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Amanda Peet Reveals First ‘Weird’ Sign of Breast Cancer. It Wasn’t a Lump
The actor said her very first indication something was wrong “wasn’t the frozen pea that everybody talks about,” she told TODAY.
It’s the Best Time to Get a Flu Shot. The CDC Tool to Find Vaccines Near You Doesn’t Work
Vaccines.gov, which helps people find nearby pharmacies offering vaccines, isn’t working ahead of respiratory virus season. Records show it may have been down for over a year. 
Here’s How Many Whole Grains To Eat in a Day To Boost Heart Health
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, researchers reveal how many daily servings of whole grains lead to weight loss, lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol for a healthier heart.
FOR SUBSCRIBERSAbdul El-Sayed tries to woo MAHA voters as Democrats seek inroads with RFK’s supporters
“We need to own this lane,” Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee said in an interview, “but we have to be bold.”
FOR SUBSCRIBERSKratom-like substances are popping up in a typically benign supplement
Poison centers across several states have seen upticks in calls about a supplement known as “cat’s claw,” which medical experts say is usually harmless.
Pennsylvania reports 5th measles-related death in the state
The state’s outbreak is the largest in the U.S. 
Measles Outbreak
Map: Track the spread of measles in the U.S.
Two maps and two charts show where measles is spreading and where it’s been.
Iron deficiency often goes undiagnosed and untreated. New guidelines could change that.
Recommended changes for measuring ferritin levels could help more people get early treatment for one of the most common blood disorders. 
74-year-old Army vet sues hospital after surgeons amputate wrong leg
The woman became a double amputee within four months. Both of her legs were amputated below the knee. 
Senate committee advances Dr. Nicole Saphier’s nomination for surgeon general
Saphier, a radiologist and former Fox News Channel contributor, is President Donald Trump’s third nominee for surgeon general.
FOR SUBSCRIBERSAt MAHA summit, industry CEOs the movement once vilified take the stage
Supporters of the Make America Healthy Again movement questioned the presence of industry leaders, given the group’s opposition to corporate influence in government.
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