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National Family Caregivers Month 2026: ‘Care Connects Us’ Highlights Everyday Support
Caregiver Action Network's November 2026 campaign recognizes family caregivers and offers practical tools, webinars and peer resources.
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American Diabetes Month Begins With New Focus on Risk Awareness and Everyday Support
The American Diabetes Association's November 2026 campaign highlights risk awareness, education and resources for people living with diabetes.
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A “Pill on a String” Could Catch Oesophageal Cancer Early, Plus This Week’s Health Breakthroughs
A UK trial is testing a small “pill on a string” that may help identify early oesophageal cancer risk in…
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Pet Turtles Linked to a Salmonella Outbreak in 12 States: What Families Should Know
A growing Salmonella outbreak linked to pet turtles has sickened 20 people across 12 states, hospitalized five, and affected children…
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Measles Exposure Alerts in Philadelphia and on a Chicago-to-LA Train: What to Check
Philadelphia health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport on September 13–14. The person traveled…
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FDA Approves First Freeze-Dried Plasma, Mounjaro for Heart Risk, First Oral Dermatomyositis Drug
The FDA has cleared three notable healthcare developments: Ezplaz Freeze Dried Plasma, a new cardiovascular-risk indication for Mounjaro (tirzepatide), and…
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Statins Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, FDA Approves First Daily Cholesterol Pill
New health news is connecting cholesterol care, brain health and medication access. A 15-year Danish registry study presented at ESC…
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FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Targeting New Subvariant
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved updated 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi. The new shots…
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Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Study Finds
August 27, 2026 A study published in Nature Medicine found that adults age 60 and older who received the Shingrix…
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FDA Approves First Wearable That Tracks Blood Sugar and Ketones Together
The FDA has authorized Abbott’s Libre Duo 10-Day Continuous Dual Glucose Ketone Monitoring System for people with diabetes ages 2…
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