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2026-09-04 · The Independent

Pennsylvania confirms second death of child with measles after RFK Jr. told CDC director to delete numbers

🔮 The CDC has not said what information it will rely on to determine whether the Pennsylvania deaths were caused by measles. assertive

2026-09-15 · The Independent

A high school football rule was intended to reduce head injuries. Researchers have discovered a totally different benefit

🔮 The researchers were surprised because they had feared lower body injuries would increase with the regulation that reduces tackles to the upper body. assertive

2026-09-17 · The Independent

Tiny penguin-like sea birds are dying in droves along the California coast

🔮 "Most heat waves come and go within a few weeks, maybe a few months. assertive

2026-09-17 · The Independent

It’s nearly Fat Bear Week and a fan favorite is back: Here’s everything you need to know

🔮 Chunk’s competitors in the September 22-29 battle royale - the 12th annual Fat Bear Week - are expected to be announced Friday. assertive

2026-09-17 · The Independent

Politics follow you at work - no matter if you’re talking about it or not

🔮 People felt more hopeful and that was associated with stronger work engagement and an increased willingness to help co-workers. assertive

2026-09-18 · The Independent

RFK Jr switches gears from anti-vaxx promotion to amplify 5G conspiracy theory

🔮 HHS said the comments will help to identify gaps in research and strengthen rules designed to protect Americans’ health. assertive

2026-09-18 · The Independent

Life-threatening rains expected across two dozen states over next week

🔮 Flooding rain is expected to threaten hundreds of millions of people across large parts of the country over the weekend and into next week. mixed

2026-09-21 · The Independent

Mumps outbreak at California college linked to student athletes

🔮 The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine protects against harsh disease, but people who have been vaccinated may still be infected. mixed

2026-09-23 · The Independent

The more you eat of these popular foods, the greater your risk of serious illness and even death, new report says

🔮 “In our modern society, our diet and food is maybe not safe … we should eat more vegetables and reduce the ultra-processed food to make us healthier,” Dr. Xiao Liu, lead author of the study and a physician at Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, told ABC News on Tuesday. assertive

2026-09-25 · The Independent

New report reveals serious — even fatal — risks linked to ultra-processed foods

2026-09-25 · The Independent

Salmonella outbreak tied to broccoli sprouts grows with more falling ill

🔮 Evergreen Fresh Sprouts could not be reached for comment on Friday. mixed

2026-09-25 · The Independent

A Nor’easter is set to slam into the East Coast. Climate Change is making it stronger

🔮 Delaware would only experience minor flooding from the nor’easter without sea level rise and New York City wouldn’t see flooding at all without climate change, the group said. mixed

2026-09-30 · The Independent

A giant ‘pulse wave’ is about to slam into California - here’s how it will impact the West Coast

🔮 A massive wave of energy is expected to slam into the California coast in October, sending sea levels rising by up to a foot and threatening coastal homes and ecosystems. mixed

2026-10-01 · The Independent

A major flood threat from a Pacific hurricane is sweeping the US

🔮 Flooding rain is forecast across the southern and central U.S. through the weekend, with dangerous consequences for travel and flood alerts in place for millions of Americans. mixed

2026-10-01 · The Independent

More new US moms are taking GLP-1 drugs

🔮 The condition typically goes away after the baby is born, but raises the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and may increase the risk of postpartum depression, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. assertive

2026-10-02 · The Independent

Ketamine is at the center of the in Cornell 7 case: What to know about the drug

🔮 Just a few minutes after taking the drug, users may experience an increase in heart rate and blood pressure that gradually decreases over the next 10 to 20 minutes, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. assertive

2026-10-02 · The Independent

Patient died by suicide after insurance delayed medication: report

🔮 His doctor wrote him a prescription for a new inhaled medication to improve his breathing, but the prescription wasn’t filled immediately and he received an email from Walgreens explaining that there was an “insurance issue” causing the delay. "He was hopeful that it would work," Cindy told KFF Health News. mixed

2026-10-02 · The Independent

New map highlights which US rivers should be priorities for protection

🔮 Although these rivers may still require restoration. mixed

2026-10-06 · The Independent

Measles outbreak mapped: New York declares state of emergency after virus wreaks havoc in Pennsylvania

🔮 Vaccination against measles has been proven effective and the virus was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000 after most Americans had been vaccinated. It’s likely that the U.S. will lose its elimination status this year, according to medical experts in Boston. assertive

2026-10-09 · The Independent

Cases of this diarrhea-causing, drug-resistant infection are rising across the US

🔮 That findings could change the way hospitals respond to the pervasive illness, the doctors noted in a federal report. mixed

2026-10-09 · The Independent

Sexually transmitted diarrhea cases soaring in US — and its growing resistant to medicine

🔮 That findings could change the way hospitals respond to the pervasive illness, the doctors noted in a federal report. mixed

2026-10-11 · The Independent

Rabies cases are spreading nationwide. Here’s how to protect yourself

🔮 If you come across an animal that you suspect may have rabies, you should contact your local animal control department. mixed

2026-10-15 · The Independent

America’s love of sports betting is linked to a spike in antidepressant use, study finds

🔮 The findings reinforce what experts already know about gambling: it’s an addiction that is linked to poor mental health and substance abuse. Sports betting became legal in 39 states following a May 2018 Supreme Court ruling. assertive

2026-10-16 · The Independent

It’s about to get a lot colder very quickly. Here’s how to stay safe

🔮 It’s about to get a lot colder across the U.S., with forecasters projecting a 40-degree temperature drop for the East Coast this weekend. assertive

2026-10-19 · The Independent

Scientists might finally have an answer on the origins of your seasonal allergies

🔮 “Now that we know what may cause people to become allergic and pick up more sensitivities, we can design ways to stop it from happening,” senior author Dr. Caroline Sokol, a physician-scientist in the Mass General Brigham Department of Medicine, explained in a statement. mixed

2026-10-22 · The Independent

‘Flesh-eating’ screwworm confirmed in US wildlife as officials scramble to contain spread

🔮 The state’s parks department is conducting additional wildlife surveillance in the area and a previously-established “infested zone” will be updated following the detection, the department said. mixed

2026-10-23 · The Independent

What to keep your thermostat at this fall as temperatures drop

🔮 So the longer your house remains at the lower temperature, the more energy you save, because your house has lost less energy than it would have at the higher temperature,” the department says. assertive

2026-10-23 · The Independent

Have a sore throat this fall? You’re not alone and a common culprit could be to blame

🔮 If you have a sore throat right now, it might not be a cold or the onset of the flu. mixed

2026-10-28 · The Independent

These are the 4 most urgent superbugs spreading in the US this winter

🔮 The threat is projected to worsen with researchers projecting 317,000 annual deaths from superbugs in North America by 2050. mixed

2026-10-28 · The Independent

Will your Halloween weather be a trick or treat? Here is your forecast for the ghoulish holiday

🔮 The weather could be downright frightful in parts of the U.S. this Halloween as kids and families head out for trick-or-treating. mixed

2026-10-29 · The Independent

Bird flu cases are spiking again in the US. Here is what you need to know about the spread

🔮 Spreading cases in mink could help the virus mutate enough to make that transition. assertive

2026-10-29 · The Independent

Some California airports could flood this holiday season thanks to El Nino, scientists warn

🔮 Busy California airports used by millions of travelers could face flooding risks during the upcoming holiday season thanks to sea level rise and a record-breaking El Niño climate pattern, a new report warns. mixed

2026-10-30 · The Independent

Nearly 50 people have died across the US in recent days from flu as cases spike nationwide

🔮 “It takes about two weeks for the body to build protection, and getting vaccinated now will help provide protection for the holiday season when people gather indoors,” Juthani said. assertive

2026-10-30 · The Independent

Study finds an alarming amount of underage American teens gambled in the last year

🔮 “We have worried this would increase rates of problem gambling among youth. assertive

2026-11-02 · The Independent

US has its first human death this season connected to bird flu as virus spreads across nation

🔮 Bird flu has yet to spread from human to human, but experts are worried that the mutating virus could transform. mixed

2026-11-02 · The Independent

Heading to the polls? Here is what you can expect from the weather on election day

🔮 While over 50 million Americans have voted in this year’s midterm elections, millions more will head to the polls on Tuesday. mixed

2026-11-03 · The Independent

A surprisingly high number of measles cases are misdiagnosed, study finds

🔮 The findings suggest the “not uncommon” delays could be helping to facilitate transmission of the world’s most contagious virus amid a historic national resurgence - especially in outpatient clinics and hospital waiting rooms. mixed

2026-11-03 · The Independent

24-year-old dies after collapsing during her first New York City Marathon

🔮 The Lewisberry native, who graduated magna cum laude in May 2024, worked as a product manager at TE Connectivity, an electrical component company. assertive

2026-11-03 · The Independent

Why a growing number of younger Americans are having strokes

🔮 Though strokes may occur at any age, the risk for strokes rises as we get older and, each year, strokes kill 140,000 of the close to 800,000 people who have them. mixed

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