Pennsylvania records third measles-related death
The gist: Pennsylvania has recorded its third measles-related death.
NBC News Health · September 15, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
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Cooling towers at Yankee Stadium test positive for Legionnaires' in new cluster
The gist: Cooling towers at Yankee Stadium tested positive for Legionella bacteria amid a new cluster of Legionnaires’ disease.
NBC News Health · September 15, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
CDC finds that nearly 3 in 4 U.S. adults report struggling with fatigue
The gist: Nearly 3 in 4 U.S. adults say they are struggling with fatigue, according to a CDC finding.
NBC News Health · September 15, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Pennsylvania woman dies from measles complications, state’s third death this year
The gist: A 40-year-old Pennsylvania woman has died from measles complications, bringing the state total to three deaths this year amid more than 3,000 U.S. cases.
NBC News Health · September 14, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Your health insurance bills are about to go up
The gist: Health insurance is expected to cost more in 2027, with ACA premiums rising about 15% on average and employers passing along more costs in different ways.
NBC News Health · September 14, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
A Generation of Kids Suffer as Trump Destabilizes Immigrant Families
The gist: Immigration arrests and policy changes are disrupting families and harming the health of a generation of children, including millions of U.S. citizens.
KFF Health News · September 14, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
A Louisiana case could upend telehealth abortion. What exactly is it?
The gist: A Louisiana lawsuit could end telehealth access to abortion pills nationwide, even though the FDA has allowed this option in much of the country since 2023.
NPR Health · September 12, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Heart damage may occur from getting too much light at night while we sleep, study finds
The gist: A new study found that sleeping with at least 3 lux of nighttime light was associated with subtle heart changes and higher long-term cardiovascular risks.
NBC News Health · September 12, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Should You Eat at the Same Time Every Day? New Research Makes the Case
The gist: A large study found that bigger weekday-to-weekend meal shifts were linked to higher heart-disease risk in men, but it did not prove that changing meal times causes heart problems.
Good Housekeeping Health · September 12, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Rewriting the narrative: One man's journey through the new era of lung cancer care
The gist: New personalized treatments are helping some people with advanced lung cancer live for several years, but the disease remains difficult to control.
NPR Health · September 12, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
This Is the Best Time to Take Magnesium, According to Dietitians
The gist: The best time to take magnesium is when you can remember it consistently, with timing adjusted for goals like sleep or migraine prevention.
Prevention · September 12, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Is Your GLP-1 Drug Making You Sleepy or Exhausted?
The gist: The supplied material lists research on GLP-1 drugs but does not say whether they cause sleepiness or exhaustion.
Psychology Today · September 11, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Heart damage may occur from getting too much light at night while we sleep, study finds
The gist: A new study found that sleeping with at least 3 lux of nighttime light was associated with subtle heart changes and higher long-term cardiovascular risks.
NBC News Health · September 11, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Inside New Campaign to Cut Maternal Death Rate in Half
The gist: A new campaign aims to cut maternal deaths in half.
NBC News Health · September 11, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
How to Reset Your Routine, Including Your Sleep, for Fall
The gist: A fall routine reset can help you adjust your daily habits, including sleep, as the season changes.
NBC News Health · September 10, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
If You Like Korean Skincare Products, Wait Until You Try K-Haircare
The gist: Korean haircare is gaining ground in the U.S. with scalp-focused products, clever packaging, and affordable formulas that combine tradition with modern science.
Women's Health · September 10, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
A Louisiana case could upend telehealth abortion. What exactly is it?
The gist: A Louisiana lawsuit could end telehealth access to abortion pills nationwide, even though the FDA has allowed this option in much of the country since 2023.
NPR Health · September 10, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Mother speaks out after family exposed to rabid goats at petting zoo party
The gist: A mother is speaking out after her family was exposed to rabid goats at a petting zoo party.
NBC News Health · September 9, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Why Everything Feels Like Too Much
The gist: Overwhelm may come not only from too many tasks, but from trying to carry far more of the world than we can realistically handle.
Psychology Today · September 9, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Should You Eat at the Same Time Every Day? New Research Makes the Case
The gist: A large study found that bigger weekday-to-weekend meal shifts were linked to higher heart-disease risk in men, but it did not prove that changing meal times causes heart problems.
Good Housekeeping Health · September 9, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
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