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• Love to Dream just recalled this popular sound machine

  26-09-2026 15:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  Love to Dream recalled its portable baby sound machine over a battery fire and burn risk. Here’s how to check your model and date code and get a refund.
  
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• Wearable tech that could help treat depression to be available by prescription

  01-10-2026 04:06 via nbcnews.com
  An at-home wearable device that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help treat depression will be available by prescription. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz talks to Dr. Akshay Syal about how the tech works. 
  
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• Target, Walmart, Best Buy and more stores have pre-Prime Day sales with up to 75% off

  30-09-2026 23:15 via nbcnews.com
  
  The strongest fall deals from Walmart, Target, Best Buy and other retailers, all vetted by NBC Selected editors.
  
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• Every product our shopping experts tested and loved enough to buy in September

  30-09-2026 22:10 via nbcnews.com
  
  This month, we tried out lots of products like toner pads, wireless earbuds, robes, cordless vacuums and more.
  
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• Pennsylvania reports 5th measles-related death in the state

  30-09-2026 21:40 via nbcnews.com
  
  The state’s outbreak is the largest in the U.S.
  
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• As Experts Urge Getting the Flu Shot ASAP, the CDC Tool to Find Vaccines Near You Doesn’t Work

  30-09-2026 21:38 via today.com
  
  The CDC’s vaccine search tool, vaccines.gov, helps people find out where to get vaccinated nearby. The problem? It doesn’t work. Here’s what to use instead.
  
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• Iron deficiency often goes undiagnosed and untreated. New guidelines could change that.

  30-09-2026 19:14 via nbcnews.com
  
  Recommended changes for measuring ferritin levels could help more people get early treatment for one of the most common blood disorders.
  
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• 74-year-old Army vet sues hospital after surgeons amputate wrong leg

  30-09-2026 17:53 via nbcnews.com
  
  The woman became a double amputee within four months. Both of her legs were amputated below the knee.
  
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• New Progress Update on Breast Cancer Vaccine Research

  30-09-2026 15:25 via today.com
  Vaccines are one of the fastest growing areas in cancer research, and one industry research firm projects that the market for personalized cancer vaccines could reach more than $8 billion a year by 2034. Former NBC News correspondent Kristen Dahlgren and cancer researcher Dr. Karen Knudsen, CEO of The Parker Institute, join TODAY to share the latest updates on where breast cancer vaccines stand and what it means for treatment in the future.
  
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• New Weight Loss Drug Shows Promising Results Over GLP-1s

  30-09-2026 13:46 via today.com
  New trial data for the weight loss drug called retatrutide shows it helped people living with obesity and type 2 diabetes lose up to 50lbs or 21% of their body weight. Those without diabetes lost up to 70lbs, 25% of body weight, making it the most weight loss ever recorded in a drug trial for diabetes patients. NBC medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to break down how the drug compares to GLP-1s.
  
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• People with Type 2 diabetes lost up to 60 pounds on Lilly’s latest weight loss drug

  30-09-2026 00:01 via nbcnews.com
  
  Participants who took the experimental drug retatrutide experienced the largest weight loss ever seen in a drug trial for diabetes.
  
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• Bruce Willis Shares Sweet Moment With His Daughter in Rare Photo

  29-09-2026 22:13 via today.com
  
  Tallulah Willis, daughter of Bruce Willis, shared a photo of her father online. It’s a rare glimpse into the actor’s life following his dementia diagnosis.
  
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• Lady A’s Charles Kelley Reveals Rare Blood Cancer Diagnosis After ‘Random’ Health Concern Sparked Testing

  29-09-2026 20:26 via today.com
  
  Lady A’s Charles Kelley has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a “rare” blood cancer.
  
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• 9 Best Fruits to Eat for a Healthier Heart, According to a Cardiologist

  29-09-2026 19:36 via today.com
  
  Fruit reduces heart disease risk by lowering cholesterol, blood pressure and inflammation. Cardiologist recommends eating berries, apples,watermelon and more.
  
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• Simone Biles Addresses Recent Health Issues, Opens Up About Eczema Journey

  29-09-2026 15:15 via today.com
  
  Simone Biles talks with TODAY.com about her recent health issues, including the two inflammatory skin conditions she was diagnosed with this year.
  
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• An Orthopedic Surgeon’s No. 1 Test of Balance and Mobility for Healthy Aging

  29-09-2026 14:00 via today.com
  
  Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon, reveals the at-home test you can do to maintain your mobility and work on your balance as you age.
  
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• Looming changes to Medicaid work requirements spark concern with patients and caregivers

  28-09-2026 21:47 via nbcnews.com
  New Medicaid work requirements are set to take effect at the beginning of 2027 and the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office says the changes could leave 8 million more people across the country without health insurance. It has patients and caregivers concerned about their futures. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin reports.
  
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• Raw Milk Cheese Linked to E. Coli Outbreak, Recalled Nationwide: See the Full List

  28-09-2026 18:24 via today.com
  
  Cheese made with raw milk is being recalled nationwide after public health officials linked it to an E. coli outbreak that’s sickened people in nine states.
  
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• Is Jam Healthy? Dietitians Reveal the No. 1 Type With the Most Benefits — and Which to Avoid

  28-09-2026 17:30 via today.com
  
  Jams are delicious and sweet, but are these fruit spreads healthy? Dietitians share the healthiest types of jams, which to avoid and nutritious jam pairings.
  
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• Sylvester Stallone Reveals He Had Bulimia When Muscular Body Became a Dangerous ‘Obsession’

  28-09-2026 17:09 via today.com
  
  Sylvester Stallone opens up about having the eating disorder bulimia and dealing with anxiety. The “Rocky” and “Rambo” actor is author of a new memoir.
  
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• I’m a Physician of 18 Years. Say This 1 Phrase to Your Doctor If You Feel Like Your Concerns Aren’t Being Addressed

  28-09-2026 14:29 via today.com
  
  With just a few months left in the year, you may find yourself scrambling to get all of your doctors’ appointments taken care of, from your annual physical to skin checks and teeth cleanings.
  
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• Dietitian Shares Her Go-To High-Protein Snack That Boosts Brain Health

  28-09-2026 14:00 via today.com
  
  This dietitian-approved snack is plant-based and contains nutrients to boost brain health. You’ll also get some filling protein and gut-healthy fiber.
  
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• I Tried Jennifer Aniston’s 30-Minute Strength Training Workout. These Are the Moves That Had My Heart Pounding

  27-09-2026 14:00 via today.com
  
  “Is this move more of a squat or a deadlift?” The answer, Jennifer Aniston’s trainer Dani Coleman tells me, was really neither.
  
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• Winter is coming — these on-sale finds will help you store your outdoor furniture

  27-09-2026 13:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  Summer’s over. Protect your patio furniture and grill this winter with deals on deck boxes, storage sheds and weatherproof covers from Keter, Duck Covers and more.
  
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• Sale alert: Get a new pair of Ugg shoes for well under $100

  26-09-2026 13:04 via nbcnews.com
  
  Ugg rarely discounts, but several of its cozy slippers and shoes are now under $100. Shop the best Ugg deals before colder weather arrives.
  
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• This is how often you should be cleaning your makeup brushes, according to experts

  25-09-2026 20:40 via nbcnews.com
  
  Dirty makeup brushes can cause breakouts and irritation. Experts share how often to clean your brushes and sponges, plus the best cleaners to get the job done.
  
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• How to Prepare to Fall Sports and Avoid Getting Sidelined by Injury

  25-09-2026 15:32 via today.com
  Fall sports are in full swing, so Dr. Melissa Leber, associate professor of orthopedics and emergency medicine at Mount Sinai, joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY with tips to for preventing injuries, including the benefits of cross-training, making sure shoes from prior seasons still fit properly, when to seek medical attention and more.
  
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• She’s 100, Likes Bacon, Chocolate, and 1 Famously Healthy Fruit: ‘I Eat a Lot of It. I Love It’

  25-09-2026 15:21 via today.com
  
  A 100-year-old woman reveals foods she regularly eats, including blueberries, bacon and chocolate. She shares longevity tips such as dancing and knitting.
  
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• This Seasonal Habit Promotes Healthy Aging and May Reduce Dementia Risk in Older People

  25-09-2026 14:00 via today.com
  
  In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, an oncologist reveals how routine vaccinations can promote healthy aging and protect against age-related decline.
  
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• Doctors in Pennsylvania estimate at least six babies have been born with measles

  25-09-2026 00:54 via nbcnews.com
  At least six babies in Pennsylvania have been born infected with measles, with two so sick they had to be admitted to intensive care. The growing outbreak is raising alarm among doctors who are treating the potentially deadly condition. Congenital measles is a disease that’s rarely, if ever, seen in the U.S. NBC News' Erika Edwards reports.
  
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