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Food companies are targeting users of weight-loss drugs with ‘GLP-1 Friendly’ labels

Meals and snacks with “GLP-1 Friendly” labels on the packaging are becoming more common in U.S. supermarkets as a growing number of Americans try obesity drugs like Wegov...

January 21, 2026 Business

The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters

It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they will meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its meas...

January 20, 2026 National News

U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals

NEW YORK — U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades. Federal data rele...

January 15, 2026 Health

At-home STD tests offer new options for screening and treatment

WASHINGTON — New options for testing and treating some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases are becoming available, a trend that experts hope will keep downwa...

January 12, 2026 Health

Trail running legend Kilian Jornet advises beginners to enjoy the view and go easy

BARCELONA, Spain — Hikers navigating rugged terrain may have noticed more people speeding along the same trail while leaping over rocks and roots like two-legged mountain...

January 12, 2026 Health

A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday

NEW YORK — The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time i...

January 12, 2026 Health

South Carolina measles outbreak grows by nearly 100, spreads to North Carolina and Ohio

South Carolina's measles outbreak exploded into one of the worst in the U.S., with state health officials confirming 99 new cases in the past three days. The outbreak ce...

January 09, 2026 Health

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released...

January 07, 2026 Health

Flu, COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise at Butler Memorial Hospital

The holiday season may be over, but cold and flu season has just started. Hospitalizations for seasonal respiratory illnesses such as influenza, respiratory syncytial vir...

January 04, 2026 Local News

U.S. regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity. The U.S. F...

December 23, 2025 Health

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