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• Oysters and clams in 9 states could be contaminated with norovirus, FDA warns

  10-03-2026 15:55 via nbcnews.com
  
  The FDA on Monday warned consumers about oysters and clams which could be contaminated with norovirus and were sent to nine states, including California, Florida and New York
  
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• Joshua Jackson on ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Impact, 'Happy Hours,' More

  10-03-2026 14:38 via today.com
  Actor Joshua Jackson joins TODAY to talk about the impact of the “Dawson’s Creek” reunion on the cast and his late co-star James Van Der Beek. He discusses his personal connection behind his new campaign with AstraZeneca and the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team for cancer screenings. He also shares details about his new project with Katie Holmes called “Happy Hours” and reveals how he learned to style his daughter’s braids.
  
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• Trump said this drug could treat autism, but the FDA just approved it for a much rarer condition

  10-03-2026 14:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  The FDA announced a new approved use for the drug leucovorin, which Trump has touted as a treatment for autism. But the approval is for cerebral folate deficiency.
  
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• Joshua Jackson Talks James Van Der Beek, Cancer Mission, More

  10-03-2026 13:40 via today.com
  Joshua Jackson joins TODAY to open up about how he is coping with the loss of his friend and former ‘Dawson’s Creek” co-star James Van Der Beek. “He became what we used to just call a ‘good man.’ A man of the kind of belief, the kind of faith that allowed him to face the impossible with grace” he says. Jackson talks about his new campaign with AstraZeneca to help spread awareness about cancer screenings, discusses reuniting with Katie Holmes for the new
  
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• Dr. Oz says Obamacare enrollment might be 'too high'

  09-03-2026 20:41 via nbcnews.com
  
  Although Obamacare sign-ups have fallen significantly this year over skyrocketing monthly premiums, Dr. Mehmet Oz believes enrollment is still too high.
  
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• Multivitamins may slow biological aging in older adults, study finds

  09-03-2026 17:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  For older adults, a daily multivitamin may slightly slow the aging process, new research suggests
  
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• Spring Skin Solutions for the Most Common Seasonal Struggles

  09-03-2026 16:12 via today.com
  Dr. Shereene Idriss joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to share solutions to some of the most common skin struggles during the spring season. Products include a hyper serum for dark spots, peel pads to clear pores and more.
  
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• Doctor Breaks Down ADHD's Hidden Impacts on Women

  09-03-2026 16:08 via today.com
  ADHD affects more than 15 million adults in the United States and for many women, the diagnosis is often missed or happens later in life. Dr. Sasha Hamdani, board-certified psychiatrist, joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to break down the missed impacts the disorder has on women, lists symptoms to look out for and treatment options. “You’re looking at not just attention. You’re looking at emotion, you’re looking at sleep, you’re looking at app
  
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• How Cycle for Survival Is Helping Raise Money to Treat Cancer

  07-03-2026 16:36 via today.com
  Cycle for Survival is a high energy spin event that raises money to help treat rare cancers at Memorial Sloan Kettering. It is marking its 20th year with nearly $450 million raised and countless lives saved because of the work being done as a result. Norah Lewin, who was diagnosed with stomach cancer and is now cancer free, and Dr. Yelena Janjigian join Saturday TODAY to talk about the remarkable impact the program has had on patients.
  
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• FDA Vaccine Chief Is Leaving the Agency Next Month

  07-03-2026 16:08 via today.com
  Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the Trump administration’s vaccine program, is leaving the FDA next month after a controversial year at the agency where he faced criticism over the FDA’s delay or rejection of several treatments of rare disease. He also questioned the benefits of the COVID vaccine for children.
  
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• FDA vaccine chief to leave the agency next month after tumultuous tenure

  06-03-2026 23:54 via nbcnews.com
  
  The Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, will depart the agency next month, an FDA spokesperson said.
  
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• Measles is 'worse than expected' in Utah, officials say

  06-03-2026 21:42 via nbcnews.com
  
  In southern Utah, a measles outbreak that’s been simmering since last summer is showing signs of wider spread.
  
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• Bozoma Saint John Talks Fertility Journey, Family, Business Advice

  06-03-2026 16:45 via today.com
  Bozoma Saint John, star of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to talk about her fertility journey and celebrates being nominated for an NAACP Image award. She opens up about getting engaged and also reveals why she gifted her 16-year-old daughter a Maserati, saying, “I have worked really hard…with her crawling under my desks at the office when I had to work late, she’s paid the dues too! It wasn’t
  
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• Here's What You Need to Know for Finding the Right Doctor

  06-03-2026 15:53 via today.com
  Dr. Jen Caudle, family medicine physician and associate professor at Rowan University, joins TODAY to break down what you need to know about choosing the right doctors. Her tips include looking at online reviews, trusting your gut and more.
  
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• How to Get Tickets to Shop TODAY Stages

  06-03-2026 15:11 via today.com
  Shop TODAY Stages is back, this time featuring actor, model and founder of the haircare brand Commence, Brooke Shields. It will also include an expert panel of doctors who will answer participants' burning questions. See how to get tickets!
  
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• Tylenol orders for some pregnant women fell after Trump warned them not to take it

  06-03-2026 00:30 via nbcnews.com
  
  After President Trump told pregnant women not to take Tylenol, orders for it declined among pregnant women who visited emergency rooms, according to new research.
  
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• RFK Jr. vowed to restore public trust in health. It's not working, a new survey suggests.

  05-03-2026 23:45 via nbcnews.com
  
  Americans are losing confidence in the nation’s public health agencies, a new survey finds. RFK Jr. has vowed to restore trust, but only 38% of adults trust him.
  
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• New Mexico confirms latest measles case at a local jail

  05-03-2026 19:14 via nbcnews.com
  
  A federal inmate being held in the Doña Ana County Detention Center is the latest person to have tested positive for measles.
  
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• Body Positivity Advocates Open up on Weight Loss Drugs' Impact

  05-03-2026 17:14 via today.com
  With the rise in the use of weight loss medications, new questions are emerging about where the body positivity movement fits into the conversation. Body acceptance advocate and Megababe founder Katie Sturino and body positivity influencer Gabriella Lascano joins TODAY to discuss how the movement is evolving. Then, Rachel Goldman, a clinical psychologist who specializes in the mind and body connection, breaks down how the conversations around health, confidence and self-acceptance are changing.
  
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• RFK Jr. pushes medical schools to teach more about nutrition

  05-03-2026 12:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday announced a new push to get medical schools to teach more about nutrition.
  
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• GLP-1s could help curb substance use disorders, from alcohol to opioids, study suggests

  05-03-2026 00:30 via nbcnews.com
  
  Evidence continues to mount suggesting that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on cigarettes, drinking and opioid use disorders and addiction.
  
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• 'Hope Street' actor Finnian Garbutt in the 'last stages' of life following yearslong cancer battle

  04-03-2026 17:57 via nbcnews.com
  
  Finnian Garbutt, a popular young actor from Northern Ireland, asked fans Wednesday to support his wife and child as he enters the "last stages" of a yearslong bout with cancer
  
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• ChatGPT Health 'under-triaged' half of medical emergencies in a new study

  03-03-2026 18:02 via nbcnews.com
  
  ChatGPT Health — OpenAI’s new health-focused chatbot — frequently underestimated the severity of medical emergencies, according to a study published last week in the journal Nature Medicine
  
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• A Look at the Life-Saving Advances to Fight Colorectal Cancer

  03-03-2026 15:32 via today.com
  Colorectal cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. Dr. Cedrek McFadden, board-certified colorectal surgeon, joins TODAY to share new progress in detection, treatment and follow-up. Then, Craig Melvin shares the new shirt and socks he designed in honor of his late brother, whom he lost to the disease, and announces that NBCUniversal will be making a donation in support of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. 
  
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• Highly contagious measles virus costing the U.S. millions

  02-03-2026 21:40 via nbcnews.com
  According to a new report from the Yale School of Public Health, if measles vaccination rates continue to drop just 1% annually for the next five years, the financial cost to the U.S. could reach $1.5 billion a year. NBC News' Erika Edwards explains why the projected cost is so high.
  
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• Rectal cancer rates are rising in U.S., driving an increase in illness in younger adults

  02-03-2026 21:39 via nbcnews.com
  
  A rise in rectal cancer rates is driving an increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses in people younger than 65, according to a report published Monday from the American Cancer Society.
  
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• Kick Off March 2026 With Start TODAY's HIIT and Walking Plan

  02-03-2026 16:43 via today.com
  TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour walks through the Start TODAY March plan designed to put a spring in your step and refresh your routine with a 31-day HIIT and walking schedule.
  
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• GLP-1s may increase risk of osteoporosis and gout, new research finds

  02-03-2026 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  GLP-1 drugs — including Ozempic and Wegovy — may be tied to a slightly higher risk of osteoporosis and gout, according to research presented Monday at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ annual meeting.Dr.
  
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• Measles is costing the U.S. millions of dollars. The true losses can't be counted.

  01-03-2026 12:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  In 2026, there have been over 1,000 cases of measles. If vaccination rates keep dropping, the costs of medical care, public health efforts and lost work productivity could skyrocket.
  
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• After CDC vaccine changes, states push to keep childhood shots free, accessible

  28-02-2026 12:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  As the Trump administration shakes up recommendations for childhood vaccines, some states are moving to ensure vaccines remain free and health care workers are protected from lawsuits.
  
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• Echoing RFK, Dr. Casey Means softens her social media persona in surgeon general bid

  28-02-2026 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer who rose to prominence by lambasting traditional medicine and accusing pharmaceutical companies of corruption, bore little resemblance to her online persona Wednesday when she appeared before the Senate
  
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• New studies warn of health risks in hair extensions often marketed to Black women

  27-02-2026 23:01 via nbcnews.com
  NBC News' Zinhle Essamuah speaks with researchers behind two new studies that shine a light on the potential health risks of braiding hair and extensions.
  
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• How to Maintain a Strong and Healthy Heart With the Right Foods

  27-02-2026 15:48 via today.com
  Dr. Ian Smith, physician and bestselling author of “The Last 15: Say Goodbye to Those Most Stubborn Pounds,” joins TODAY to share diet tips to protect yourself from heart disease. Tips include eating heart productive unsaturated fats, replacing sodium with healthier ingredients and more.
  
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• Federal panel behind cancer screening recommendations hasn't met in nearly a year

  27-02-2026 12:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  The federal task force that shapes recommendations for cancer screenings, heart disease prevention and other preventive services has not convened in almost a year — and it’s unclear whether the panel will convene again.
  
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• Former Miami Heat star Chris Bosh 'lucky to be alive' following health episode

  26-02-2026 22:02 via nbcnews.com
  
  Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Bosh is "lucky to be alive" after he woke up "covered in my own blood" during a recent health scare that has given him a new appreciation of life, he told fans Wednesday
  
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• The science behind the 'super-ager' brain

  26-02-2026 20:43 via nbcnews.com
  
  Scientists at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Chicago found that “SuperAgers” generate twice as many new neurons in the hippocampus.
  
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• What's driving the rise in home births?

  26-02-2026 17:52 via nbcnews.com
  A growing number of women in the U.S. are opting to give birth at home rather than at a hospital. Data shows more than 50,000 women planned home births in 2024, a nearly 71% increase from 2016. NBC News' Aria Bendix explains the reasons behind the rise in home births in the U.S.
  
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• Children’s Hospital in Tennessee Renamed to Honor Dolly Parton

  26-02-2026 15:15 via today.com
  In an exclusive new video, the president and CEO of East Tennessee Children’s Hospital reveals it will be renamed to Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital to honor the queen of country. “When we come together for our children, there is no limit for what we can do,” Dolly says.
  
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• Frozen Blueberries Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

  26-02-2026 14:36 via today.com
  More than 55,000 pounds of frozen blueberries are being recalled because they may be contaminated with listeria. The fruit was produced by Oregon Potato Company and sold in four states, including Michigan, Wisconsin, Oregon and Washington.
  
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• When home births go wrong, will hospitals take walk-ins?

  26-02-2026 11:30 via nbcnews.com
  
  With each contraction, Maria Ibarra’s plan to deliver her daughter in her Ohio living room seemed less likely.
  
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• A look into extreme beauty trend 'looksmaxxing' gaining popularity in young men

  26-02-2026 02:44 via nbcnews.com
  A beauty trend called looksmaxxing is gaining popularity among teenage boys and young men. But experts warn that it may pose potential risks. NBC News’ Steven Romo spoke with an influencer about the extreme measures some individuals take to enhance their appearance.
  
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• RFK Jr.'s CDC panel to discuss Covid vaccine injuries in upcoming meeting

  25-02-2026 22:35 via nbcnews.com
  
  Covid vaccines are once again on the agenda for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel.
  
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• Casey Means focuses on chronic illness and research funding in her opening statement

  25-02-2026 16:27 via nbcnews.com
  Dr. Casey Means, President Donald Trump’s pick for surgeon general, opened her Senate nomination hearing outlining her concerns on chronic illness in the U.S. and highlighting her experience. Means was originally set to testify in October, but the hearing was postponed after she went into labor with her first child.
  
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• Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 killers of women. Even younger women could be at risk.

  25-02-2026 11:49 via nbcnews.com
  
  Without better prevention and early detection, the number of women living with cardiovascular disease will increase substantially in the next 25 years, the American Heart Association said.
  
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• Trump's surgeon general pick questioned on vaccines and birth control in Senate hearing

  25-02-2026 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  Dr. Casey Means appeared before the Senate on Wednesday in a long-awaited hearing to discuss her highly scrutinized nomination for surgeon general
  
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• Patients hit dead ends with insurance 'ghost networks.' Now, some are suing.

  25-02-2026 01:03 via nbcnews.com
  
  Insurance companies’ lists of in-network doctors can be inaccurate and misleading. Some patients are suing.
  
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• IVF Community Members Discuss Openly Sharing Their Journeys

  24-02-2026 17:17 via today.com
  Katie Sands, Nova Styles and Reemo Styles sit down with TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to talk about choosing to openly share their in vitro fertilization journeys in hopes of building community and spreading hope for others facing infertility. Then, they are joined by double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and bestselling author of “The Lucky Egg,” Dr. Lucky Sekhon, who shares insight into the IVF process, lists early red flags for infertility and we
  
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• Sofia Vergara Talks 'AGT,' Heart Health Mission, and More

  24-02-2026 17:04 via today.com
  Sofia Vergara joins TODAY to talk about “America’s Got Talent” as it begins its 21st season, appearing in three Super Bowl commercials during one game, and how her mom’s experience with high blood pressure inspired her heart health mission to spread awareness about uACR tests that detect early kidney damage. (Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim)
  
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• Octavia Spencer Talks New Film 'Tow,' Prioritizing Her Health, More

  24-02-2026 15:40 via today.com
  Actor Octavia Spencer joins TODAY to talk about her new movie, “Tow,” with a star-studded cast, including Rose Byrne, Ariana DeBose and more. She also reflects on 14 years since winning an Oscar for her role in “The Help.” Then, she discusses living  with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure and how she's raising awareness about the related risks and the importance of testing for early signs of kidney damage. (Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim)
  
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• What new research says about RFK Jr.'s claims about Tylenol, vaccines and antidepressants

  24-02-2026 15:24 via nbcnews.com
  
  They’re prominent talking points for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
  
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