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DRC Ebola Outbreak Becomes Second-Largest Ever
The Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo has grown into the second-largest Ebola epidemic on record, with case counts far outpacing past outbreaks.
Sep 1, 2026
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RFK Jr., Shapiro Clash Over PA Measles Deaths
A dispute over how Pennsylvania labeled two measles-linked deaths has escalated into a public fight between the governor and the nation's top health official.
By Sarah Mitchell1 September 2026
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Kennedy Weighs New Limits on Infant Vaccines
A federal request for public input suggests HHS may create a new vaccine category for shots recommended later in childhood but not during infancy.
Aug 31, 2026
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ACA Premiums Surge as Enhanced Subsidies Lapse
Millions of ACA marketplace enrollees are facing premium increases averaging 114% after enhanced federal subsidies expired at the start of the year.
Sep 1, 2026
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Sleep Study Links Micro-Wakeups to Alzheimer's Risk
New research finds frequent brief awakenings during sleep are tied to higher genetic Alzheimer's risk in healthy middle-aged adults with no symptoms.
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