cases are expected to keep growing with holiday travel. In the U.S., flu typically begins its winter march in December. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported high or very high levels of illness in more than half the states.
HEALTH|HEALTH1st-ever disease gene fix, Alzheimer's blood test: 7 medical breakthroughs in 2025There were breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease and sleep apnea.
HEALTH|HEALTHAn eye for an eye: People agree about the values of body parts across cultures and erasPeople from many different cultures across the globe and across millennia largely agree about which body parts are most valuable – and how much compensation they warrant when injured.
HEALTH|HEALTHFlu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data showsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
HEALTH|HEALTHFlu activity rises sharply across US with 7.5 million cases, CDC data showsCDC data shows 81,000 hospitalizations and 3,100 deaths this season so far.
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