The largest measles outbreak in the United States in more than 20 years has officially ended, Texas health officials announced this week. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) …
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The Democratic Party is losing voters at a historic pace, according to a New York Times analysis of registration data. Between the 2020 and 2024 elections, Democrats lost 2.1 million …
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Texas Democrats have returned to Austin. Their return ends a two-week standoff that had stalled the state legislature and blocked Republicans from advancing a new congressional redistricting map. The move …
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A new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham shows that aggressive blood pressure management can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. The benefits hold …
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The annual inflation rate held steady at 2.7% in July, according to new data from the Labor Department. Falling gasoline prices offset increases in housing, transportation, and other goods and …
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A new national study challenges the idea that shopping for groceries at dollar stores automatically leads to unhealthy eating. Dollar store foods are less nutritious than those sold at grocery …
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A new 25-year Northwestern University study is challenging the idea that memory loss is an unavoidable part of aging. Researchers say a small group of seniors, known as “super agers,” …
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The New York Times reports that investigators suspect Russia was involved in a major cyberattack on the U.S. federal court filing system. People briefed on the breach said the hackers …
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A new national study shows that prediabetes increases the risk of death for adults aged 20 to 54, but not for older age groups. Researchers say the results highlight the …
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The FBI will assist Texas authorities in locating Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to derail a Republican-led redistricting plan, Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) announced Thursday. Cornyn said the federal …