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New York Times — US

Experts Recommend Flag Football to Reduce C.T.E. Risk in Children

Medical professionals are advocating for children to engage in flag football rather than full-contact football to lower the potential risk of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (C.T.E.). This recommendation aims to enhance safety in youth sports.

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Washington Examiner

Firefighters Contain Nevada Wildfire, Over 30 Homes Destroyed

Firefighters have made progress in containing a wildfire near Reno, Nevada, which has destroyed over 30 homes. As of Monday, containment is at 27%, with evacuation orders reduced to about 63,000 residents. The fire, attributed to human activity, has resulted in injuries and prompted a state of emergency declaration.

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Fox News — Latest

Arizona man to undergo above-knee amputation following heat-related incident

Grant Siler, a 72-year-old man from Bullhead City, Arizona, is set to have his right leg amputated above the knee after suffering severe injuries from a fall in extreme heat. He was diagnosed with heat stroke and organ shock after being found on the ground for an hour. His family is raising funds to assist with medical expenses and recovery costs.

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Fox News — Latest

Lindsay Clancy Trial: Prosecutor Emphasizes Accountability in Child Deaths

Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the alleged murders of her three children. Prosecutor Jonathan Hatami emphasized the importance of holding parents accountable for such acts, despite discussions around mental health and systemic failures. Clancy's defense claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, while the prosecution argues she understood her actions.

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New York Times — US

8-Year-Old Girl Dies After Contracting Brain-Eating Amoeba in Louisiana

An 8-year-old girl named Lillian Smart has died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba, believed to have occurred while swimming in a lake in northwest Louisiana. The information was confirmed by the state Health Department and a family representative.

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Ars Technica

US Health Department Considers Changes to Vaccine Recommendation Categories

The US health department is considering changes to vaccine recommendation categories under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Proposed changes may involve less definitive terminology for vaccines currently deemed routine or universal. A Request for Information has been issued for public feedback, with comments due by September 20.

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Al Jazeera English

Ebola Fatality Rate Approaches 50% in DR Congo Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of the Congo reports that nearly half of the individuals infected with Ebola are dying from the disease. This statistic highlights the severity of the current outbreak.

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PBS NewsHour

Pharmacies recall glutathione due to bacterial contamination

In August 2026, two pharmacies recalled glutathione due to bacterial contamination. Officials have cautioned wildland firefighters regarding the potential risks of using this supplement for smoke exposure.

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Washington Examiner

Trump Administration Revives Geneva Consensus Declaration on Women's Health

President Donald Trump has revived the Geneva Consensus Declaration on women's health, moving its secretariat to the U.S. from Hungary. The declaration aims to promote women's health while allowing countries to maintain their own policies, amidst criticism from the Biden administration and various NGOs regarding its implications for reproductive health services.

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Al Jazeera English

Cricket Captains Call for Medical Care for Imran Khan

A group of twenty-one former cricket captains has urged the Pakistani government, led by Prime Minister Sharif, to ensure that Imran Khan receives timely and independent medical care. Their request highlights the need for proper medical attention for Khan.

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Deutsche Welle

Rising drug prices in Iran lead to treatment delays for patients

In Iran, chemotherapy costs have surged to six times the monthly minimum wage, leading to treatment delays for patients. Doctors indicate that rising drug prices and medicine shortages are significant factors in patients' decisions to abandon or delay treatment.

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Fox News — Latest

Lindsay Clancy's Trial Highlights Concerns for Victims

Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the murder of her three children, with the prosecution wrapping up its case. Concerns have been raised by some, including columnist Bethany Mandel, that the focus has shifted from the victims to Clancy. Expert witnesses are debating her mental state at the time of the incident, with closing arguments anticipated shortly.

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Fox News — Latest

8-Year-Old Girl Dies After Suspected Infection from Brain-Eating Amoeba in Louisiana

An 8-year-old girl, Lillian Smart, died in a Louisiana hospital after contracting a suspected infection from Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba, while swimming in a lake. The Louisiana Department of Health reported that the infection was likely acquired at Lake Claiborne. The amoeba causes primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, which has a high mortality rate.

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