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RFK Jr. releases new dietary guidelines with emphasis on protein, full-fat dairy -- The guidelines encourage diets focused on whole foods and protein-rich meals.

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Some policy experts struggle to make sense of new Trump health plan

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Amid measles outbreak, some communities accept the vaccine but others resist

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Flu activity elevated across the US with at least 18 million cases, CDC data shows

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CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance

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New map shows how to spot the measles risk level in your ZIP code

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South Carolina's measles outbreak reaches 434 cases

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Flu outbreak intensifies across the nation

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New dietary guidelines: More protein, less sugar

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South Carolina reports 99 new measles cases

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RFK Jr.'s diet guidelines emphasize red meat, full-fat dairy. How healthy are they?

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What are the new dietary guidelines? RFK Jr. unveils new food pyramid

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Experts recommend to vaccinate even if flu shot is not perfectly matched to variant

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