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New tomato tariff could impact stores and restaurants

According to several studies, about 70 - 86% of U.S. tomatoes come from Mexico, and the USDA says the U.S. takes in nearly 93% of the tomatoes Mexico exports. This means the majority of tomatoes in the U.S. could be impacted by the tarif...

Scripps Local

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Younger Americans turning to influencers over doctors

CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins CBS Mornings to break down why more people are trusting social media over their own doctors and what that means for public health.

CBS America

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Canada's obesity rate doubled during pandemic

New research published in Canadian Medical Association Journal found that the obesity rate doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, something researchers say could be linked to more sedentary behaviour and mental health issues driven by iso...

CBC Canada

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Alberta now has more measles cases than entire U.S.

After 30 confirmed measles cases were reported over the weekend, Alberta’s case count now surpasses that of the entire U.S. With summer events happening across the province, health officials are concerned the outbreak is set to get worse.

CBC Canada

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Surge of ticks in U.S. Northeast sets off health concerns

In the woods of Armonk, New York, about an hour north of New York City, students at Fordham University’s Louis Calder Center are on high alert – not for large predators but for something much smaller: ticks, some the size of a small penc...

Reuters

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How to keep your memory fit

Our brains are curious. They remember lots of new things if we study without distraction, use multiple senses, and use images and stories. Eating healthily and getting enough sleep helps the brain learn things better.

DW News

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How wildfire smoke can affect the body

CBC Kids News contributor Isabelle MacNeil explains what happens to your body when you breathe in wildfire smoke.

CBC News

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Measles cases in Alberta surpass all of U.S.

CBC News

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Spike in number of kids accidentally swallowing nicotine pouches

Data published in the journal Pediatrics found that cases where children under 6 ingested nicotine pouches jumped more than 700% between 2020 and 2023. Natalie Rine, one of the co-authors of the study and director of the Central Ohio Poi...

CBS America

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How one U.S. cheese manufacturer hopes to take advantage of tariffs

President Trump is slapping 30% tariffs on goods from the European Union, including cheese. One cheese maker in Michigan is hoping to take advantage.

CBS America

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Trump funding cuts jeopardize HIV research in South Africa

At the University of the Witwatersrand, scientists are developing HIV vaccines that could help change the course of the epidemic. But just a week before clinical trials were set to begin, the Trump administration announced it would pull ...

Africanews

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Methanol poisoning survivor campaigns for better alcohol education

A survivor of the methanol poisoning incident at a hostel in Laos, which killed six people, is calling for stronger action from Laos authorities, and better education of tainted alcohol in schools.

10 News First

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Why popular TikTok skincare trends could risk skin reactions

This is why it's important to ignore some popular TikTok skincare trends that may risk irritation.

Scripps News

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Why Bono made Condoleezza Rice promise to help HIV/AIDS pandemic

U2 rock star Bono has been a prominent activist in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, including working with the George W. Bush administration supporting programs like President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Watch CNN Origin...

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The secret to a successful cherry crop? Helicopters

Central Washington's long, sunny summer days and cool evenings make the region ideal for growing sweet cherries. But summer rainfall can cause cherries to become waterlogged and rupture. To protect their crops, farmers use an unusual met...

CBS News

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Fatal case of bubonic plague in U.S.

One person in Flagstaff died from the plague, but the Arizona Public Health Association says there's no need to worry. Doctors say it's very treatable and there are things you can do to protect yourself.

Fox News

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Mercy Chefs step in to assist Texas flood victims

After the tragic and deadly flood, Mercy Chefs were quickly on the scene in Kerr County, Texas, on July 6 to hand out food to those in need.

AccuWeather

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Teenager wants to cure skin cancer with soap

Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of the University of Virginia's cancer center.

CBS News

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See inside the U.K.’s first safer drug consumption facility

The U.K.’s first and only drug consumption facility is designed as a "safe space" to inject illegally-bought Class A drugs with medical supervision, it’s located in a part of Glasgow with a high amount of public drug use.

CNN

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Parkinson's patients report better balance after capoeira classes

Capoeira, a form of martial art disguised as dance, is now being used in Brazil to help patients with Parkinson's disease. The patients say the specific movements of this once-outlawed exercise are improving their physical health.

Africanews

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Victorians urged to only call triple-zero for dire emergencies

Ambulance Victoria has issued a rare alert and is urging residents to save triple-zero calls for life-threatening emergencies only, as paramedics anticipate shortages due to road trauma, influenza and respiratory cases.

10 News First

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How a father's persistence unlocked his son's brilliance

Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking Massachusetts teen with autism, spent the first 14 years of his life trying to learn the basics, until his father suddenly unlocked his brilliance with the help of Viraj's right thumb. Now, he's headed to MIT,...

CBS America

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Weak with malnutrition, pregnant Gazan fears losing her baby

At six months pregnant, displaced Palestinian woman Fatima Arfa wishes she could prepare for the special day when she delivers a healthy, safe child. Instead, she spends much of her time seeking medical help in war-ravaged Gaza, weak and...

Reuters

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HHS moves to restrict undocumented immigrants' health care

A new HHS directive reverses decades-old interpretation of 1996 law, restricting undocumented immigrants' health care services.

Scripps News

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UN warns millions will die from AIDS due to funding freeze

The $4 billion that the United States pledged for the global HIV response for 2025 disappeared virtually overnight in January, when U.S. President Donald Trump ordered that all foreign aid be suspended

Africanews

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Why Mattel's latest Barbie with Type 1 diabetes was created

Toymaker Mattel has unveiled a new Barbie with Type 1 diabetes. Pam Morrisroe, the chief marketing officer for Breakthrough T1D, the organization that worked with Mattel to make this doll, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

CBS America

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Why the summer season can trigger migraines

There are several factors that can trigger migraines in the summer months. CBS News' Jarred Hill breaks down some ways to avoid the intense headaches.

CBS America