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Skin infections and hepatitis spread as Gazans resort to drinking and bathing in contaminated water

Much of Gaza’s water infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, leaving a lack of clean water — a crisis that’s particularly dire for young children.
Two kids playing with water.
Two kids playing with water.

FDA rejects MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD in a setback for psychedelic medicine

The decision came after the agency's advisory committee said in June that there wasn't enough evidence the therapy was safe or effective.
first MDMA treatment for PTSD.
first MDMA treatment for PTSD.

FDA approves nasal spray as first needle-free treatment for anaphylaxis

The spray, which will be sold under the brand name Neffy, is seen as an alternative to EpiPen and other autoinjectors.
Neffy nasal spray
Neffy nasal spray

Trump signals openness to banning abortion pill

His comments appeared to be a shift from June, when he said during a CNN debate, "I will not block it."
Donald Trump speaks to reporters
Donald Trump speaks to reporters

Is this the biggest Covid summer wave ever?

A rise in Covid infections began in early June, and wastewater data from the CDC shows levels are still rising.
A masked commuter on the metro in Washington
A masked commuter on the metro in Washington

FDA's 'hands-off approach' to additives may allow unsafe ingredients in food, experts suggest

A loophole means manufacturers don't need approval before adding new ingredients, such as natural sweeteners and texture enhancers, to foods, researchers say in an editorial.
A woman looks at groceries on a shelf
A woman looks at groceries on a shelf
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3rd person dies in listeria outbreak linked to deli meat, more than 40 hospitalized across U.S.

As of Thursday, the CDC says, 3 people have died and 43 have been hospitalized in 13 states amid the outbreak that started in May.
Boar's Head meats with a recall sign
Boar's Head meats with a recall sign

Covid fell to 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. last year, down from 4th

The disease represented less than 2% of deaths in the U.S. in 2023 — a large decrease from nearly 6% the year prior.
A person receives a Covid vaccine
A person receives a Covid vaccine

Heavy cannabis use may increase risk of certain cancers, new study finds

Research linked the drug to a greater risk of head and neck cancers.
A person smokes a joint
A person smokes a joint

Common low-calorie sweetener may be riskier for the heart than sugar, study suggests

A small trial from the Cleveland Clinic is the first head-to-head analysis of how erythritol affects cardiovascular risks compared with sugar.
Natural sweetener on a wooden spoon, dark grey marble table with copy space.
Natural sweetener on a wooden spoon, dark grey marble table with copy space.

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