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US awards no-bid contract to Denmark scientists studying hepatitis B vaccine in African babies - AP News

The Trump administration has awarded a $1.6 million, no-bid contract a Danish university to study hepatitis B vaccinations on newborns in Africa. The unusual contract has been awarded to scientists who have been cited by anti-vaccine activists and whose work …

'Super flu' risk in Bay Area increasing ahead of holidays - SFGATE

A mutated strain of influenza A is spreading in the U.S. and could surge in California during the holidays.

3 Things to Do After You Eat for Better Blood Sugar, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

Registered dietitians specializing in diabetes explain the things you can do after a meal to improve your body’s blood sugar response.

Column | Feeling wonder every day improves our health. Here’s how to do it. - The Washington Post

Research has established the power of awe. I experienced it myself in a way I never thought I could.

How running tricks your brain into overestimating time - PsyPost

A new study suggests that the feeling of time dragging on a treadmill isn't about your heart rate. Researchers found that the mental focus required to run causes us to overestimate how much time has passed.

It’s a Dangerous Disease With Complicated Science Around It. So of Course RFK Jr. Has Called It a Military Bioweapon. - Slate

The Trump administration could help people suffering from chronic Lyme disease—unless RFK Jr. gets in the way.

Water department to implement new water-use and meter-sizing method starting Jan. 1 - Maui Now

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, in accordance with Ordinance 5759 adopted by the Maui County Council, the County of Maui Department of Water Supply (DWS) will implement a new method for projecting water demand and sizing water meters that focuses on daily water usage…

'Your Mouth And Your Heart Are Connected': Gum Disease Linked to Heart Risks - ScienceAlert

A review by the American Heart Association Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Committee strengthens the case that keeping our gums healthy helps protect against heart disease.

Measles exposure reported in Wake County. Are you protected? What to know - Raleigh News & Observer

North Carolina health officials warn of increased measles risk after an RDU Terminal 2 exposure and a South Carolina outbreak; learn symptoms and vaccine steps.

5 Standing Moves That Flatten Lower Belly Faster Than Floor Exercises After 50 - Eat This Not That

Fire up your core with 5 standing moves that target lower belly fat after 50. No floor work needed. Start today.

Cutting Back One Amino Acid Increased The Lifespan of Mice Up to 33% - ScienceAlert

In mice, limited intakes of one specific essential amino acid can slow the effects of aging and even extend their lifespan, research from the US shows.

Flu Is Increasing Right Now — And These Regions Are Seeing The Biggest Spikes - HuffPost

Experts predict that it's going to be a particularly bad flu season.

Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar - CBS News

A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad​, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.

COMIC: 6 tips to help you overcome social anxiety this season - NPR

If you're tempted to bail on potentially fun events becuase you feel awkward, read this. Level up your small talk game and practice social courage with six tips from psychologists.

Drone whale breath sampling hints at deadly virus in Arctic - Oceanographic Magazine

Scientists detect a potentially deadly whale virus in the Arctic for the first time, using drones to collect breath samples from live whales.

People Who Perform Autopsies Are Sharing The Shocking Things They've Found When Examining Bodies - BuzzFeed

"His windpipe and lungs looked like they were tie-dyed. He was full of colours."

‘Ozempic vagina’ side effect is costing women £2,000 to reverse - LADbible

Cosmetic surgeons say there has been a huge spike in the number of women looking into a procedure known as 'labia puffing' after losing weight on Ozempic.

Two Wisconsin children die from respiratory illnesses, DHS confirms - Channel 3000

MADISON, Wis. -- Two Wisconsin children died from respiratory illnesses, the Department of Health Services confirmed Thursday.

All the Foods That Lower Cholesterol, According to Experts - GQ

CDC awards $1.6 million for hepatitis B vaccine study by controversial Danish researchers - CIDRAP