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FDA puts new restrictions on TV ads for drugs

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E. coli cases climb to 104 in McDonald's outbreak tied to slivered onions

Cases have been detected in 14 states, according to the CDC, and one person died in Colorado.
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US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline

There were about 97,000 overdose deaths in the 12-month period that ended June 30, according to the CDC. It's a 14% decrease from the previous 12-month period.
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Dave Coulier reveals cancer diagnosis

"I kind of look like a little baby bird now, but it has been a roller coaster ride for sure,” Coulier said, adding that the diagnosis was like a "gut punch."
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Medicare Part B premiums set to rise in 2025: Here's how much you'll pay

Medicare premium rates for 2025 come just a month after the Social Security Administration announced the cost-of-living adjustments for next year.
Health

Whooping cough cases surge in Texas, across country in 2024, DSHS says

Pertussis cases in Texas have tripled this year. DSHS urges vaccination and early treatment to prevent severe complications, especially in young children.
Politics

Ken Paxton sues another Dallas doctor under transgender healthcare law

The lawsuit marks the third filed against a doctor under a Texas law that bans health care providers from providing “gender transition” care to minors.
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Undetected bird flu cases prompts call for expanded testing of farm employees

The CDC study provides the largest window to date into how the bird virus first detected in March in dairy cows may be spreading to people.
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Abortion rights advocates lose in 3 states, prevail in 7 others

Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota became the first states since Roe vs. Wade was overturned where abortion opponents prevailed on a ballot measure.
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Here's where abortion is on the ballot and what it could mean for turnout

Abortion rights advocates have prevailed on all seven measures that have appeared since 2022. Tuesday is the next big test for them.
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Actor James Van Der Beek diagnosed with colorectal cancer

The 47-year-old actor said in a statement he was optimistic about his battle with cancer.
Health

A pregnant Vidor teen died during a miscarriage trying to get care in three visits to Southeast Texas emergency rooms

It took 20 hours and three ER visits before doctors admitted 18-year-old Nevaeh Crain to the hospital.