Cases of Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus Are Surging Globally: What to Know

Chikungunya, which can disable victims for years, is spreading rapidly, including in China and other places that have not seen it before.

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Wildfire Fighters, Unmasked in Toxic Smoke, Are Getting Sick and Dying

The U.S. Forest Service has fought decades of efforts to better protect its crews — sending them into smoke without masks or warnings about the risks.

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MAHA Draft Report Brings Relief to Some, Chagrin to Others

A draft of an upcoming White House report on children’s health was not as harsh toward the agriculture industry as some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s allies had hoped.

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Trump’s Tariffs Set to Hit Ireland, Where Drugmakers Play Tax Games

Manufacturing in Ireland has long helped many American drug companies pay lower taxes. But that strategy was designed for a world without President Trump’s tariffs.

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With Deep N.I.H. Cuts, Research Into Health Disparities Falters

In its campaign against “woke” science, the Trump administration has closed down studies and programs focused on the gaps between racial and socioeconomic groups.

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Larry Ellison Wants to Do Good, Do Research and Make a Profit

Oracle’s co-founder and the world’s second-richest person pledges to concentrate his vast resources on his own research institute and for-profit ventures to address health, hunger and climate change.

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Are Samosas Unhealthy? Some Indians Find Official Advice Hard to Swallow.

A government advisory noting the high fat and sugar levels in many popular snacks was seen by some as an attack on India’s beloved street food.

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Why Young Children May Not Get Covid Shots This Fall

Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., federal officials may withdraw an endorsement for the vaccine in younger children.

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Kennedy’s Next Target: the Federal Vaccine Court

The system for compensating people injured by vaccines needs significant reform. But the health secretary could alter it in ways that ultimately reduce vaccine access for everyone.

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Cannabis Poisonings Are Rising, Mostly Among Kids

As products like weed gummies proliferate, more children and teens are suffering symptoms including seizures and life-threatening breathing problems.

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